“My pain is barely a comma now” June 16, 2026 Jesus Flores Writer and Editor, VISN 19 Creative Task Force ++ ++

https://news.va.gov/147466/my-pain-is-barely-a-comma-now/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery “My pain is no longer the period at the end of a sentence" Army Veteran Dominic Sansone found it tough to get the pain relief he needed. The Cheyenne VA helped him focus on his whole health — sleep, movement, mood, nutrition, and daily routines. "The pain is still there, but I have the tools to accept and mitigate the impact pain has on my life.” How Veterans help shape the future of MVP research June 18, 2026 https://news.va.gov/147482/veterans-help-shape-future-mvp-research/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Jennifer Deen Associate Director, Cohort and Public Relations, Million Veteran Program Setting the record straight: Your role in MVP research is more than a blood sample Veterans enrolled in the Million Veteran Program (MVP) are helping advance research that may improve healthcare for Veterans nationwide. As research continues to grow, MVP remains committed to providing clear, accurate information about how participation in MVP contributes to scientific discoveries and future care. Here are a few important things to know. Addressing homelessness among aging Veterans June 17, 2026 https://news.va.gov/147477/addressing-homelessness-among-aging-veterans/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Meredith Malpass HUD-VASH Regional Coordinator, VHA Homeless Programs Office A coordinated response to support aging homeless Veterans In fiscal year 2024, almost half of all Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare were 65 or older. By fiscal year 2035, the number of Veterans aged 85 and older is expected to increase by 66%. Within this broader population, a growing subset of aging Veterans is experiencing or facing homelessness—some for the first time in their lives—due to factors like rising housing costs, complex medical needs, income loss or lack of family support. Helping Veterans in tough moments with their suicide prevention safety plan June 13, 2026 https://news.va.gov/147407/helping-veterans-suicide-prevention-safety-plan/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Katie Rotolo Suicide Prevention Quality Assurance & Technical Assistance Officer, Office of Suicide Prevention You can support a Veteran in your life by learning about their safety plan You can play an important role in a Veteran’s life by helping them with a suicide prevention safety plan. If a Veteran you care about has made a suicide attempt, shared thoughts of suicide, has a mental health condition that increases suicide risk, or may be at risk for suicide due to other reasons, a safety plan is one of the best practices available for suicide prevention.