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Articles about Mission

Explore how VA’s mission to care for Veterans shapes our culture, clinical work, and commitment to service.

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Discover 4 fascinating facets of primary care at VA 

At the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), primary care careers aren’t just about processing patients. Here, we develop a bond with the Veterans we help heal by being patient-centric, team-built, care-focused, and well-balanced.

Read more Discover 4 fascinating facets of primary care at VA 

VA physician Dr. Nabiha Gill.

Meaningful medicine: Meet VA physician Dr. Nabiha Gill

A VA physician greets a Veteran in a wheelchair.

Celebrate VA physicians—and join their mission 

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Grow your career at an event this April

A smiling social worker.

Bring your empathy and expertise to VA as a social worker

VA Nurse Ingra Wesbey.

Cardiology care with heart: Meet a VA nurse

A psychiatrist in a white lab coat smiles.

Psychiatrists at VA: Bringing hope, healing, and health 

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