VHA Under Secretary

@USHVHA

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Washington, DC va.gov/health Joined August 2015

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VHA Under Secretary @USHVHA Jan 20, 2025

As my tenure as USH comes to an end, I want to thank Veterans, families, caregivers, and the team at VA for the privilege of serving you. Leading @VeteransHealth has been the honor of my career, and I am grateful for all we accomplished together. — SE
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Dr. Elnahal shakes hands with a Veteran patient while VA staff looks on in the background with smiles.

Dr. Elnahal distributes food at a food distribution event held in the Texas Valley Coastal Bend.

Dr. Elnahal is talking with a Veteran sitting in a wheelchair.

Dr. Elnahal shakes hands with a female Veteran who is sitting in a wheelchair.

VHA Under Secretary @USHVHA Jan 15, 2025

Had a wonderful time touring the Oakland VA Outpatient Clinic, part of the VA San Francisco Healthcare System, @SFVAMC! It was inspiring to meet so many Veterans and interact with Cal, the facility's pup, who brings joy to their days. Huge thanks to the team for hosting me!

A VA employee smiles while extending her hands to play with the facility's pup, Cal.

Dr. Elnahal poses with some VA employees.

Dr. Elnahal and VA employees pose for a photo in front of the Oakland VA Outpatient Clinic, with the facility dog Cal in front of them.

VHA Under Secretary @USHVHA Jan 3, 2025

Today I was honored to attend the @studentvets annual convention, along with @VAVetBenefits Under Secretary Josh Jacobs, to discuss educational benefits, mental health services, suicide prevention & other topics of vital interest to student Veterans.

Student Veterans of America convention stage with three panelists seated.

A large group photo in a hotel meeting room.

VHA Under Secretary @USHVHA Dec 19, 2024

Christa Seals is a busy mom and entrepreneur. Learn how one of VA’s newest offerings — Tele-Emergency Care — helped her get the care she needed, on the newest episode of New Horizons.
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VHA Under Secretary @USHVHA Dec 6, 2024

Yesterday, we announced our intent to expand access to the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. The new criteria will mean that thousands more Veterans and their caregivers will have access. Read more: news.va.gov/press-room/va-…

news.va.gov VA proposes rule to expand access to its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers VA to expand access to its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers — a program that provides family caregivers of eligible Veterans access to services and supports, including...