VA News Release: VA Secretary Announces VA Open Application Programming Interface Pledge bit.ly/2HlmdCS

“Together we can establish the type of interoperability that we all need, not only for our veterans but for all Americans.” Dr. David J. Shulkin #HIMSS18

At #HIMSS18, I announced our open API Pledge, which commits VA will provide API access to developers in order to provide better care and acces to #Veterans va.gov/opa/pressrel/p…

We are closely monitoring the reported hostage situation at the Yountville Veterans Home in California, stand ready to assist Veterans in need there and are hopeful for a peaceful resolution.

We are deeply saddened and affected by the tragic outcome of the hostage situation at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville and extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones involved. We ask for patience as we continue to monitor emerging details.

Watch live at 10 AM: Dr. David J. Shulkin testifies before Charlie Dent and the VA Subcommittee on the Veterans Affairs budget for FY19. appropriations.house.gov/calendar/event…

Tune in today at 10:00 am as I testify before House Appropriations, we will be discussing the 2019 budget proposal for Veterans Affairs and caring for our nations #Veterans appropriations.house.gov/calendar/event…

Good meeting with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and his team this morning to discuss Veterans, homelessness, #SuicidePrevention and the opioid epidemic. We are working with mayors across the country to provide the best care possible to #Veterans.

While in #Philadelphia, I received a tour of our regional benefits office and listened in as an employee worked to help a #Veteran at our call center. Great work by committed staff caring for our nations heroes and their families. #HonoringVets

Making “herstory:” Profiles of dedicated women #Veterans still serving blogs.va.gov/VAntage/46457/… #VAntagePoint #WomensHistoryMonth

We look forward to holding a hearing tomorrow to examine the administration’s fiscal year 2019 budget request for Veterans Affairs. Watch here: veterans.senate.gov/hearings/fisca…

Everyone at Veterans Affairs is eternally grateful for the service and sacrifice of the #Veterans of this conflict and will continue to work hard to serve them and their families. #OIF x.com/usarmy/status/…

Artists can submit their designs to the National Veterans Day Poster Contest depicting the 100th commemoration of World War I, “The War to End All Wars.” Read more about the guidelines at va.gov/opa/vetsday/ - deadline is April 1st!

Great to join members of Congress and local VSOs at the Delaware #Veterans Leadership Summit to discuss how we can make a difference for our nations heroes. Thank you to everyone in Delaware who has worked hard to be leaders in #SuicidePrevention and ending homelessness.

Applications opening soon for 2018 National Veterans Golden Age Games in Albuquerque bit.ly/2udrR8t via VA Sports & Arts on #VAntagePoint