The holiday season can be a stressful time for diabetics trying to eat healthy and enjoy meals with family and friends. For staff at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, the holidays provide an opportunity to educate Veterans about diabetes and their treatment options. Read the full story
Sarah Nowitzke has assisted dozens of Veterans in navigating the system, understanding the paperwork and taking advantage of the many services available to them. Her personal experiences help her empathize with OEF/OIF Veterans and their transition process Read the full story
“If I could push a button and quit smoking, I would push it. Intellectually I want to quit. But, physiologically and psychologically, it’s much harder.” John Borlik has smoked for 30 years and has tried to quit… Read the full story
How one student Veteran uses his education and his passion for service to daily honor his fellow Veterans. Read the full story
Following one Veteran’s return from Afghanistan, through the VA enrollment process. Read the full story
A Native American Veteran walked into the Wagner, S.D. VA clinic knowing he was sick, but he soon had the support of an entire community. Read the full story
Stacy Pearsall, a Purple Heart OIF Veteran, uses her camera to create dramatic images of men and women who have served America as soldiers in all eras…from World War II to those coming home today from Iraq and Afghanistan. Read the full story
