Popular farmer’s market is a weekly stop at VA Palo Alto. The market lets Veterans and employees at the medical center find fresh, healthy foods and allows inpatients a chance to get out for a stroll with their families. Read the full story
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Skin Cancer – Catch It Early!
Skin cancer can be prevented and, if caught early, is highly curable. Detected early, skin cancer is almost 100 percent curable. Almost 50 percent of people who live to age 65 will develop at least one form of skin cancer. Read the full story
“About Face” Program Helping Vets with PTSD
During PTSD Awareness Month, VA encourages Veterans, their families, and all Americans to learn more about the disorder and discover ways you can help yourself and others. Learn from Vets with PTSD how treatment helped them. Read the full story
Every Day is Flag Day at VA Medical Centers
June 14 is Flag Day but Old Glory flies proudly at VA medical centers every day. The American Flag and Veterans go together like, well, Veterans and the American Flag. You can’t have one without the other. Read the full story
Raising the Awareness of PTSD
During PTSD Awareness Month, VA encourages Veterans, their families, and all Americans to learn more about the disorder and discover ways you can help yourself and others. Learn from Vets with PTSD how treatment helped them. Read the full story
Partnership to Help End Veteran Homelessness
VA collaborates with national campaign to help find permanent housing for 10,000 vulnerable and chronically homeless Veterans this year. Will help accomplish Secretary Shinseki’s goal of ending Veteran homelessness in 2015. Read the full story
Reason #1 for Sunglasses: Protect Your Eyes
Summertime — a lot of outdoor activities are planned. Vets should remember that ultraviolet radiation from the sun’s rays can be damaging to your eyes and potentially affect your vision. Every Veteran should wear sunglasses. Read the full story







