For some Veterans, the holiday season is a time of loneliness and anxiety. VA can help you get through the Holiday Blues. Our Mental Health professionals are ready to help you deal with your stress and depression. Read the full story
The programs and services that focus on older as well as younger Veterans with chronic illness and/ or significant functional impairment are overseen by the Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care. Read the full story
It’s easy to indulge during the holidays, but these health tips will make it even easier to keep a watchful eye on your waistline; just remember these physical activity and nutrition tips from VA. Read the full story
Flu shots are now available for Veterans enrolled in VA health care and VA health care personnel. Flu vaccination is your best protection against the flu, which occurs mostly between October and May. Read the full story
Pro sports figures join VA to help end homelessness among Veterans in Chicago. Major community effort: “One Team Chicago…Joining Forces to Defeat Veteran Homelessness” Read the full story
VA’s Caregiver program has recently rolled out enhanced services for eligible seriously injured Post 9/11 Veterans, including a monetary stipend, health insurance, expanded training and other support services. Read the full story
Veteran Roger Beasing has lost 230 pounds since joining VA’s MOVE! program. He’ll be going back for seconds on Thanksgiving but with a new approach. The MOVE! program is tailored to meet the individual needs of each Veteran. Read the full story
Medical simulation training provides learning conditions that imitate real-life situations without putting patients at risk. It lets VA medical staff develop sharper skills, improving the quality of health care for Veterans. Read the full story
CDC estimates that nearly 26 million people in the US have diabetes. Nearly one in four Veterans receiving care from VA has diabetes. Many Veterans are at risk for diabetes due to being overweight. Read the full story
Stefanie Dević served as a combat soldier in Kuwait and Qatar in nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare readiness. Today, she runs cooking labs for school children and trains cafeteria workers to prepare healthy food. Read the full story
