MOVE! classes on television helped Veterans lose weight…and they kept it off! VA used videoteleconferencing technology to help 60 Veterans in South Dakota and Iowa have a new, healthier life in 2014. Read the full story
Over 600 Veterans took part in a VA-sponsored trial which showed that Vitamin E helped slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in Veterans with mild to moderate symptoms. Read the full story
One thing we all hope for in a New Year is good health. For America’s Veterans, that’s our job. At our 151 VA Hospitals and 825 Community Based Outpatient Clinics, we are here to serve you. Read the full story
After you’re discharged from the hospital, wouldn’t it be nice if your favorite nurse called you every week to see how you were doing? The VA thinks that’s a pretty good idea, too. Read the full story
Every holiday season, the folks who work for the VA join with Volunteers, Veteran Services Organizations and other generous groups to ensure America’s Veterans have a happy holiday season. Read the full story
The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a two-year study to see if a device called the ‘Anklebot’ can help stroke survivors retrain their brain and muscles, thus improving their gait. Read the full story
Dr. Ron Pekala, a VA researcher, helps his patients find happiness and is concerned about how the holiday blues affect them. He helps them understand happiness and what it takes to be happy. Read the full story
Researchers at VA’s National Center for PTSD have identified a quick and easy screening tool that detects if a female patient has recently experienced Intimate Partner Violence. Read the full story
Over 8 million enrolled Veterans can now purchase an affordable dental plan. It’s for Veterans with no dental coverage or those eligible for VA dental care who want to purchase additional coverage. Read the full story
