Veterans! American Heart Month is a great time to begin your journey to healthy living. Your VA health team will work with you on your eating habits, weight control, and exercise program. Learn your risks for heart disease. Read the full story
A shorter stay in the hospital can actually be more beneficial to you than a longer stay, according to a recent VA study that appeared in the December 18, 2012 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine. Read the full story
Are you uncomfortable around people? Don’t like crowds? Is it PTSD? You can learn about PTSD from Veterans who live with it every day. Listen to their stories and find out how PTSD affects the people who love you. Read the full story
Preventing and treating the flu is a top priority at VHA medical facilities around the country. VHA has delivered over 1.62 million influenza vaccinations since September of 2012. It is not too late to get your flu shot. Read the full story
VA encourages all women Veterans to have regular screening tests which can help to prevent cervical cancer or detect it early. Most deaths from cervical cancer are among women who are screened infrequently or not at all. Read the full story
It’s Glaucoma Awareness Month, time to remind Veterans to take action to prevent this sight-stealing disease. Over a million Veterans have an eye disease which can threaten their vision and 285,000 Vets have Glaucoma. Read the full story
There are a lot of pieces to the Long Term Care puzzle. VA puts them together with an online Guide to Long Term Care. See descriptions of Home and Community Based Services, Nursing Homes, Residential Settings, and much more. Read the full story
VA has a program that can help Veterans successfully lose weight and change their lives. It’s called MOVE! Find out how it can help you lose weight and keep it off Read the full story
Parades, presents, music and special visits. VA staff, young soldiers, generous volunteers and an appreciate community made this holiday season a wonderful time for the Veterans at the VA Medical Center in Dublin, Ga. Read the full story
Over 100 Veteran residents of the San Francisco VA Medical Center Community Living Center enjoyed a special holiday celebration lunch on December 14. VA’s Community Living Centers: Care for Vets in a home-like environment. Read the full story
