Mike had tried to quit for years. He did a VA smoking cessation clinic three times with no success. Then he decided to quit for himself. And it worked! Join Mike during the Great American Smoke Out. Read the full story
Top Ten Diabetes Risk Factors
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
VA Medical Centers mark Veterans Day across America
VA Medical Centers across the country are marking Veterans Day with special ceremonies. Here’s just a few examples with a link that will help you find out what the VA Medical Center in your area is doing. Read the full story
The Best Ways for Vet Caregivers to Stay Strong
This is National Family Caregivers Month when VA salutes the brave family members and friends who are taking care of our Veterans. We are here to provide you with the support and services you need. Read the full story
VA is Automating Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits and School Certifying Officials Can Help Increase The Volume
VA recently began automating electronic certifications for Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients enrolled at degree granting schools. We are currently automating over one-quarter of the electronic submissions but this number can be increased with the assistance of School Certifying Officials by minimizing the use of free-text remarks.
Virtual ‘Hope Box’ Could Help Reduce Suicidal Thoughts
The VA Medical Center in Portland, Ore. has become the testing site for an interesting new approach to helping Veterans cope with thoughts of suicide: the self-soothing box, or “hope box.” Read the full story
VA Women’s Health Assures Women Vets: VA is The Right Place
New public service announcement reminds women Veterans that VA is ready to serve them. Too many women Veterans are unaware VA offers high quality women’s health care. VA’s Women’s Health Services intends to change that. Read the full story
Direct Connect Program Deploys Small Business National Outreach Session In Spite of Sandy
Over 100 Veteran-Owned companies and Small Business owners participated in the Video -Teleconference (VTC) Pilot Small Business National Outreach Session on October 31, 2012. We had participants from California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington, DC.
VA Study: Yoga Improves Balance Following Stroke
A Department of Veterans Affairs study published recently in the journal Stroke reveals that starting yoga — even long after you’ve suffered a stroke — may noticeably improve your balance (as well as your confidence). Read the full story
Chelmsford Businessman Charged with Defrauding Federal Disabled-Veterans Program
Boston – A Chelmsford man was charged today in Federal court with defrauding the Federal Government with a scheme to subvert a program designed to provide business opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran owners of small construction companies.