The Atlanta VA Medical Center holds special activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., including a coat drive for homeless Veterans and new trees planted around the medical center on January 20. Read the full story
Could You Have a Thyroid Condition?
Women are up to five times more likely than men to have a thyroid condition. One survey found that about 13 million women ages 18 years and older received treatment for a thyroid disorder in 2008. Read the full story
Tips for Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
Extreme wintry conditions can make walking on wet or slippery surfaces unavoidable. Slow down, take smaller steps and wear appropriate footwear. Read the full story
Televised Weight Loss Program Pays Off Big for Veterans
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
Vitamin E Slows Alzheimer’s in VA Trial
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
Top Ten Health Resources for Veterans in 2014
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
A Phone Call a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
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
Faithful Friends Who Are Dear to Us
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
Anklebot Giving Hope to Stroke Victims
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
How Happiness Battles the Holiday Blues
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
