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  • Defenders protect Veterans at medical center

    Defenders protect Veterans at medical center

    Southeast Louisiana VA has a team of defenders specially trained to protect Veterans and employees at medical facilities.

  • Older Americans 2024: Key Indicators of Well-Being report

    Older Americans 2024: Key Indicators of Well-Being report

    The "Older Americans 2024: Key Indicators of Well-Being" report aims to help us better understand the areas of well-being that are improving for older Americans as well as the areas that require more attention.

  • There are many ways to reach out for support

    There are many ways to reach out for support

    Each person has their own way of reaching out for support. Finding the right way for you is what matters.

  • Keep an eye out for glaucoma  

    Keep an eye out for glaucoma  

    Learn about the risks of glaucoma and ways to protect your eye health

  • Volunteer creates karaoke program

    Volunteer creates karaoke program

    Volunteer Britney Kalina’s karaoke program brings Veterans together in song and a chance to relive cherished memories.

  • Upcoming sign-in changes protect Veteran data

    Upcoming sign-in changes protect Veteran data

    Jan. 28 is Data Privacy Day. Learn how VA’s secure sign-in changes boost data protection for Veterans and their caregivers.

  • Live Whole Health #258: Get SMART!

    Live Whole Health #258: Get SMART!

    Make SMART New Year's goals and learn how small steps lead to big changes with meal planning tips, recipes and more in this week's #LiveWholeHealth practice.

  • Donate blood. Deliver hope. 

    Donate blood. Deliver hope. 

    With a blood shortage affecting hospitals nationwide, your donation will have more impact than ever.

  • The push to get back into the Wheelchair Games

    The push to get back into the Wheelchair Games

    A recreational therapist convinced a Veteran to go to the National Veteran Wheelchair Games in New Orleans in July 2024.

  • PTSD treatment works: Resources from the National Center for PTSD

    PTSD treatment works: Resources from the National Center for PTSD

    Information and resources on PTSD treatment for Veterans, family and friends.

  • Navigating PTSD in the workplace

    Navigating PTSD in the workplace

    Dr. Colleen Becket-Davenport and clinical psychologist Dr. Elissa McCarthy discuss the relationship between PTSD and workplace environments.

  • Rural Veterans at risk for lung disease receive care through TelePulmonology

    Rural Veterans at risk for lung disease receive care through TelePulmonology

    Veterans at risk for lung diseases can access lung specialists across the country through VA’s TelePulmonology service.

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Last updated February 1, 2025

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