Real life Veteran stories about how participating in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry and Gulf War Registry positively impacted their health and probably saved their lives.
There are many different styles of meditation – some are yang and some are yin. Yin meditation encourages being open to what might unfold during the experience. A yin meditation helps us to be curious, open, and gentle towards our inner experience and can support self-compassion.
Army Veteran Donnie Acklin lost a lot of his hearing working in the motor pool in Vietnam. Thanks to the tele-audiology program at the Poplar Bluff VA, he has his hearing back AND virtual appointments.
VA is accepting applications from Veterans interested in participating in the 2021 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. Applications are available online at www.summersportsclinic.va.gov. The deadline to submit an application is May 1, 2021. Participation is open to eligible Veterans receiving care at any VA medical facility.
Biloxi VA using a smart disinfecting robot to fight germs in hospital rooms. Delivers UVC light to inactivate pathogens. Complies with CDC recommendations for infection control in medical facilities.
VA Police Sergeant Allen Tolentino single-handedly stopped a female shooter who had shot and injured a Veteran. He has been awarded VA's National Heroism Award for his courageous actions.
Columbia VA Health Care System’s nutrition and food services wanted to do something special for its Community Living Center Veteran patients. The idea of a “MockDonald” menu was a welcomed change.
MOVE! Weight management program is a lifestyle intervention for weight management. In this Fresh Focus episode, we are going to refer to it as our blueprint for success.
Veterans and military members received answers to COVID-19 vaccine questions from senior medical and military leaders during a virtual session Feb. 4
Volunteers across America help Veterans in their homes. The Choose Home initiative lets Veterans at risk of moving into a nursing home or other institution stay in their home. And make new friends.
The White Ribbon VA call to action aims to end violence against women and girls, promote gender equity, healthy relationships and a new vision of masculinity. Here’s help if you have experienced IPV.
VA has joined forces with America’s Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) this year to fight flu together. VSOs are reaching out to their members, encouraging them to get flu shots … now.