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  • Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Pete

    Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Pete

    VA helped Pete battle alcoholism, live better, and overcome chronic pain. And Pete found a sense of belonging with VA.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Air Force Veteran Tom

    Why I get my health care at VA: Air Force Veteran Tom

    When doctors in the private sector couldn't diagnose Tom, VA stepped in and figured out what was wrong. VA has cared for him ever since.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Woodi

    Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Woodi

    Practicing yoga helps Woodi manage her pain. Now this Army Veteran is less dependent on painkillers, more relaxed, and lives better.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Coast Guard Veteran Chris

    Why I get my health care at VA: Coast Guard Veteran Chris

    After a plane crash lead to his paralysis, VA introduced Chris to adaptive skiing. One run down the mountain gave him his life back.

  • 100 years of nursing history in 2 minutes or less

    100 years of nursing history in 2 minutes or less

    Nurses are the backbone of VA's health system and make a profound impact on the lives of Veterans every day, just as they have for the last 100 years.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Adam

    Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Adam

    A chemical exposure damaged Adam’s health and changed his life. Adam credits his entire VA team for pulling him out of a deep dark hole.

  • VA physician led landmark study on medication for treating high blood pressure

    VA physician led landmark study on medication for treating high blood pressure

    Freis, born in Chicago in 1912, originally considered a career as an actor, before turning his focus to medical research. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 1936 and received his medical degree at Columbia University in 1940.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Air Force Veteran Leon

    Why I get my health care at VA: Air Force Veteran Leon

    After serving in Vietnam, Leon came to VA and gets all his health care at VA, including treatment for conditions linked to Agent Orange.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Marine Corps Veteran Jon

    Why I get my health care at VA: Marine Corps Veteran Jon

    Marine Corps Veteran, Jon, injured in Iraq and medically discharged. With VA’s help, Jon was able to carry the flag at the Paralympic Games.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Rich

    Why I get my health care at VA: Rich

    Army Veteran Rich came to VA for help with hearing loss. To his surprise he didn’t have to travel to a Medical Center for appointments.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Jason

    Why I get my health care at VA: Jason

    When Army Veteran Jason came to VA for help recovering from an IED injury, he didn’t realize he would find a purpose in life.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Peter

    Why I get my health care at VA: Peter

    Army Veteran Peter is a decorated Vietnam Veteran. He has debilitating conditions from exposure to Agent Orange. He gets all his care from VA.

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