Today’s America250 and #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Wade Haislip, who served as a commander in World War II and later as vice chief of staff of the Army.
Caregiver Support Program equips caregivers with essential lifesaving skills, like CPR.
Loneliness can be a risk factor for dementia, stroke and heart disease. It also can increase risk of depression, anxiety and substance abuse.
Studies have also shown that yoga may have some benefits for heart health. This mind-body practice can improve strength, flexibility, balance, and relaxation. And, you can do it in a chair.
An Air Force Vietnam Veteran gained hope and independence with support from his caregiver, VA chaplain and health care team.
VA and CDC conducted analysis on 18 years of data to determine trends in heat-related illness among Veterans.
Air Force Veteran Walter Pinkney is the recipient of a simultaneous heart and kidney transplant, a groundbreaking multi-organ transplant surgery.
VA's Robotics and Advanced Technology Center has improved access to exoskeleton technology for Veterans.
Al-Aly heads up both the Clinical Epidemiology Center and the Research and Development Service at the VA St. Louis Health Care System. He is also a nephrologist—a doctor who specializes in kidney disease—and a clinical epidemiologist with expertise in big data. His group analyzes huge data sets too complex for conventional computer software.
Veteran calls device designed to treat sleep apnea “a life changer.”
Pittsburgh VA and Advocate Health Advisors helped the family of an elderly Veteran artist provide care and comfort in his final days.
Labrador retriever facility dog Val helps Veterans meet rehabilitation goals in Acute Care Rehabilitation and Outpatient Recreation Therapy.