Veteran Bill Schenker received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in his home. He is enrolled in VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System’s Home-Based Primary Care program. As caregiver, his wife qualified also.
Army Veteran Charles J. Gestrich served as a railway mail clerk in Yokohama, Japan, during the Korean War.
A mindful body scan makes us aware of how our body is feeling and bring us into the present moment. This is a type of mindfulness that connects our breath to the sensations of our body. We acknowledge parts of the body that might be experiencing pain and discomfort and learn to relax areas where we might be holding tension. The body scan can allow us to let go of some of the things causing us stress, even if only temporarily.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Norman W. Jolin, who served in the Patriot Missile Battalion and is hiking the Appalachian Trail to honor Veterans.
A vacant department store in San Antonio was transformed into an important location for Texans receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The provisions of the SAVE LIVES Act lets more people receive the shot.
Medical professionals, supply chain, administrative personnel part of outstanding effort to provide much-needed vaccinations. Challenging logistical feat speaks to the continued efforts of VA staff.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Gilbert C. Mays, who served as a pilot in the Pacific during World War II from 1942 to 1945.
Celebrities are accustomed to their faces on billboards and buses, but for retired Army Major Albert Hamilton, it was a bit overwhelming to see his image painted on a donated van dedicated to him.
Body mechanics refers to the way you move during daily activities. Proper body mechanics can help reduce injury and pain. Good posture strengthens your body.
The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center received 10,000 masks for Veteran patients and their families. Five partner organizations made it possible. Pilot Vietnam Vet Ted Forester said, “I’m your man!”
Facing adversity is a natural part of the human experience. When situations arise and we find ourselves feeling fear, worry or anxiety, we often focus on those thoughts and lose sight of the people, places and things we are grateful for.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Lloyd Brown, who enlisted at 16 and was the last known surviving Navy Veteran of World War I.
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