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  • Innovation Revolutionary: Giving Veterans tools to take charge of their health

    Innovation Revolutionary: Giving Veterans tools to take charge of their health

    Innovation revolutionary Jade Brooks continues to optimize cancer care and save lives nationwide using mobile applications to improve care.

  • VA adopts race-free test to determine kidney health

    VA adopts race-free test to determine kidney health

    VA’s Kidney Medicine Program requires all VA labs to use race-free formula to determine kidney health to improve the health of all Veterans.

  • Oral cancer kills about one person every hour

    Oral cancer kills about one person every hour

    Key to preventing deaths and serious consequences from oral cancer is early detection. Milwaukee VA dentists hosting virtual information session to discuss types of oral cancer and how to prevent it.

  • Strengthening Women Veteran’s health in Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    Strengthening Women Veteran’s health in Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    If you are a service woman or recently separated woman Veteran, there is training available for you to learn about the services available from VA. Sign up for a Women’s Health Transition session now.

  • Cervical cancer screenings for women Veterans

    Cervical cancer screenings for women Veterans

    Cervical cancer deaths in the United States have decreased by more than 50% over the decades due to increased screenings. Here’s information for women Veterans on pap smears and when to have one.

  • VA Observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    VA Observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    Because it is estimated that approximately 12 percent of women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during their lifetime, mammograms and early detection are critical.

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Last updated July 8, 2025

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