Health

Last week, we broke down how VA’s surge in mental [...]

VA Clinical Dietitian, Dayton, Ohio VAMC

What is one of the best ways to lower your grocery bills and provide a fun and free form of physical activity? If you said by growing them yourself and gardening you are exactly right! Few people would argue that there is a better tasting tomato than one fresh from the vine, but gardening can also help Veterans stay in shape!

U.S Air Force Veteran; Public Affairs Officer at the Overton Brooks VAMC

Seventy-nine women Veterans are attending the National Veterans Golden Age Games. They range in age from 55 to 86 years old and represent the Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force. They are unique, no two are exactly alike but they share a common bond, they served their country with honor and distinction.

Inpatient dietitian at the Memphis VA Medical Center

Veterans, you may be wondering, what is all the hype about farmers markets? Why should I buy my produce from the farmers' market rather than my community grocery store? Check out my blog for a few reasons why.

While wars tend to carry a signature weapon, traumatic brain [...]

My HealtheVet Coordinator

Dr. Johnson, who serves as Service Chief of the Emergency Department at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, N.C., chooses to “get away from it all” by going on trips to third world countries in support of medical and humanitarian missions. This year be brought along a Veteran who receives care at the VAMC in Asheville.

VA Outpatient Dietitian

Veterans are becoming increasingly concerned about health. In both group classes and individual appointments Veterans want more information about nutrition. A common question that frequently comes up is, “should I be eating all organic foods?”

Training Dietitian, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center

Milwaukee VA Medical Center Milwaukee Dietitians (RD’s) and Dietetic Technicians (DTRs) ran with the opportunity to create a healthier environment at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center during March 2012 National Nutrition Month.

One of the challenges of diagnosing and treating complex injuries [...]

Biomedical anthropologist

Since the Department of Veteran Affairs has recently been granted funds meant to further research into the effectiveness of alternative therapies for wounded veterans, people are expressing a renewed interest in learning more about alternative therapy methods.

Dietetic Intern, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital

It’s National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Get Your Place in Shape!” We want our Veterans to make informed food choices and develop sound eating and physical activity habits.

U.S. Coast Guard Veteran

I specifically gone into teaching to serve underserved populations, and had failed. I knew it was in my best interest to find meaningful work in my community as soon as possible—then I found The Mission Continues.