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Holiday Season

  • Live Whole Health #100: Mindful holiday season

    Live Whole Health #100: Mindful holiday season

    The holiday season brings joy, happiness and often stress. There's no better time to practice mindfulness so that you can be present to manage its ups and downs.

  • VA social workers share winter and holiday self-care tips

    VA social workers share winter and holiday self-care tips

    VA social workers offer tips for Veterans and their caregivers to stay well. Many people are struggling with guilt about missing family gatherings. Allow yourself to realize this is a challenging time.

  • Safely celebrate the holidays this year

    Safely celebrate the holidays this year

    It’s a holiday season like none other. Without endangering the health of your relatives and friends, how can you safely celebrate the holidays this year? Here are some helpful tips.

  • Happy Holidays 2018 – A message from Secretary Wilkie

    Happy Holidays 2018 – A message from Secretary Wilkie

    "I offer you and your families my heartfelt thanks for your selfless service and best wishes for the holidays and the coming year."

  • Veterans enjoy holiday open houses at Memphis VA

    Veterans enjoy holiday open houses at Memphis VA

    All this month, VA medical centers across America celebrate the holidays with Veterans and employees. At the Memphis VA, there are six Holiday Open House events to greet the season.

  • Volunteer with VA this holiday season

    Volunteer with VA this holiday season

    If you’re looking to give back this holiday season, we [...]

  • New year, new career: VA’s tips to help you prepare

    New year, new career: VA’s tips to help you prepare

    For many people, the first quarter of the New Year [...]

  • A time to reflect on our values: Learn about VA’s mission and see if it aligns with your career goals

    A time to reflect on our values: Learn about VA’s mission and see if it aligns with your career goals

    It’s our mission to fulfill President Abraham Lincoln’s promise to provide care to all of our Nation’s heroes and their families.

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