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  • Phone number on dog’s bandana saves a life

    Phone number on dog’s bandana saves a life

    A Veteran suspected his buddy was suicidal, then remembered a bandana on his dog. He gave his buddy a phone number and saved his life.

  • Community providers: Please tell Veterans about easy, no-cost flu shot options through VA

    Community providers: Please tell Veterans about easy, no-cost flu shot options through VA

    Important information for providers to share with Veterans about no-cost flu shots available to eligible Veterans this 2021-2022 flu season.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Shelby

    Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Shelby

    Shelby knew he was overweight, but didn’t realize he had diabetes before coming to VA. VA helped him completely change his lifestyle.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Air Force Veteran Larry

    Why I get my health care at VA: Air Force Veteran Larry

    VA was there for Larry when a heart condition threatened his life. His doctor read a scan and brought him in for a pacemaker same day.

  • Retail pharmacies, urgent care providers: How to provide flu shots to eligible Veterans this flu season

    Retail pharmacies, urgent care providers: How to provide flu shots to eligible Veterans this flu season

    Help keep Veterans healthy and well during flu season. Steps for community providers to provide a flu shot to eligible Veterans this season.

  • Women on Guard – Protecting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    Women on Guard – Protecting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    This year, Sgt. 1st Class Chelsea Porterfield became only the 5th woman to guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. She was also the first woman Sergeant of the Guard. Learn more about the guard and Porterfield.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Army Reserve Veteran Josh

    Why I get my health care at VA: Army Reserve Veteran Josh

    After multiple traumatic brain injuries in Iraq, Josh returned to the states and found everyday life a challenge. He came to VA for help.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Candace

    Why I get my health care at VA: Candace

    Air Force Reserve Veteran Candace wanted to serve other Veterans. Now she works at a Vet Center, helping Veterans and their family members.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Coast Guard Veteran Chris

    Why I get my health care at VA: Coast Guard Veteran Chris

    After a plane crash lead to his paralysis, VA introduced Chris to adaptive skiing. One run down the mountain gave him his life back.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Adam

    Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Adam

    A chemical exposure damaged Adam’s health and changed his life. Adam credits his entire VA team for pulling him out of a deep dark hole.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Marine Corps Veteran Jon

    Why I get my health care at VA: Marine Corps Veteran Jon

    Marine Corps Veteran, Jon, injured in Iraq and medically discharged. With VA’s help, Jon was able to carry the flag at the Paralympic Games.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Rich

    Why I get my health care at VA: Rich

    Army Veteran Rich came to VA for help with hearing loss. To his surprise he didn’t have to travel to a Medical Center for appointments.

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