A New York VA doctor evaluates Veterans with wireless capsule endoscopy…a capsule swallowed by a patient which digitally captures images that are transmitted via radiofrequency to a data recorder.
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.
In Milwaukee, Veterans with PTSD and other issues enjoy a unique elective treatment: knitting. It helps them cope and focus, it’s calming and they are very proud of the results
While treatment for headaches is available at all VA medical centers, seven hospitals are specifically working to help polytrauma and TBI Veterans.
Mateo and Dulce Rivera volunteered to help out this summer at the New Orleans VA medical center. Their mother relates how proud she is of them in this blog. She works there too. So does their father.
Enrolled Veteran patients can get your free flu shot at Walgreens. You’ll need your Veterans Health Identification Card and another form of photo ID. No appointment necessary.
Marine Veteran Randy Elston attempted suicide because he felt there was no hope. After treatment at VA’s San Diego Aspire Center, his life has the promise of a successful future for him and his family.
Army Veteran Adam Greathouse was in a coma for two months. Today, he’s a volunteer and an Ambassador for VA’s Summer Sports Clinic, helping other Veterans conquer their challenges.
VA is proud to work with a variety of charities […]
Strokes occur when the blood supply to a part of […]
After Army Veteran John Johnson, 68, was diagnosed with melanoma he bought a bike to get in condition prior to his surgery. In July, he finished an iconic mountain climb of the Tour de France.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated […]