VA Health
Winter blast did not deter Shreveport VA staff
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Mother Nature’s winter storm could not deter Shreveport VA employees who came together to ensure continuity of patient care and hospital operations …
Army Veteran’s life with Multiple Sclerosis
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Veteran Nick Mangus has been living with Multiple Sclerosis since 1988. He lives a full and adventurous life. His is a story of adaptability and …
Innovative cancer treatment offers Veterans life extension
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At the Dallas VA, a new weapon in the fight against cancer in the Veteran population was recently unveiled. Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) was …
Truman VA Vaccinates 10,000th Veteran
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Husband and wife Army Veterans Laureen and Jonathan Crews were the 10,000th and 10,001st Veterans to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Harry Truman …
Physical therapy program reduces chronic pain for older Veterans
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California VA physical therapy program combines exercises with instruction on the neuroscience of pain to help older Veterans increase mobility, reduce …
ATLAS site in Virginia provides space for convenient VA care
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Veterans who live near Springfield, Virginia, have likely sat idling in traffic on Interstate 395 on their way to receive health care in Washington, D.C. …
Live Whole Health #61: Reimagine Yoga
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What do you think of when you hear the word "yoga?" If your image of yoga involves headstands and pretzel twists with a group of women in a studio, then …
Army Veteran Natasha: Why I get my health care at VA
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Army Veteran Natasha was badly injured in Iraq. After separation she began getting her care at a VA women’s clinic and says “It’s a one stop woman shop.”
Community care specialists help Veteran amputee thrive
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VA’s Community Care Network helps Veteran amputee receive the care needed to become a competitive athlete. Marine Veteran Richard Alcaraz’ new outlook …
Fresh Focus #21: Staying hydrated
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Water – and staying hydrated – is a crucial tool in your MOVE! program's tool belt to preventing the negative effects of dehydration.
VA, VFW open ATLAS telehealth access in rural Pennsylvania
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It’s called ATLAS - Accessing Telehealth through Local Area Stations. VA opened another one this month at a VFW Post in rural Pennsylvania. It gives …
VA stands with Veterans to reduce racial disparities in prostate cancer screenings
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Across the U.S., Black men are disproportionally diagnosed with prostate cancer and are more likely to die from the disease than their white counterparts.