When was the last time you played with a ball? (Other than a stress ball.) Doing yoga on an exercise ball will probably reduce your stress much more than that worn out stress ball! According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, …
Caregiving can be a deeply rewarding journey, but it also can be overwhelming and isolating. That’s why support and connection can make all the difference. For Dr. Kelli Tharpe, the Caregiver Peer Support Mentoring Program gave her a lifeline that allowed …
The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. The RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute is a free …
After waking up in a Las Vegas community hospital with both legs amputated, Army Veteran Michael Hobbs had only the haziest memories. But to this day, he is clear about his relationship with his doctor there, Dr. Cole Kretchmar. They have an unbreakable …
The mountain slopes of the Winter Sports Clinic can’t fix everything, but for a week, it helped Veterans with disabilities remember that pushing boundaries—and not their limitations—is what defines them. Facing limits, pushing beyond U.S. Army Veteran …
When Army Veteran Bob Atnip met Indianapolis VAMC Whole Health coach Angie Hardage, he didn’t really believe his life could improve. Reeling from a divorce and suffering with severe back pain, Atnip was rarely leaving home and barely moving. His health …
The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. We’ve curated an assortment of events that aim to assist, educate, …
James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital (JAHVH) Chief of Innovation Dr. Indra Sandal was awarded the Federal Excellence in Healthcare Management Award as part of the 29th annual Joint Federal Sector Awards. Announced at the American College of Healthcare …
Pregnant women Veterans: Every VA facility has a maternity care coordinator ready to support you, provide health screenings and ensure you have access to needed education, resources, and supplies throughout your pregnancy and the year afterward. Maternity …
Have you recently transitioned from military service, or are you looking to better understand the benefits and services available to you or a Veteran in your life? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can apply for your earned benefits and services. 1. …
For many Americans, having access to enough fresh fruits and vegetables to meet the USDA’s recommendation to fill half your plate can be difficult due to distance to grocery stores or lack of transportation. Growing your own plants can provide a wallet- …
Rodney V. “Rocky” Sickmann was born in July 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri. He joined the Marine Corps after graduating from Washington High School in 1976, and served in both the Second and Third Marine Division at Okinawa and Camp Lejeune, respectively. …
To provide fast, tailored and reliable support for the Veterans who call VA contact centers, as well as slash costs associated with older, legacy platforms, the VA Office of Information and Technology is transforming Veteran support by migrating VA contact …
Be gentle to yourself! Kudos to those who run marathons, powerlift, or complete a high-intensity tennis match. These strenuous exercises can be good for burning calories, creating strength and improving endurance. But moving the body in gentle ways is also …
VA challenges you to take the Five Days to be Healthier Together challenge. By working together, we can be stronger and healthier together. Here is the challenge. Monday Enroll in health care. Accessing health services is an important step to improving …
This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) published three new articles spotlighting research that advances care for Veterans in heart health, mental health and health-system navigation. A VA study highlighted the potential benefits of …
The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. VETLIFE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Veterans …
Forty-four pounds down. Yet for Larry Trujillo, the numbers on the scale were no longer the most important aspect of his weight loss journey. The 72-year-old Vietnam Veteran discovered a newfound purpose with food and what it meant for his body that has …
The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. We’ve curated an assortment of events that aim to assist, educate, …
When it comes to your health care, you’re in the driver’s seat—choosing where, when and how to connect with VA. VA has made real progress in cutting appointment wait times and we’re working hard to make it easier to connect you with high-quality care when …
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