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Alaska VA Healthcare System Press Releases

778 Press Releases
  • Published on December 6, 2025 - 21:09 GMT

    VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide prevention, CBD and headaches

    VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on a decision aid to prevent suicide, how CBD affects the kidneys, and brain stimulation to reduce headaches. New aid may reduce suicide in Women …

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  • Published on December 5, 2025 - 19:01 GMT

    VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on PTSD treatment, sleep apnea, and a pilot food program

    VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research advances on PTSD treatment, sleep apnea and a pilot food program. Whole health bolsters PTSD therapy VA researchers from Seattle and Dallas found that …

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  • Published on December 5, 2025 - 19:01 GMT

    Veteran rebuilds strength through Compensated Work Therapy Program

    Rebuilding strength through meaningful work If you visit the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center on any given morning, you might spot Navy Veteran Rick Silver crisscrossing campus, checking tire pressure on a government vehicle before heading into a …

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  • Published on December 5, 2025 - 00:49 GMT

    Cancer care & well-being: VA empowers Veterans nationwide

    In pursuit of VA’s commitment to providing high-quality and Veteran-first care, VA’s National Oncology Program recognizes the significance of a whole health approach to cancer care. Faced with the challenges of cancer, maintaining well-being is truly …

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  • Published on December 4, 2025 - 18:22 GMT

    VA Brings Thanksgiving to HUD-VASH Veteran Papa Wong

    At 82 years old, Papa Wong is a man whose life story reflects resilience, service and deep gratitude.  A young soldier looking for a new start Wong was just 18-years old and living in Hawaii when tragedy struck. His father figure passed away. The loss …

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  • Published on December 3, 2025 - 20:15 GMT

    Vacation at VA: One woman’s mindset to master blindness

    In the heart of Augusta, Georgia, Valerie Jordan, an Army Veteran and high school teacher, found herself facing a life-altering challenge. Known for her unwavering spirit and dedication to her students in Richmond County, Jordan’s world was turned upside …

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  • Published on December 3, 2025 - 20:15 GMT

    How to get better sleep

    Sleep isn’t an indulgence. Your body needs sleep—and plenty of it. In a hectic world where you’re already pressed for time, getting plenty of high-quality sleep can be a challenge. According to the National Institute of Health, at least 70 million …

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  • Published on December 3, 2025 - 20:14 GMT

    National Veterans Golden Age Games online store now open

    VA is excited to announce that the National Veterans Golden Age Games Online Store, powered by Veterans Canteen Service, is officially open. Athletes, families, volunteers and supporters can now browse and purchase exclusive Golden Age Games merchandise …

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  • Published on December 3, 2025 - 20:14 GMT

    Apply now: Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant Program

    The sharing of non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans should always verify information with the organization offering the program. Hiring Our Heroes is proud to support …

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  • Published on December 3, 2025 - 20:14 GMT

    The history of addiction treatment at VA: Part 1

    Wounds, opioids and addiction treatment for WWI Veterans Often regarded as the first modern war, World War I was the first conflict to use machine guns, tanks, planes and chemical warfare on a mass scale. This, coupled with the international nature of the …

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  • Published on December 3, 2025 - 20:14 GMT

    Community support brings Veterans early turkey time

    More than 1,200 Houston-area Veterans received an early turkey dinner last week thanks to a special collaboration between the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, a group of area car dealerships and Combined Arms, a nonprofit organization that connects …

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  • Published on December 2, 2025 - 09:49 GMT

    Live Whole Health #294: Count your blessings for Whole Health!

    Are you ready to count your blessings? Even if you’re not feeling particularly grateful this year, this season offers us a chance to stop and think about what really matters to us. Taking “inventory” of your blessings can be good for your Whole Health. …

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  • Published on December 1, 2025 - 20:42 GMT

    A Veteran’s journey out of depression through art

    The power of art Content warning: This article addresses suicidal ideation, so reader caution is advised. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the National Suicide Hotline at 988. Press option 1 if you are a Veteran. A bolo tie shines under the …

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  • Published on December 1, 2025 - 00:19 GMT

    Whole Health care team transforms Veteran’s outlook

    Veteran finds that and more in VA health care Every so often, we all need some encouragement—a pat on the back, a warm smile; a trusted, healthy source of comfort or inspiration—we can turn to during life’s trying moments. For Air Force Veteran Andre Long, …

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  • Published on December 1, 2025 - 00:19 GMT

    Garden renewal for Veteran families at Fisher House

    Offering a home away from home To help welcome families visiting inpatient Veterans at VA Boston Healthcare System, Kathy Johnson and Alisha Long volunteered for a mission to restore the raised bed gardens outside the Fisher House. “The planters needed …

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  • Published on November 29, 2025 - 22:46 GMT

    Nutrition tips for exploring vegetarian diets

    Small food choices can lead to significant health benefits. Whether you want to follow a strict vegetarian diet or add a few plant-based meals to your week, the benefits are undeniable.   From improving heart health and boosting energy levels to supporting …

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  • Published on November 29, 2025 - 22:45 GMT

    Adaptive sports: Healing in motion

    Air Force Veteran Thomas Deaton never expected that recovery would lead him back into the world of competition. Yet earlier this summer, he took to the court and the field as part of the Air Force Team at the Warrior Games, carrying not only his athletic …

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  • Published on November 29, 2025 - 01:27 GMT

    VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide prevention, blast exposure, and cancer

    VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research finding on suicide prevention, blast exposure and a potential new lymphoma treatment. Telehealth therapy shows promise in suicide prevention VA Office of …

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  • Published on November 29, 2025 - 01:27 GMT

    Home Telehealth Program bridges the distance

    The VA Home Telehealth Program in West Texas helps Veterans stay connected The West Texas VA Health Care System’s Remote Patient Monitoring Program and Telehealth program isn’t just about convenience—it’s about making health care accessible to those who …

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  • Published on November 29, 2025 - 01:27 GMT

    Fall into a new career at these upcoming events 

    Meet with a VA recruiter Explore a new career at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) while you attend exciting conferences across the U.S. Our recruiters will be attending several events in November and December to share more about available …

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