Women Veterans: Suicide is preventable and support is available
(Source – news.va.gov) Suicide has no single cause and no one approach can end it, but prevention is possible, especially
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Veterans Benefits
Veterans: New website for ordering contact lenses
(Source – news.va.gov) Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is introducing an online service for ordering contact lenses, giving Veterans and their
Read MorePromoting healthy aging for older adults
(Source – news.va.gov) Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders,
Read MoreVA to expand health care coverage to Veteran family members and caregivers through CHAMPVA
VA will soon expand coverage for medical services, including mental health care, for family members and primary family caregivers participating
Read MoreInnovative clinic treats PTSD with acupuncture
(Source – news.va.gov) When it comes to the ancient Chinese art of acupuncture, all that’s old is new again. Acupuncture,
Read MoreExposed to Agent Orange at US Bases, Veterans Face Cancer Without VA Compensation
(By Hannah Norman and Patricia Kime for KFF Health News) As a young GI at Fort Ord in Monterey County,
Read MoreKnow before you go: Manage your VA care while traveling
(Source – news.va.gov) For many, summer means more travel. And travel planning can feel overwhelming, especially if you have complex
Read MoreHelp for Veterans facing thoughts of suicide
(Source – news.va.gov) Transition can be incredibly stressful, and some Veterans find themselves facing thoughts of suicide. Life is full
Read MoreA caregiver’s journey with advance care planning
(Source – news.va.gov) Seventy-five-year-old Vietnam War Army Veteran Rick Tupper started experiencing complications from heart disease, diabetes and dementia. His
Read MoreVA and USDA food security initiatives
(Source – news.va.gov) VA’s Food Security Office and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have partnered to improve food security,
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