One Veteran’s remarkable results with acupuncture
(Source – news.va.gov) In 2004, Army paratrooper Eric Sifford damaged vertebrae when a tree intercepted his jump and he fell
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Medicare Advantage in the headlines: 14 recent updates
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Payers are expanding Medicare Advantage plans to new markets for 2023, and many
Read MoreWant to join physical therapy research study? From your home?
(Source – news.va.gov) Physical therapy may be able to help make your holiday season better. There is no better time
Read MoreBlind to Problems: How VA’s Electronic Record System Shuts Out Visually Impaired Patients
(By Darius Tahir for Kaiser Health News dated October 20, 2022)) Sarah Sheffield, a nurse practitioner at a Veterans Affairs clinic
Read MoreMillion Veteran Program (MVP) to bring Veterans personalized health care
(Source – news.va.gov) Million Veteran Program (MVP) researchers are committed to understanding the relationship between genes and health. Imagine walking
Read MorePTSD Bytes #18: Trauma, emotions and relationship skills
(Source -news.va.gov) In this episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast, host Dr. Pearl McGee-Vincent talks with Dr. Marylene Cloitre and
Read MoreSuicide prevention messages shown at concert
(Source – news.va.gov) A special concert highlighting suicide prevention messages is being viewed by Veterans throughout VA medical centers on
Read MoreEnabling functional success for Veterans with amputations
(Source – news.va.gov) Overton Brooks VA treats more than 300 patients with major limb loss. Kinesiotherapist Russell Barmer’s passion is
Read More#Live Whole Health #140: Acupressure for head and neck
(By Juli Olson and Sharon M Weinstein, MD for VA News on October 3, 2022) Do you have “text neck?”
Read MoreWhat you need know about VA benefits in the aftermath of Hurricanes Fiona and Ian
(Source – news.va.gov) Recent hurricanes have caused incredible destruction, leaving millions to grapple with the devastating impact and loss of
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