Suicide Prevention responder Melissa Schwab (at keyboard) relies on health technicians to provide support while engaging a distressed Veteran. Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK.
VA Pharmacists Play Key Role in Veterans Health Care
VA pharmacists know how medications work and their importance to Veterans. They work hard to optimize Veterans’ drug therapy so Vets get the most benefit from their medications.
VA Leads Nation in Breast Cancer Screening Rates
As the number of women Veterans increases, VA is focusing on improving access to breast screenings and coordination of care, and training providers in the latest exam techniques.
Telehealth: A better way than the highway
Many Veterans today are taking advantage of Telehealth. It’s about that long drive vs. having your appointment much closer to home. You can talk to your doctor who is miles away.
Vets describe the PTSD Experience
Vets with PTSD volunteer to tell of their struggles and their recovery. Their video stories are posted on the website AboutFace to help other Veterans and their families.
Veterans learn about sports...and themselves
VA believes healing the entire person is the most effective way to bring about positive change. VA’s National Summer Sports Clinic promotes life-changing, year round healing.
Blind Golfers: Time to TEE it Up!
Meet the Vets of the VA TEE tournament! Legally blind and eligible disabled Veterans meet in Iowa every year to develop new skills through adaptive sporting events.
Stand by Them: Help a Veteran
Help prevent suicides. Make an online pledge to support the theme: “Stand by Them: Help a Veteran.” Join us in reminding Americans about a wounded warrior crisis we want to end.
PTSD? You are not alone
Vets with PTSD volunteer to tell of their journeys to the bottom and back up. Their video stories are posted on the website AboutFace to help other Veterans and their families.
Prepared? It's about your pills...and much more.
National Preparedness Month is the perfect time for Vets and their families to put together an emergency supply kit and a family communications plan.