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E-Donate Is Simple, Speedy, Safe
The new E-Donate service allows community members who wish to give back to Veterans a quick, safe way to pledge their support online.
National Salute to Veteran Patients Week
This letter to newspaper editors encourages the community to use VA National Salute to Veteran Patient Week as an opportunity to honor Veterans through volunteerism at local VA health care facilities.
Tips to Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diabetes
The VA Maryland Health Care System provides tips to help Veterans and the general public delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Breast Cancer has nowhere to Hide at the VA Maryland Health
The VA Maryland Health Care System is the first VA to offer three dimensional mammograms. Breast tomosynthesis allows doctors to examine breast tissue one layer at a time, for more accurate readings.
Personal Holiday Shoppers
Local American Legion Auxiliary work with Voluntary Service at the VA Maryland Health Care System to provide free holiday shopping experiences for hospitalized Veterans throughout the system.
Youth Volunteers Recognized as Ravens’ Honor Rows
The benefits of the VA Maryland Health Care System’s summer youth volunteer program from the volunteer’s perspective.
Prevention Tips For Alzheimer’s Disease
Research has found increased mental stimulation such as cross word puzzles, and as much social interaction as possible keeps mental faculties sharp.
MOVE! and TeleMOVE! Weight Management Programs Help Veterans
Mark Kresel and Norma Harris recount their weight loss progress with the VA Maryland Health Care System’s MOVE! and TeleMOVE! Weight Management Programs.
VA Maryland Health Care System Message to Veterans
This letter to the editor from the director of the VA Maryland Health Care System reminders Marylanders of the many sacrifices of our Veterans and encourages Veterans to take advantage of the health care services available to them through the VA.
Eagle Scout Project Covers Veterans
James Heuser, a Boy Scout of Lutherville, Md., collaborated with other community organizations to build a gazebo for hospitalized Veterans at the Perry Point VA Medical Center.

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Can you name the Presidents who were Veterans?
Of our 44 U.S. Presidents, 24 served in the military. The core values of decision-making and inspiring leadership are valuable in both military and civilian service.
Valentine Concerts for Veterans
Every year at Valentines, VA throws a week long party for our hospitalized Veterans. Popular singers will entertain the Veterans and their families at free concerts.
Encouraging Vets with physical disabilities to try sports
Michael Johnston, a Navy Veteran who lost his left leg, is featured in a new video that encourages disabled Veterans to try sports to “redefine their mission.”
Top Ten VA Health Stories of 2012
Veterans and their families found these the ten most popular articles of 2012 which appeared on the VHA Health home page. Here’s information on VA health benefits, Vet Centers and more.
A Century of African-American History
February is African American History Month. Very few African Americans have witnessed as much of their history as Veteran Alyce Dixon. She is 105 and has seen a century of change.
How to Have a Healthy Heart
Do you know the risk factors you can control to help prevent heart disease? They include diet, activity, cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar.
Shorter Hospital Stays Are Better for Patients, VA Finds
A shorter stay in the hospital can actually be more beneficial to you than a longer stay, according to a recent VA study.
Having Trouble Shopping or Being in Public Places?
The Mental Health of America’s Veterans is one of VA’s top priorities. The AboutFace program features candid talk from Veterans with PTSD. Listen to the people who have been there.
VA Responding to Flu Outbreak to Protect Veterans
As America endures a flu epidemic, the Veterans Health Administration is responding to the outbreak to protect the health of all Veterans and staff in the VA health system.
Tests to Help Prevent or Detect Cervical Cancer
VA encourages all women Veterans to have regular screening tests which can help to prevent cervical cancer or detect it early. Almost all women are at risk for cervical cancer.