12/22/2022
As an Officer with the 720th Military Police Battalion, Capt. Luis Avilla served five combat tours throughout Iraq and Afghanistan. Besides relying on a life of service, his family relies on a life of faith and prayers. “We are so grateful to our military family and everything they do. We appreciate military medicine, the pioneers of casualty care, as many of our combat wounded and ill wouldn’t have a life without
12/20/2022
Since the relaunch of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot initiative, VA has continued its work on collaborative programs that will help understand and defeat all cancers, including ones associated with military environmental exposures. If a Veteran is diagnosed with a rare cancer or a common cancer with an unusual or unique presentation, VA can support them. To learn more and explore the full list of Clinical Pathways, go to www.cancer.va.gov.
12/15/2022
If you haven’t gotten your annual flu and COVID-19 shot yet there’s still time to get yourself protected. You can still be well protected with just one shot. #health #safety #midcitiesmed. Vaccination shots are available at your local military hospital or clinic, through TRICARE, at participating pharmacies, and even temporary clinics. The shots are mandated each year for all those in the armed services to help maintain readiness.
12/13/2022
The holidays can bring happy times and memories but can also cause a great deal of stress and pressure for women Veterans to make this season meet expectations. All these feelings—happiness, stress, sadness, loneliness—are reasonable. Give yourself permission to take a break and get help, for yourself and others. learn more ‣
12/08/2022
With a yearly average of 218,500 people diagnosed, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Despite this, lung cancer is often preventable because it is often related to behavioral choices. Unlike some cancers, most symptoms of lung cancer are not discovered until the cancer is advanced. Despite there being no obvious early signs, however, there are symptoms one can watch for. learn more
12/06/2022
Benefiting millions of Veterans of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, and post-9/11 eras who were exposed to toxic fumes, burn pits, Agent Orange, radiation and other environmental hazards, the PACT Act may make you eligible for VA benefits and health care. During the week of December 10 to 17, 2022 – “PACT Act Week of Action” – more than 90 VA facilities around the country will be holding in-person town halls
11/22/2022
Life insurance is a key component of an individual or family’s future financial planning, and VA Life Insurance has been serving our Nation’s Veterans, service members and their families for over 100 years. With the right policy and coverage amount, life insurance can cover end-of-life costs, provide an inheritance to family, serve as income to a spouse or cover some outstanding debts. learn more ‣ .youtube
11/17/2022
The Wall That Heals is a traveling Vietnam Wall that helps thousands of Veterans find the strength and courage to heal within their own communities. Bringing The Wall home to communities throughout our country allows the souls enshrined on the Memorial to exist once more among family and friends in the peace and comfort of familiar surroundings. .youtube { overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:56.25%; position:relative; height:0;
11/15/2022
Have you heard about the new toxic exposure screening? If you’re enrolled in VA health care, you can now receive the toxic exposure screening at VA medical centers and clinics across the country, proactively developing a long-term health plan with your care team. If you’re not enrolled but meet eligibility requirements to enroll, you will have an opportunity to receive the screening after you enroll. .youtube {
11/10/2022
This Veterans Day 2022, the National Park Service will unveil a lifetime pass providing free entrance to approximately 2,000 national parks for Veterans and their families. The Military Pass has been expanded to include a pass that does not expire for Veterans and Gold Star Family members. The National Defense Authorization Act of 2022 authorized a free lifetime pass to national parks and other federal recreational lands for eligible Veterans and
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The Caregiving Through the Holidays Guide provides caregivers 24/7 access to budgeting, emotional wellness and self-care tips.