VA News – It’s important to be safe when you’re active, especially in areas that may experience high temperatures and humidity in the summer, which can increase your risk of heat-related illnesses. VA offers a suite of virtual care tools and resources to help keep you healthy. If you plan to begin a new exercise routine or you have specific questions about your medical condition, it’s important to speak with your
VA News – Due to the rise of Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) scams, VA wants to ensure Veterans are appropriately equipped with the information they need to submit DBQs successfully. VA wants Veterans to be aware of individuals and companies marketing the service of completing DBQs. When a Veteran uses for-profit DBQ companies, the fees may be costly. To ensure claimants have access to responsible and qualified representation on their VA benefits
Health.mil – To reduce risk of acquiring a mosquito borne disease, service members, family members, and Department of Defense civilians should follow the three “Ds” of mosquito protection: Drain, Dress and Defend. While there has been a general decline in the rates of Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) among the military over the past decades, medical cases of these diseases still occur and two of the VBDs most often experienced by the military
VA News – If you are an eligible American Indian/Alaska Native Veteran, you no longer have to make co-payments for health care and urgent care received through VA. So far, more than 4,000 Native Veterans have been approved for this exemption. VA established the Office of Tribal Health to provide outreach in your community and/or attend an event to help with co-payment exemption applications, send an email to VHAOfficeofTribalHealth@va.gov. You can
VA News – Summer has arrived, meaning hot days and more time outside, and adults 60 years and older are at increased risk for dehydration related to a drop in thirst levels and lower muscle mass. Hydration is important for controlling body temperature, supporting brain health and can even help with reducing joint pain. If you don’t enjoy drinking water, then milk, juice, sports drinks, herbal teas and coffee can all
U.S. Army – Part of a group of 24 Soldiers known as Andrews’ Raiders, Civil War Soldiers Pvt. Philip Gephart Shadrach and Pvt. George Davenport Wilson will be awarded the Medal of Honor for their heroism and courage during the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862. Each Soldier’s oldest living relative will accept the award during a ceremony at the White House. “To volunteer for a venture they knew little about, and
U.S. Army – More than 100 Fort Cavazos, TX, children participated in the Marcus Smart Basketball Clinic Saturday, learning fundamentals of the game by volunteers of Smart’s organization YounGameChangers. “It’s important for Marcus and his foundation to give back to the youth,” said Shane Rogers, clinics director for YounGameChangers. “We are trying to impact the youth and teach them life skills through basketball. Being able to do it at an Army
