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Mid-Cities Medical is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, specializing in servicing the home medical needs of our Veterans through government approved lines of Durable Medical Equipment, Portable and Stationary Oxygen Concentrator and Ventilator services. With a commitment to excellence, Mid-Cities Medical has been continuously contracted with the Veterans Administration for 37+ consecutive years, and will continue executing the service orders provided by our government partners with professionalism, precision, timeliness, and dedication.

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Building Literacy – Constructing the Foundation for Success

DIVDS – During Literacy Week at the Child Development Center, Patrick Space Force Base leadership read to children and families during the week-long celebration promoting critical thinking and teamwork. This event, “Building Literacy: Constructing the Foundation for Success,” which coincides with national literacy initiatives, aimed to foster a love for learning and emphasize core values like innovation, resilience, and community. Through these efforts, Patrick SFB reinforces its commitment to inspiring a

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Desk-friendly yoga for back relief

VA News – Whether at your computer or elsewhere, sitting at a desk for a long period of time can leave backs and shoulders feeling tight or achy, and simple yoga movements can help loosen the knots that frequently lead to shoulder and back pain. Gentle movement can change position and perspective, increasing blood flow and reducing the stiffness and cramping that can come with too much desk sitting.

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Keep an eye out for glaucoma

USU News – For many women, midlife represents a period of significant transition, often accompanied by both biological and psychological challenges. To address these complexities, the Women’s Midlife Telehealth Clinic (WMTC) offers a virtual haven for women navigating midlife changes. The Women’s Midlife Telehealth Clinic is a telehealth service that leverages the My Military Health Scheduled Virtual Visits platform. Patients can meet with providers via live video from any internet-connected

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Take charge of your finances with FINVET

VA News – One of the most pressing issues for many Veterans transitioning to civilian life is financial stability. VA has launched FINVET, the National Veterans Financial Resource Center, to help support Veterans managing their finances. Here are the top five reasons why every Veteran should check out FINVET: Pay for Your Basic Needs. Find resources to help you pay for housing, food, transportation and more. Learn How

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VA virtual care resources for caregivers

VA News – Whether you’re a Veteran’s family member or a professional caregiver, VA has virtual care tools to help you on your journey. Caregivers work hard to make sure #Veterans receive the care they need and VA virtual care tools can make that work easier. Here are four VA resources that can help as you care for the Veteran in your life, and yourself: VA Video Connect, VA’s

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Winter is the season to tend to your health

VA News – With winter underway, it’s time to stay on top of your health, including getting up to date on vaccinations and refilling your prescriptions. VA is here whenever you need support. If you don’t remember when you were last vaccinated, you can use the VA Health Summary feature on My HealtheVet, to view and download your vaccination history. Consider moving your appointments online with

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Long-term care facilities enhance Veterans lives

VA News – VA provides quality, thoughtful, long-term care services to over 500,000 Veterans and the VA’s long-term care options give Veterans tailored support to help them maintain their independence. VA has fully equipped facilities and trained staff to help when life becomes a bit more difficult. As Veterans age or experience illnesses that impact their daily routines, they may require additional care, such as 24/7 nursing and medical care,

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Living with purpose in the New Year

VA News – As we close out one year and begin thinking about goals or resolutions, try setting intentions that help connect (or reconnect) you to your mission, aspirations, and purpose. Goals tend to be specific and measurable, while intentions are more qualitative and compassionate. While different from a specific goal or resolution, intentions can help us realize our goals. Before setting intentions and goals, take a few minutes to

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Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in various San Diego County communities

Thousands of San Diego County customers could lose electricity this week due to public safety power shutoffs amid potentially dangerous Santa Ana winds. Area patients should continue monitoring this situation, calling VA Provider support @ (833) 986-4267 if you need emergency support. View planned/unplanned outages on San Diego Gas & Electric’s