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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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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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Proposed changes to VA Caregiver Support Program

VA News – VA has proposed updates to expand access to the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) and values the feedback of caregivers and Veterans in shaping the final rule. The 60-day public comment period offers Veterans, caregivers and everyone involved in their care the opportunity to share their thoughts and experiences, and every comment will be carefully reviewed to inform the final rulemaking. Remember, these

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Medicare open enrollment and your CHAMPVA eligibility

VA News – Civilian Health and Medical Program of VA (CHAMPVA) shares the cost of certain health care services and supplies with eligible beneficiaries and if you’re currently enrolled in CHAMPVA, your Medicare status can impact your benefits. Tips about your CHAMPVA eligibility and Medicare: If you already have Medicare, keep your Medicare Part B coverage. If you cancel Medicare Part B coverage, your eligibility for CHAMPVA benefits will end

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Resources for Veterans to Cope After a Physical Injury

Make the Connection – Whether you were wounded in combat or injured in training, experiencing a physical injury can be challenging for anyone and dealing with the pain can be difficult and sometimes traumatic. There are many types of physical injuries that can result from combat or service-related incidents, including hearing loss, vision loss, burns, or traumatic brain injury. Any kind of physical injury can make it harder to cope

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Protecting yourself and others with vaccinations

Health.mil – As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, respiratory illness season is approaching and the best way to protect ourselves is with vaccinations, available free of charge to Veterans receiving care at VA. For Veterans, staying healthy is especially important and by taking the simple step of getting vaccinated, you’ll protect yourself and those around you. Many Veterans have underlying health conditions like the flu, RSV,

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Visit the Military Health System Mental Health Hub

Health.mil – Seeking help is a sign of strength and a critical element of individual performance and overall readiness, and the Military Health System has many resources available to help service members, families, or veterans who are struggling with mental health challenges. Service members may be subject to frequent relocations, deployments, and stressful experiences due to combat and time away from their families. Protecting, optimizing, and defending mental health needs