06/08/2023
Of the 16.5 million Veterans in the country, 50% are seniors, and Hero’s Bridge is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging our Veterans to a better quality of life through age-specific and innovative programs. Many of our esteemed senior Veterans scars run much deeper, finding life as a civilian challenging and maintaining healthy personal and professional relationships difficult. Hero’s Bridge services are available to our heroes wherever they call home,
06/06/2023
Having virtual eye care services can make adapting to losing vision due to age-related macular degeneration a little easier, and a virtual doctor for Veterans can provide gap coverage for facilities experiencing staffing shortages. Doctors using this platform can serve Veterans at multiple locations, essentially adding a virtual doctor for Veterans whose closest facility does not have an eye clinic. learn more ‣
06/01/2023
Protecting, optimizing, and defending the mental health of our military force is vital to its well-being and readiness. The Defense Health Agency’s Psychological Health Center of Excellenceo and the Defense Suicide Prevention Office have partnered to enhance and expand a public health awareness campaign in efforts to continue reducing stigma associated with seeking care for mental health. Soon, the award-winning Real Warriors Campaign will include additional emphasis on suicide
05/30/2023
For many Veterans, eating fast began with basic training and consistently eating fast can have lasting effects on your overall health and well-being. Some of the short term effects include excessive bloating, elevated blood pressure, increased blood sugar levels and decreased nutrients to the body. Long-term effects include increased chances for obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and gastritis. Modifying how you eat and slowing down when eating can prove challenging for those
05/25/2023
The Defense Health Agency ‘Targeted Care Pilot’ aims to alleviate the strained mental health system by matching service members to the care they need, wherever they are on a spectrum of mental health issues. The program intends to connect service members with non-clinical and clinical resources, depending on their mental health experience. Targeted care improves the integration and synchronization of all mental health counseling or prevention resources available to address a
05/23/2023
Often labeled a “silent killer” due to its lack of physical symptoms in the early stages, Veterans with kidney disease can live healthier lives through identification and referral for appropriate treatment. In 2020, VA’s National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships (HAP) and the American Kidney Fund (AKF) partnered to address the rising rates of kidney disease within the Veteran community. learn more ‣
05/16/2023
Alongside other families of the fallen, veterans, and people who simply have a calling to serve, you can spend Memorial Day weekend placing commemorative tokens at the resting places of fallen heroes, and pausing to honor their service and sacrifice. Volunteers will place hand-crafted Flags of Valor commemorative tokens at the resting places of fallen heroes and pause to reflect on their service and sacrifice at Arlington National Cemetery as
05/11/2023
The U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success Program (PaYS) is now available to all Soldiers, with every recruit automatically assigned a PaYS code upon enlistment, providing all transitioning Soldiers assistance in job selection. This process will also be retroactive so that all Soldiers currently serving are eligible for PaYS, regardless of whether they received PaYS when they initially joined. For more information about PaYS, visit www.armypays.com. learn more
05/04/2023
Lt. Gen. Jody Daniels, Chief of the Army Reserve, recently administered the oath of enlistment to 14 future Soldiers, presented a $200,000 Minuteman Scholarship, and threw out the opening pitch for the Tampa Bay Rays. “I’m here for two reasons today, one was to enlist 14 future Soldiers into our great Nation’s Army, and the other is to celebrate 115 years of Army Reserve.” learn more ‣
05/02/2023
Alcohol is toxic to the body, contains liquid calories that add up quickly, and it takes a toll on our organs to process it, slowing down or temporarily halting other essential metabolic functions Available research does not show any definitive health benefit of moderate drinking, but excessive alcohol intake poses many short- and long-term health risks. If you are struggling with overuse of alcohol, VA is here to help. Contact your
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