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Easy Road to a Healthy Life
Tips on maintaining a healthy weight by proper diet and exercise
Lend a Hand, Deliver a Heart, Make a Friend
Opportunities to honor Veterans Abound During National Salute Veteran Week at VA Boston
Balloons and Stents for Arteries Beyond the Heart
Blockages in the heart arteries can cause a heart attack or chest discomfort with physical activity. Blockages in arteries in other body parts can cause health risks as well.
A Veteran on the MOVE!
A Veteran describes his weight-loss by joining the VA MOVE! program of diet and exercise
Beyond the Slopes
VA Boston Adaptive Sports Supports the New England Winter Sports Clinic for Disabled Veterans
An Easy PILL to Swallow
Medication changes implemented at discharge may be confusing or overwhelming which can impact a Veteran’s ability to manage their medicines at home.
Boston Announces 21% Decrease in Veteran Homelessness
Commonwealth of Massachusetts launches innovative pilot with federal VA to help end veteran homelessness
A Charitable Celebration
VA Boston Meeting the Holiday Needs of Boston's Low Income and Homeless Families
Ready, Set, Quit…
The VA Boston's Brockton campus is host to a smoking cessation program that has a 50 percent success rate for its patients
Through the Eyes of a Veteran
VA Boston will be hosting the 2012 Creative Arts Festival where Veterans of all ages, eras and abilities come together to heal and treat their wounds, invisible or otherwise

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VA Committed to Ending Veteran Homelessness in Five Years
VA is working hard to end Veteran homelessness, but “…our work is not complete until no Vet has to sleep on the street.” — VA Secretary Erik Shinseki
Vets in Crisis Get a Chance, Not a Cell
Veterans Treatment Courts divert those with mental health issues from the traditional justice system and give them treatment and tools for rehabilitation and readjustment.
A Week to Salute Veteran Patients!
February 12-17 — “National Salute to Veteran Patients” week, a chance for the public to visit a VA Medical Center and learn about the sacrifices America’s Veterans they have made.
Salute to Vets - Valentine's Day Concerts
February 12-17 — “National Salute to Veteran Patients” week, a chance for the public to visit a VA Medical Center and learn about the sacrifices America’s Veterans they have made.
Important Heart Health Facts for Veterans
February is American Heart Month. Talk with your health care team about changes you can make to help you reduce your risk and improve your heart health.
National African-American History Month
Black American women have struggled and sacrificed for the freedom of all Americans. “Black Women in American History and Culture” is the theme of African American History Month.
VA's Gateway to Mental Health Help
Getting help for a mental health problem should not be hard. VA has ways for Vets to get the help they may need to keep mentally healthy. Start at the VA Mental Health web page.
Friendly Canine Lifts Spirits at VA Community Living Center
A black Labrador retriever is brightening the lives of residents at the VA West Palm Beach Community Living Center.
Sign up for Email Updates from VA
It’s easy. It’s quick. Just a few clicks and get updates on the latest information from your VA Medical Center and the numerous services available to Vets. Sign up today!
Retired Professor's Dream Job: Volunteering at a VA Clinic
After 41 years of teaching, a college professor retires and begins a new career volunteering at the VA clinic in his home town.