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Yoga for Recovery after Cancer Treatment- “I don’t know what to say other than it works! I was apprehensive coming in, but it works—at least it did for me” said one Veteran participant in the Yoga study. “The positive feedback is encouraging."
Educating the Future of Health Care- “Trainees from all disciplines and fields rate their rotations at VA Boston very highly, citing our staff, the wonderful Veterans we serve, and inter-professional education,” said Budson.
Homeless to HUD-VASH: The Story of Harry T.- Harry T. came to the HUD-VASH program in 2012 after his VSO learned of his living situation. He had been living in a self built “tiki hut” located along a marshy river in Kingston, MA.
Joining Forces to End Homelessness- “The VA Summit is held each year to review and update our efforts to end Veterans homelessness, and to strengthen and reaffirm our partnerships and collaborations with the community"
VA Boston Has a New Internet Design- Boston's new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. We know that you consider this website our front door. And we want you to feel welcome.
Powhatan Boys Choir Sings for Boston Veterans- Traveling every spring break the choir always makes a point of stopping at VA Hospitals whenever they can to give back to the Veterans that have sacrificed so much. VA Boston Veterans gathered with staff and volunteers to listen to the choir.
My HealtheVet Volunteers Ready to Educate Veterans and Staff- VA Boston depends on local Voluntary Service Department volunteers to assist in enrolling and training Veterans on the use of the new online MyHealtheVet (MHV) patient medical records and services portal.
Doctoring Remotely with Telehealth- Do you remember the days when doctors made house calls? With gas approaching $4 a gallon wouldn’t it be nice to once again have a doctor come to your home, or to be able to drive to a location near your home for a medical visit rather than driving into Boston? Well, with today’s technology and innovative equipment this can be a reality.
MOVE!…..Eat wisely, Move more, Weigh less- Do you find it difficult to walk up the stairs? Are your clothes tighter than you like? Do activities seem a bit more difficult? Would you like to become healthier? Would you like a plan that works for you? If you answered YES to any of these questions, the VA can help.
VA Boston Celebrates Women Veterans- The number of women Veteran attending VHA for healthcare has greatly increased in the past few years. In response to this increase, The Women’s Veteran Program (WVP) at VA Boston Healthcare System seeks to ensure that the women Veteran population receives the optimal amount of physical and mental care possible.
From the Veterans Health Administration
Find Out if You Are Eligible for VA Health Benefits- The mission of the VA is to serve Veterans with the highest-quality health care available anywhere in the world. Here is an introduction to benefits and links to find out more and how to apply.
Blind Doc at VA Sees Patients Differently- Dr. Tim Cordes, a psychiatrist at the William S. Middleton VA Hospital in Madison, Wis., has a unique way of seeing patients: he doesn’t see them at all. He’s legally blind.
Online Veterans Health Library- A new tool to help Veterans take charge of their health: the Veterans Health Library. Find information on diseases, conditions, and medications. It’s where to go for reliable health information.
Help Raise PTSD Awareness- During PTSD Awareness Month, join VA in promoting public awareness and understanding of PTSD. We invite you to "Take the Step" and help the men and women who have experienced PTSD.
Let the (Golden Age) Games Begin!- Hundreds of senior Veterans are off to Buffalo to participate in VA’s Golden Age Games, a showcase for the value that wellness and fitness provide in the lives of older Americans.
Surviving a Stroke- An Army Veteran suffers a stroke and puts the Houston VA Medical Center Stroke Team into action, a team which recently earned a Gold Seal from the Joint Commission.
Memorial Day - When America Remembers- Memorial Day — a time for the nation to pause and remember the service of deceased Veterans and military members who died on active duty, a time when Americans honor the fallen.
VA Launches Hotline for Women Veterans- The Department of Veterans Affairs has a new hotline to respond to questions from Veterans, their families and caregivers about the many VA services and resources available to women Veterans.
VA Medical Centers Named for Presidents- Can you name the three VA medical centers named for United States presidents? Here’s a story on the Franklin Delano Roosevelt campus of the Hudson Valley Healthcare System in Montrose, New York.
Research Today Means Healthier Tomorrow- May 13-17 is National VA Research Week with the theme “VA Research Inspires.” VA Research has been part of advances in treating heart disease, diabetes, spinal cord injury and mental health disorders.
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