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Houston VA clinic: ALS Certified Treatment Center of Excellence
Veterans in Houston’s ALS Clinic can get expert care from a full array of specialists all in one afternoon.
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Meeting the mental health care needs of Veterans
The need for mental health care for Veterans is expanding in South Texas.
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Live Whole Health #236: Avocado Black Bean Salad charms with flavor and fiber
Discover the nutritional powerhouse of beans, from fiber to protein! Whip up a flavorful Avocado Black Bean Salad in this week’s #LiveWholeHealth video.
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Take the time: Reduce your risk of suicide crisis
No one knows if or when a suicide crisis will strike. Don’t wait. Take the time now to be prepared in case one happens.
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Texas Veteran conquers rehabilitation after stroke
Rehabilitation can restore independence by improving physical, mental and emotional functions.
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Explore VA’s contributions to breast cancer research and treatment
On World Breast Cancer Research Day, we take time to recognize the work we do at VA that helps contribute to the successes against breast cancer experienced by our Veterans.
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Five coping strategies for Veterans and their loved ones after a suicide attempt
If you’re a Veteran who has attempted suicide or you’re supporting a Veteran in your life, VA offers resources to help.
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VA’s Disrupted Care National Project discovers vascular surgery rates still decreasing since COVID-19 pandemic
Recently published findings from the VA Disrupted Care National Project (DCNP) revealed the number of vascular surgeries performed across the United States continued to decline even after large drops during the COVID-19 pandemic. A multi-institutional team of researchers, led by the White River Junction VA Medical Center, analyzed 21,031 vascular surgeries of three common procedures…
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Reimagining rehabilitation
Vinny Costagliola is driven to helping Veterans with their rehabilitation and solving challenges posed by access to resources.
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VA accepting proposals for new graduate medical education initiative to expand health care access for Veterans
Proposals are being accepted for new VA graduate medical education initiative to expand health care access for Veterans nationwide.
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Protheses implant surgery at Portland VA
A protheses implant system now available at Portland VA is helping a combat Veteran take back his independence.
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Support for Veteran with Lou Gehrig’s Disease
VA provided every resource to support John Hanson, including a specially modified vehicle that gives him the freedom of mobility.