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VA offers compassionate care for pregnancy loss
Each pregnancy loss is unique. It is important to allow yourself to feel your emotions and seek support and health care as needed.
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VA launches updated Burn Pit Registry, paving way for improved research into health of Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving
VA redesigns Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry to better understand, research, and ultimately improve treatment for the health challenges facing Veterans exposed to airborne hazards and burn pits during service.
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Special operator defeats cancer with help from VA
Colonoscopy is key for early detection of colon cancer. Men should get screened every 10 years once they reach 45 years of age.
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Live Whole Health #232: Savoring summer with Tropical Fruit Salsa
Dive into summer with tropical fruits that are delicious and packed with essential nutrients. Savor the benefits in this week’s #LiveWholeHealth video.
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Olympics or National Veterans Wheelchair Games?
Dr. Luis Rivas had to choose between serving as an official for the Wheelchair Games or joining the Puerto Rican National Basketball team in Paris.
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Robotic surgery teams reach a milestone
Columbia VA’s robotic surgery teams completed their 800th robotic surgery and are on schedule to hit 1,000 by the end of the year.
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Live Whole Health #231: Creating Space with The Power of Pausing
Always rushing? Take a moment to pause and create space in your life with a meditation to relax and rejuvenate, with this week’s #LiveWholeHealth video.
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New MVP study highlights value of diversity in clinical research, leads to new genetic discoveries
The findings of this new MVP study underscore the importance and positive impact of diverse representation in genetic research, paving the way for significant advances in health care tailored to Veteran population-specific needs.
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Advancing cancer treatment access with 22 new ‘Close to Me’ sites
The service reduces the burden of lengthy travel for Veterans and their caregivers, improving access to care and affording Veterans more time to focus on healing.
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Having thoughts of suicide? A plan could save your life
VA has created a portfolio of free, private mental health apps. The latest, Safety Plan, helps manage thoughts of suicide and difficult feelings.
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Iowa mobile clinic ready to roll
New clinic has two exam rooms, a space for lab draws and a wheelchair lift.
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From PTSD to PAWS
The PAWS program helps Veterans diagnosed with PTSD in a nontraditional therapeutic approach, from combat to canines.