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VA Leading the Way: Screening, treatment can improve the lives of Veterans with PTSD
Having PTSD can lead to a sense of isolation and hopelessness. But there is hope for Veterans.
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VA extends presumptions of service connection for three new cancer types
Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is including three new cancer types in the list of presumed service-connected disabilities due to military environmental exposure under the PACT Act. This announcement marks the continued commitment under the Biden-Harris administration’s Unity Agenda and the Biden Cancer Moonshot to support the nation’s Veterans.
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VA awards second option period to Oracle Health in support of Federal Electronic Health Record modernization contract
Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced the award of the second option period for its contract with Oracle Health in support of VA’s Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization, with an emphasis on improved fiscal and performance accountability.
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Black Veterans: New support for fighting cancer
VA provides best-in-class cancer care to ensure equitable care.
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Veterans: Your suicide crisis doesn’t have to define your future
Be ready before a suicide crisis by learning about resources that are available. You don’t have to face it alone.
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More than 50,000 women Veterans enrolled in VA health care over past 365 days, marking the largest enrollment year ever for women Veterans
Today, on Women Veterans Recognition Day, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that more than 53,000 women Veterans enrolled in VA health care between May 2023 and May 2024, marking a 20% increase over the previous year and the largest enrollment year for women Veterans on record.
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An Army Veteran’s treatment for breast cancer
A routine mammogram in October 2022 revealed a concerning lump in her breast and a new mission
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Veteran drives from Canada for VA care
Veteran and his wife drive from Canada to Wilmington VA to receive care … about an 11-hour drive.
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Women’s health awareness: Empowering women, cultivating health
VA experts help women Veterans make informed nutrition and lifestyle choices to improve their overall health.
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Telehealth increases accessibility to VA sleep medicine programs
Telehealth options are making sleep medicine more accessible.
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Live Whole Health #223: Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry
Discover the magic of stir fry! Turn leftovers into a flavorful feast and reduce food waste with this versatile recipe for this week’s #LiveWholeHealth video.
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Through 2027, Veterans no longer need to pay copays for their first three outpatient mental health care visits of each year
Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that Veterans no longer need to pay copays for their first three outpatient mental health care and substance use disorder visits of each calendar year through 2027.