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  1. 7 hours ago

    When he saw a man laying unconscious, Natchez National Cemetery maintenance worker Rickey Allen took action.

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  2. 9 hours ago

    Women who smoke are at increased risk for developing lung cancer, breast cancer, and reproductive issues. Talk to your VA provider about resources that can help you become tobacco-free and achieve your goals. Learn more:

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  3. 11 hours ago

    Check out the new e-CRD! Available to view on any device. This all-inclusive directory is designed to easily connect military caregivers with support groups, resources, and tools they need! Explore the new e-CRD at

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  4. 13 hours ago

    Today’s is Army Air Corps Veteran Francis S. “Gabby” Gabreski. Gabreski was an ace in both World War II and the Korean War.

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  5. 15 hours ago

    Suicide prevention grant applications are due June 10. Get started now—the process may take several days to complete. More details:

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  6. 17 hours ago

    VA researcher Dr. William Oldendorf developed the prototype for the modern-day CT scanner. His aim was to improve diagnosis and treatment for Veterans who had experienced a TBI. Today, researchers are using VR to help Veterans with TBI.

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  7. 19 hours ago

    No matter how mild, all traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) should be taken seriously A TBI can affect your memory, mood, and overall health. VA can help you manage TBI symptoms. Learn about available treatment options:

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  8. May 23

    A non-profit continues to empower wounded veterans to heal through music and arts! via

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  9. May 23

    Chronic pelvic pain is a common condition in women Veterans. VA health care providers can identify causes and provide treatment options.

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  10. May 23

    Childress helped pioneer the myoelectric control system—a technology that applies electrical signals from muscles to activate prosthetic limbs.

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  11. May 23

    Today’s is Army Veteran David H. McNerney, who received a Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War.

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  12. May 23

    Join and VA’s top Mental Health & Suicide Prevention clinicians for our monthly press conference May 25 at 1 PM EST. We will discuss efforts and new suicide prevention concepts to help our .

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  13. May 23

    “Don’t struggle alone or in silence.” Retired Major General Mark Graham discusses mental health and how service members, Veterans and their families can find help on this week’s episode of 📺 -

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  14. May 23

    VA's research has established innovations that are nothing short of lifesaving. From the first successful human liver transplant to the invention of the warm perfusion organ storage system, VA has changed the landscape for organ transplantation.

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  15. May 23

    Veterans Know: Reaching out for support can be uncomfortable, but taking action for your mental health is important. This , hear stories and advice from Veterans who have overcome obstacles on their mental health journeys:

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  16. May 22

    Two Pittsburgh VA employees trace a friendship spanning four decades from taking the Army oath of enlistment to planning retiring from VA.

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  17. May 22

    Nurse practices communication, professionalism, as a nurse, person and Filipino. She credits her Filipino heritage and parents for success.

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  18. May 22

    Today’s is Army Veteran Norman S. Ikari, who served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II in Italy.

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  19. May 22

    PsychArmor celebrates social workers and VA which employs the largest number of master’s level social workers in the United States.

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  20. May 22

    Not all wounds from a Veteran’s service are visible, and these emotional scars can put Veterans at risk of homelessness. That’s why VA Homeless Programs include a strong focus on mental health in the services they provide. Learn more:

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