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Calling all Vietnam Era Veterans: If you aren’t currently enrolled in VA health care, you may now be eligible under the PACT Act. Learn more about your eligibility and sign up for VA health care. VA.gov/PACT
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Making healthy choices about what you eat and drink is a powerful way to help care for yourself. Choosing foods that nourish rather than harm your body may help prevent chronic conditions and the need for certain medications in the future. #LiveWholeHealth
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Attention Post-9/11 Veterans: The PACT Act open enrollment period for VA health care starts October 1, 2022. Learn more about your eligibility and sign up for VA health care. VA.gov/PACT
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VA’s largest research program is almost one million Veterans strong – and over 80,000 of our Veteran participants are women. Sign up today at bit.ly/3BLUysu, so we can strengthen our research for Veterans like you. #MillionVeteranProgram #WomenVeterans
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Maximum protection at a critical time – Bivalent Covid-19 boosters are now available at the Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center. Outpatient facilities coming soon.
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Evidence-based therapies help Veterans recover from depression. Talk with your VA provider to identify the treatment plan that’s best for you.
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VA will implement the VSignals survey for the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) program, administered by VA Loan Guaranty Service (LGY).
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Here is everything you need to know about monkeypox, a contagious viral disease. It is related to smallpox but less severe and less contagious.
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Eligible Veterans, active-duty service members can erase their student loans with Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, but applications are due by 10/31/22.
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VA’s Office of Information and Technology and Veterans Health Administration teamed up to make the VA profile more customizable and inclusive.
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Stimulant use disorder is the continued use of stimulants despite harm to the user. VA offers proven evidence-based treatments to treat Veterans diagnosed with stimulant use disorder. Learn more: mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use/
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The Veterans Day National Committee has selected the winner for this year's Veterans Day poster from designs submitted by artists nationwide.
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The 41st National Veterans Wheelchair Games begins today in Tempe and runs through July 12. 360+ Veterans from U.S. and Great Britain will compete in 20 competitive sports and events. Thanks to , , and . Good luck athletes!
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New video encourages #Veterans to “Discover What Matters.” Watch how Veterans’ lives change when they #LiveWholeHealth:
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Mindfulness means observing your surroundings without judgement in the present moment. VA’s Whole
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June is PTSD Awareness Month. On the AboutFace website, watch videos of Veterans, family members, and clinicians share their experiences with PTSD and PTSD treatment. ptsd.va.gov/apps/AboutFace/
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Veterans and those who care about them are encouraged to learn about healing from Veterans who know because they’ve been there.
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VA's mobile app for health and benefits gives Veterans access to a personalized experience to connect with VA.
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On the 5th Anniversary of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Americans unite to thank and honor Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. We also remember and support the survivors of our 1,584 yet unreturned Vietnam Veterans.
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VA San Diego Healthcare System celebrates 50 years of service to Veterans.
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As a Veteran, you might experience difficult life events or challenges after leaving the military — but you don’t have to face them alone. Learn about VA mental health resources closest to you: mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/local
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Due to recent world events, Veterans may be feeling emotional distress as they may be reminded of their own deployment experiences.
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Learn more about our Hospital in Home Intiative that has been helping some Veterans receive inpatient care from their home.
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The American Red Cross needs more people to give in the weeks ahead to recover from its worst blood crisis in more than a decade.
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Black Veterans have served and fought bravely throughout our nation's history. We honor the service of these brave Americans during Black History Month.
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You Asked, We Answered: What type of face mask should I wear for the best protection against omicron? Construction and fit are important.
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Every 2 seconds, blood is needed to help patients battling injury or an illness. January is #NationalBloodDonorMonth. Donate by rolling up a sleeve to save a life by giving blood this month. bit.ly/3fZC911
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The Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses meets 11 a.m.-4 p.m. ET Jan. 27.
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Here are the Top 10 most popular Veteran resources from 2021.
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Sports4Vets Throwdown is a virtual adaptive fitness competition hosted by VA’s Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events. Registration is limited to 500 participants. bit.ly/3FAPE2e
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Our national blood drive this year is December 2021 through March 2022. If you are healthy, we encourage you to visit bit.ly/3ETIFRy or bit.ly/3oVbqaQ to schedule an appointment at a VA blood drive or blood collection facility near you. bit.ly/30ovskK
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The attacks on Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941, launched the U.S. into World War II, when more than 16 million Americans served. On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, VA salutes the Americans who died and the survivors who fought in the years following the attack 80 years ago.
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Veterans: Interested in going back to school?
The #GIBill can help! Start today by applying for #education benefits. Learn more about GI Bill benefits here: bit.ly/3GbgCNB
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