Shoe slide developed by VA nurse helps Veterans relearn to walk
Saprina “Rene” Butler, R.N., had an idea about how to better help those with mobility issues. Her shoe …
Category: Health
Short-stay knee surgery has long-term benefit for Veteran
When Veteran Rick Rader had double total knee replacement surgery at Lebanon VAMC, he was out within two …
Veterans under 50 need flu shots, too
Over 640,000 people were hospitalized last year for the flu. The shot is not only for children and older …
VA, Walmart open telehealth locations to serve Veterans in rural areas
VA and Walmart cut the ribbon in Asheboro, North Carolina, Dec. 10, for a new VA-led Accessing Telehealth …
Helping Veterans choose health care providers is all about transparency
VA is eliminating the star ratings system starting in 2020. Veterans need to be able to compare VA …
VA mom helping women Veterans… inspired by her Navy daughter
“‘Hey Mom, I signed up for the Navy.” Oh. Okay. So, Jessica Burnett decided to support her daughter …
Borne the Battle #175: Benefits Breakdown: Diabetes Education, Programs
25% of Veterans in the VA Healthcare System have been diagnosed with diabetes. Mary Julius, breaks down …
VA opens gambling addiction center in Las Vegas
VA Las Vegas facility is a substance use and gambling residential treatment program with five rooms just for …
Grandson prompts Veteran to quit smoking
His grandson did not like the way he smelled, so this Veteran joined VA’s “Thinking About Quitting?” …
Serve Up Family Memories at the Table
To ensure that your holidays are merry, here are some tips to help prevent foodborne illness from crashing …