Veterans donate during National Blood Donor Month
The winter months are the hardest season on the blood supply in America. Inclement weather, canceled blood …
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Vet throws holiday party for Veterans for 31 years
Army Veteran “Doc” Dentice planned on a one-and-done holiday party for Veterans at the Milwaukee VA back …
VA-led study asks: Is alcohol healthy?
A new study of more than 400,000 people finds that one or two drinks four days a week increases the risk of …
Electro Convulsive Therapy for Veteran’s depression
Army Vietnam Veteran Donald Weiss is being treated for depression with Electro Convulsive therapy. He is …
VA’s “Warrior to Soul Mate” program for couples
She’s in Iraq. He’s at home with the kids. The distance and the difference in life’s demands can cause …
Identifying Veterans at highest risk for suicide
VA has a program called REACH VET which identifies Veterans at highest risk for suicide. It identified …
VA Observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Because it is estimated that approximately 12 percent of women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some …
VA working to treat polytrauma and TBI Veterans who suffer headaches
While treatment for headaches is available at all VA medical centers, seven hospitals are specifically …
Veteran Finds Salvation in VA Treatment Program Suicide Prevention Month
Marine Veteran Randy Elston attempted suicide because he felt there was no hope. After treatment at VA’s …
Army Veteran returns to annual TEE tournament in Iowa
Army Veteran Joni Mulvania is back for this year’s TEE Tournament in Iowa, an annual event for blind …