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You can apply to find out in advance if you can be buried in a VA national cemetery. This is called a pre-need determination of eligibility—and it can help make the burial planning process easier for your family members in their time of need. va.gov/burials-memorials/pre….
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GLAVREF -- Powering Science; Empowering Veterans retweeted
LAACC Breast Cancer Luncheon
When:
Wed. Oct 23, 2024, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm PT
Where:
Los Angeles VA Clinic
Ste. A349
351 East Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA
Cost:
Free
For Veterans
In-person only.
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October is Health Literacy Month, a great time to check out the Veterans Health Library! Learn more about health conditions, use decision aid tools, discover benefits information, watch educational videos and more. VA wants you to stay well-informed. veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov…
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No matter how you served or what you’ve experienced in military or civilian life, if you’re facing mental health challenges, you’re not alone.
MentalHealth.va.gov/mental-h…
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Veterans Crisis Line responders are trained to provide support no matter what you’re experiencing. Once you dial 988 and press 1, you'll be connected with a responder who will listen, ask a few questions, and help you make a plan to stay safe. Learn more: news.va.gov/114074/what-to-e…
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GLAVREF -- Powering Science; Empowering Veterans retweeted
VA Long Beach Healthcare System invites you to celebrate Veterans Day at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center Monday, November 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in parking lot B.
We'll have delicious food, awesome vendors, a car show, motorcycles, and great music! See you there!
GLAVREF -- Powering Science; Empowering Veterans retweeted
VA offers treatment options for traumatic brain injury that are proven to be very effective for most people.
MentalHealth.va.gov/tbi/trea…
GLAVREF -- Powering Science; Empowering Veterans retweeted
#VAResearch #Veterans #VAResearch_LA #VA_CSHIIP #HealthEquity, #WomenVeterans, #LGBTQ+
Link in post: doi.org/10.1089/heq.2024.008…
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Did you know the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a service member who died in the line of duty, or the survivor of a Veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness, may be eligible for a tax-free monetary benefit?
Learn more: va.gov/disability/dependency…
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Happy Global Peer Specialist Celebration Day! Today we honor the remarkable work of Peer Specialists, #Veterans with lived experience who help guide other Veterans through their recovery journeys. Read about the power of peer support in a recent blog post: bit.ly/4eIEhab
GLAVREF -- Powering Science; Empowering Veterans retweeted
VA clinicians are concerned with pain their patients experience. VA sponsored a pain management summit to ensure Veterans receive the best possible care.
news.va.gov/135478/pain-mana…
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VA is dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ Veterans manage their mental health challenges in a sensitive, respectful environment.
Find healing: MentalHealth.va.gov/lgbtq-pl…
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VA understands that women Veterans may have unique experiences and treatment needs. VA mental health clinicians work to ensure that all women Veterans have access to high-quality gender-sensitive treatment.
Find support:
MentalHealth.va.gov/women-ve…
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FREE #Veteran Claims Clinic on 10/22 and 10/23 at Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park, 905 E. El Segundo Blvd, 9am-3pm. Reps will help with filing claims, obtaining VA ID cards, signing up for health care, requesting records & much more. Appts recommended: bit.ly/OCT-LA-VETERANS
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Research shows that loving-kindness meditation has tremendous benefits, from improving our physical and mental well-being to improving our social and emotional health.
news.va.gov/135594/live-whol…
GLAVREF -- Powering Science; Empowering Veterans retweeted
DYK: Simple exercises can lower your arthritis pain.
Find tips to get more activity and help relieve your pain on #MyHealtheVet: myhealth.va.gov/ss20220513-g…
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GLAVREF -- Powering Science; Empowering Veterans retweeted
With the official VA Health and Benefits app, you can manage your VA health care, benefits, and payments from your mobile phone or tablet.
Download this one-stop shop today or learn more at digital.va.gov.
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The Primary Care - Mental Health Integration (PC-MHI) Program provides fast and convenient care by putting mental health-trained staff into the primary care setting, making the process of asking and getting help easy for #Veterans.
Read the full story at va.gov/greater-los-angeles-h…
