A panel of experts from VA and the Department of Defense developed the latest guideline for managing PTSD and acute stress disorder. The 2017 Clinical Practice Guideline includes the most effective treatments for PTSD, rated both for the quality of the clinical studies and the strength of the recommendations. Check out the PTSD Monthly Update
Read moreSecretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Dr. David J. Shulkin, and Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Kent Hehr, joined officials from both nations June 27-28 at VA headquarters to discuss how strategic partnerships can help improve benefits and services for Veterans and their families.
Read moreColon cancer is one of the most common diagnoses among both men and women in the United States. Approximately 4,000 Veterans are diagnosed with colon cancer each year.
Read moreUltraviolet Radiation Protecting your skin from the harmful effects of the sun is very important during the spring and summer months.
Read moreEvery May, VA recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month as an opportunity to raise public awareness and reduce the inaccurate and often damaging stereotypes associated with mental health conditions. This year’s theme, Use Your Voice, encourages everyone to amplify the national conversation about Veteran mental health and to show their support for the Veteran community. Use
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