Local Features
RSS
Memorial Day 2013- Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer, but for millions of families it holds a much deeper meaning. Please take a moment this Memorial Day to think of these patriots and their families for giving their all.
We’ve Redesigned Our Entire Website for You!- Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. This redesign is based on feedback from Veterans and VA facilities around the country.
E-Donate Is Simple, Speedy, Safe- The new E-Donate service allows community members who wish to give back to Veterans a quick, safe way to pledge their support online. You choose the medical center, the amount, and the account.
Protect Yourself and Others- Getting a yearly flu shot is one of the most important ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from influenza. "The flu vaccine is made differently each year," explains DeWayne Hamlin, Medical Center Director.
Veterans Day – Victory 5k Run/Walk- According to DeWayne Hamlin, Medical Center Director, preregistration for the medical center’s 5th annual Veterans 5k Run/Walk, which is held in advance of Veterans Day, is available now. The Victory 5K is open to the public.
Selecting a Healthcare Agent- By appointing a healthcare agent, you are clearly stating who has the authority to make health decisions on your behalf should your doctor determine that you lack the ability to make healthcare decisions.
Summer Safety- Every year, most of us look forward to summer in the sun – vacation at the beach or lake, camping, family reunions, picnics, and the Fourth of July. With summer temperatures on the rise, here are a few helpful tips to keep you healthy and safe in the sun.
June 17th is Father’s Day- In celebration, we salute our Veteran dads for their important roles as fathers, grandfathers, and great grandfathers. We also take our hats off to their families, friends, and all who support them in this role.
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month- According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), an estimated 28 million Americans have hearing loss. If you think you or a loved is among them, there is help.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month- In both civilian and military settings, service members can experience a range of unwanted sexual behaviors that they may find distressing. These experiences happen to both women and men.
From the Veterans Health Administration
Memorial Day - When America Remembers- Memorial Day — a time for the nation to pause and remember the service of deceased Veterans and military members who died on active duty, a time when Americans honor the fallen.
VA Launches Hotline for Women Veterans- The Department of Veterans Affairs has a new hotline to respond to questions from Veterans, their families and caregivers about the many VA services and resources available to women Veterans.
VA Medical Centers Named for Presidents- Can you name the three VA medical centers named for United States presidents? Here’s a story on the Franklin Delano Roosevelt campus of the Hudson Valley Healthcare System in Montrose, New York.
Research Today Means Healthier Tomorrow- May 13-17 is National VA Research Week with the theme “VA Research Inspires.” VA Research has been part of advances in treating heart disease, diabetes, spinal cord injury and mental health disorders.
PTSD Help: With You When You Need It Most- VA is making it possible for Veterans to access PTSD information in mobile friendly formats. Check out the mobile self-help apps and “treatment companion” apps. Find “Where to Get Help for PTSD.”
VA Nurses: Quality and Innovation in Patient Care- VA salutes our 80,000 nurses during National Nurses Week…and every week. Every day, VA’s nurses provide state-of-the-art, cost-effective nursing care to America’s Veterans and their families.
Stress? Problems? Here is Free Online Help!- Moving Forward is an online program that helps overcome life’s challenges. Designed specifically for Veterans and Military Service Members, but can anyone can use it to make problems more manageable.
An Easier-to-Understand Billing Statement- VA, with help from Veterans, has created a more patient-friendly statement that is easier to understand. The improved statement has a concise layout and several new features that Veterans wanted.
Two Volunteers at Erie VA Team Up to Save a Veteran's Life- When a Veteran’s life hung in the balance, two volunteers worked together calmly and efficiently to render aid. Their efforts may have made the difference between life and death.
PTSD Study: Men Versus Women- In an effort to develop PTSD treatments that are geared more precisely to the unique needs of men and women, VA researchers have begun to investigate how men and women learn to fear.
Subscribe to Receive
Email Updates
Email Updates
