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Upcoming Stand Down Events 2017- During the months of September and October, Stand Down Against Veteran Homelessness events are held in Savannah, Georgia, and in Myrtle Beach and Charleston, South Carolina. Learn more about these upcoming events.
Celebrating Jack Lillich—a World War II POW- National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed Friday, Sept. 15, and is a sobering reminder that freedom truly isn’t free. Former Army Staff Sgt. John “Jack” E. Lillich can tell you about the price of freedom.
September is Suicide Prevention Month- September is Suicide Prevention Month. Veteran suicide is not only a tragedy—it’s an epidemic. VA Secretary Dr. David Shulkin placed suicide prevention at the top of his list of priorities shortly after being appointed.
Charleston VA leader in environmental excellence- Charleston VAMC was recently named as one of the top 25 Environmental Excellence Award winners by Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care.
Caution encouraged to view solar eclipse- On Monday, residents of South Carolina will be treated to a rare celestial event – a total solar eclipse. The moon will pass between the sun and the Earth, resulting in almost total darkness.
Service dog leads Navy Veteran to independence- This week, Aug. 6 – 12, is recognized as International Assistance Dog Week—acknowledging all the hardworking paws that help men and women live beyond their disability-related limitations.
PTSD study to help future Veterans find balance- A new study by Charleston VA researchers explores the link between PTSD and immune function, and investigates ways targeting the immune system may lead to new treatment options for Veterans with PTSD.
Dermatology services expanded at Beaufort Clinic- Dr. Paul Ross, the newest dermatologist at the Beaufort VA Community Outpatient Clinic, has helped make a significant impact by providing dermatology services to area Veterans since his arrival in October 2016.
Charleston Veteran takes gold at Golden Age Games- Navy Veteran and Charleston VAMC patient Patricia Farrell-Hursey danced her way into her first appearance at a VA adaptive sports event – this year’s 31st National Veterans Golden Age Games held May 11–17 in Biloxi.
VA offers Couples and Family Therapy- Veterans can successfully deal with struggles they may face in relationships with their spouses and children through a patient-family centered approach in the Couples and Family Therapy Clinic at Charleston VAMC.
From the Veterans Health Administration
With VA Adaptive Sports, life has become a joy- It's more than therapy. The Veterans Summer Sports Clinic offers many exciting recreational opportunities for Veterans accepting the challenge to strengthen their bodies and improve their self-worth.
My HealtheVet has a New Look - Check it Out!- The next generation of My HealtheVet is here, and we think you will like what you see! The new site was recently redesigned with new colors and a cleaner look. Check it out today!
National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament- The National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament, being held this week in Iowa City, Iowa, gives disabled Veterans an opportunity to learn new skills and strengthen their self-esteem.
Veteran Receives High-tech Prosthetic Hand- Afghanistan Veteran Daniel Glanz has a brand new prosthetic hand, an iLimb Quantum, with functions that are programmable with a smartphone app and can change functions with a simple gesture.
Veteran talks about suicide to help other Veterans- Combat Veteran Alexandrea Gries shares her experiences with Veterans to help them overcome their obstacles and issues. “VA is probably the single biggest reason why I'm still alive.”
Helping Hands for Healthy Hearts for PA Veterans- At the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, the new cardiac catheterization suite offers state-of-the-art care for area Veterans close to home. Less travel and loved ones by their side.
Veteran Shares Green Thumb Hobby with Fellow Vets- An Iraq war Veteran tells his story of post-combat struggles and how Veterans Affairs health care professionals helped him commit to a better life and share his green thumb hobby.
Veteran Sexual Trauma Victims: You Are Not Alone- After Mary experienced Military Sexual Trauma, she was afraid to report it. She thought she was alone. She got help at VA and now wants to get the word out to other Veterans about MST coordinators.
Veterans Find Prostate Cancer Cure at McGuire- Veterans across America travel to McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond for treatment of moderate to aggressive forms of prostate cancer using “brachytherapy” a much better option for Veterans.
10 Things About The Veterans Choice Program- Here's all the information about the Veterans Choice Program. Find out if you are eligible to receive health care from a community provider. How is the 40-mile calculation determined? And other FAQs.
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