VA's National Advance Care Planning via Group Visits Program engages veterans, caregivers and those they trust in facilitated group conversations about the kind of care that's right for each of them. It also covers the steps you can take to have...
What to expect when you call the Veterans Crisis Line
If you're going through a tough time or having thoughts of suicide, you're not alone, and there is hope. There really are people who want to listen and help. Reaching out for help may be the last thing you want to do, and you may think no one...
The Veterans Health Library expands online presence
The Veterans Health Library has over 1,600 health sheets and 175 videos in both English and Spanish. It gives veterans access to health information to help them make informed decisions on their care. The medical content in the library...
Veteran eXpeRience brings new reality in health care to veterans
On Dec. 15, Veteran Health Administration (VHA) Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning (OHIL) hosted the first-ever Veteran eXpeRience at the National SimLEARN Validation, Evaluation, and Testing (SimVET) Center in Orlando, Florida. At this...
Army veteran: Battlefield acupuncture has him “on cloud nine”
Army veteran Joe Knight, from West Haven, Connecticut, had started drinking again when he was unable to obtain opiate pain medications to manage his pain. Battlefield acupuncture (BFA) offered relief for the pain and a new opportunity to...
Some pharmacies to return to Tricare in January
According to Cigna/Express Scripts, more than 2,000 independent pharmacies will rejoin the Tricare retail pharmacy network. "Since we issued the new solicitation on Dec. 1, we are pleased that more than 2,000 pharmacies have accepted the terms...
