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Health Programs for Veterans

Last post: November 03, 2020 9:42 AM Posts: 1 Views: 788
  • Honoring and Supporting Our Veterans

    Beyond the doctors and nurses who provide you with high-quality health care, VHA offers tools and information to help you reach your optimal health. Tools like My HealtheVet enable you to manage your medical priorities through an online prescription refill service, personal health journal, and links to Federal and VA benefits. Use the health support services listed below to maintain your physical and mental wellness.

    Blind Rehabilitation
    Support for blind and low vision Veterans and their families

    Caregivers/Caregiving
    Support and services for those who care for Veterans

    Chaplain
    Attending to the spiritual health needs of Veterans

    Community Living Centers
    Short-stay and long-stay nursing home care for Veterans who are medically and mentally stable

    Compensated Work Therapy
    A vocational rehabilitation program that endeavors to match and support work ready veterans in competitive jobs.

    Dental Care Benefits
    Facts regarding dental eligibility criteria and information to assist Veterans in understanding their eligibility for VA dental care.

    Disease Prevention
    Advocating for health promotion, disease prevention, and health education for our nation’s Veterans

    Fisher House
    A "home away from home" for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers

    Geriatrics & Extended Care
    Geriatric and extended care services for Veterans including non-institutional and institutional options

    Homeless Services
    In our efforts to end Veteran homelessness within the next five years, the VA offers a variety of resources, programs and benefits to assist Veterans who are homeless.

    Mental Health
    Maintaining and improving the health and well-being of Veterans through excellence in health care, social services, education, and research

    MyHealtheVet
    Anywhere, anytime Internet access to VA health care information and services

    National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    The center of excellence for research and education on the prevention, understanding and treatment of PTSD

    Patient Centered Care
    Patient centered care empowers Veterans to define and achieve their own lifelong goals.

    Prescriptions
    Online prescription refills provided through My HealtheVet (Requires Login)

    Prosthetics and Sensory Aids
    The premier source of prosthetic and orthotic services, sensory aids, medical equipment, and support services for Veterans

    Readjustment Counseling (Vet Centers)
    Offers services to eligible Veterans and their families in an effort to aid their successful transition from military to civilian life

    Rural Health
    Improving access and quality of care for Veterans living in rural areas

    Smoking Cessation
    Resources and tools to help smokers quit

    Substance Abuse Programs
    Treatments addressing all types of problems related to substance use, from unhealthy use of alcohol to life-threatening addictions

    Telehealth
    Connecting health records and services to Veterans and providers

    Veterans Crisis Line
    The Veterans Crisis Line (Dial 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1) is a toll-free, confidential resource that connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring VA responders

    Weight Management
    The MOVE! program: helping veterans lose weight, keep it off and improve their health

    Women Veterans Health Care
    Implementing positive changes in the provision of care for all women Veterans

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