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CDC Suicide Prevention Updates and Resources – Subscribe Now!
CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) has created a new email list for announcements related to suicide prevention, including news about CDC's funded programs, new suicide data and reports, and other CDC suicide prevention activities. ...
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Depression Triggers and Aging
Suicide Prevention Word-Search Puzzle
Veteran suicide prevention is a team effort. Whether you or they know it or not, every Veteran has an immediate suicide prevention team consisting of family members and friends. It’s up to his or her team to be proactive in detecting the signs of suicide...
Local Man Works to prevent veteran suicide
“Since we started our program, to my knowledge, we have 22 veterans that we deterred from taking their life,” said O’Malley. https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/local-man-works-to-prevent-veteran-suicide/
How to know if it’s depression or just ‘normal’ sadness
Unlike everyday sadness, clinical depression is a potentially serious and highly treatable illness Follow the link to read more: SOURCE: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/10/10/how-to-know-depression-from-sadness/
Dial 988 for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across...
Veteran Suicide Numbers At 17 Per Day
While Veteran suicides have come down slightly, our goal is 100% prevention. Veteran suicide prevention is the #1 priority among Veterans. VetForceMultiplier.org is a unique Dedicated Digital Portal website to provide a wealth of quality and diverse information and...
Vet Force Multiplier Press Release
One Veteran Suicide is One Too Many! Every three days, an Alabama Veteran dies by suicide. In part, this fact became the genesis for the Veteran Force Multiplier (VFM) comprehensive and informative suicide prevention online portal. You will discover that the VFM...
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, an equal opportunity employer, announces recruitment for a Veterans Claims Analyst. Knowledge and Experience: […]...
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Published on: 2024-08-26
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) celebrated the Phase II expansion of the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at […]...
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Published on: 2023-02-13
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INFORMATION SHEET FOR VETERANS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT AS AN EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT […]...
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Published on: 2023-01-30
The State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) are scheduled to meet on Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. It will be […]...
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Published on: 2022-12-19
The State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) are scheduled to meet on July 1 at 2 p.m. The meeting is […]...
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Published on: 2022-06-30
VAntage Point Blog
For a group of Veterans at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System, Parkinson’s care includes a regular check-in to see what they’ve built with Legos....
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Unlock free membership to Innerworld, a peer social support mental wellness app. Become an anonymous avatar in a community built for Veterans and their family members....
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Most U.S. states and territories provide tax benefits for Veterans, their families and survivors. Whether you’re a Veteran checking options in your area, a family member or survivor seeking clarity, or a transitioning service member planning your next move, this guide simplifies the process. We’ve organized these benefits alphabetically by...
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Published on: 2025-04-22
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Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers many virtual care tools to support Veterans’ mental well-being and encourage self-care. In this video, you will learn about some of the apps that can help Veterans build resilience, stay connected, and...
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Published on: 2025-04-22
Daughter and son-in-law find a diary of her father's life as a prisoner of war written on toilet paper....
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A good night’s sleep is crucial for your overall health and well-being. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers many virtual care tools to help Veterans get the best sleep possible. In this video, you will learn about some of the apps and web resources that help Veterans treat their...
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Published on: 2025-04-22
Explore VA
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Seeking The Military Suicide Solution - Podcasts
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About Today’s Guest:Jamie Mustard is the world’s leading authority on perception in the physical world. Steeped in the worlds of technology, product engagement, and the creative arts, Jamie consults with leading companies, CEOs, creative artists, etc., getting their messages, products, brands and ideas to STAND OUT to their desired audiences.This...
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Published on: 2020-12-31
About Today’s Show: Duane and Shauna reflect on the themes that emerged from the collective series, which include: Coordination and Collaboration, featuring MSG Tom Cruz Public Health Approach, featuring Dr. Matt Miller Risk Factors/Warning Signs featuring USMC Veteran David Bachmann Reaching out to support, featuring MG(R) Mark Graham Reducing stigma, featuring...
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Published on: 2020-12-29
About Today’s Guest: Chris Jachimiec is a recently retired member of the United States Air Force. Over the course of his 20 year career he served in multiple military leadership roles in Nevada, Germany and Korea and is a veteran of the war in Afghanistan. He was named the Air Combat...
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Published on: 2020-12-22
About Today’s Guest: Dr. Bridget Matarazzo is a Clinical Research Psychologist and the Director of Clinical Services at VA’s Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Suicide Prevention and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She completed her Pre-Doctoral Internship at the Denver VA...
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Published on: 2020-12-15
About Today’s Guest: Michael Sugrue began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer in 1998. As a Security Forces Officer, Michael specialized in Law Enforcement, Global Force Protection, Anti-Terrorism, Nuclear Security, Foreign Air Field Assessments and Air Base Ground Defense.Michael served in a...
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Published on: 2020-12-08
Honoring Vets
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Herbert R. Metoyer Jr. earned an Army commission in April 1956. Metoyer’s service began in the transportation corps at Fort Eustis, Virginia, but it wasn’t long until he landed at flight school in Texas to train as a pilot. Metoyer served two years in Libya, assisting with a survey of...
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Air Force Veteran Chuck Yeager is best known for becoming the first person to break the sound barrier by flying faster than Mach 1, the speed of sound....
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Still Serving
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We Honor Veterans (WHV)
The National Alliance for Care at Home and We Honor Veterans celebrate the Dole Act becoming law as it ensures that families of terminally-ill Veterans receiving VA-furnished hospice care - wherever they call home - retain access to their full VA burial allowance. Read the statement. The post The Alliance...
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WHV partner input helps WHV shape our priorities, resources, and website updates to help give our partners everything they need to care for Veteran patients! The post Feedback Requested: 2024 WHV Partner Survey appeared first on We Honor Veterans....
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Hope Hospice had the privilege of recognizing the service of Medal of Honor recipient, MSG Rodela! The post Honoring Medal of Honor Recipient, MSG Jose Rodela appeared first on We Honor Veterans....
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Published on: 2024-10-31
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Hospice-Veteran Partnerships bring WHV hospice partners, VA representatives, and others who care for Veterans together to meet community needs! Learn more about how the South Central TX HVP and Eastern GA HVP are supporting community members in need. The post Hospice-Veteran Partnerships Support their Communities appeared first on We Honor...
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Level 5 WHV partner, Infinity Hospice, hosts a ceremony to honor Veterans of the Korean War! The post Recognizing the “Forgotten” Veterans of the Korean War appeared first on We Honor Veterans....
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VA News
Live Whole Health
Mindfulness is an evidence-based treatment for chronic pain. Studies have shown that it can help increase acceptance and improve functioning, as well as reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and bodily tension. This video developed by Hang Ruan LICSW, Senior Social Worker in VISN 20 CRH TelePain, provides a guided mindfulness...
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#LiveWholeHealth: Moments of Pause...
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The word yoga means union. When we practice yoga, we experience the union of our body, mind and breath. This creates ease and well-being in the body and mind. Chair yoga offers a more accessible way to enjoy these benefits of the exercise. This 23-minute gentle lower-body chair exercise class...
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Nature speaks in a universal language, understandable by people from all over the world. Since we can learn how our surroundings – both natural and man-made – impact us, there are many ways that we can use nature to enhance mindful awareness. Each of us responds differently to sights, smells,...
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Twisting at the waist creates mobility in the spine, energizes the body and aids in digestion. These are just a few of the many benefits this simple movement offers. In this four-and-a-half-minute standing twist series, Mary Horne, Yoga Teacher from Central Arkansas VA, guides a moving meditation practice that is...
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Published on: 2020-05-19
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My HealtheVet
Next time you need to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your VA appointment, keep in mind that you can do it through My HealtheVet....
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National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, 2021 At Home
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Veterans Health Videos – Youtube
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A pilot program for secure record sharing that insures consistency of medical care while saving veterans time and money. To view the Section 508-compliant version of this video visit: http://www.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp...
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Inspired by conversations with wounded veterans in the waiting room, retired USAF combat photojournalist Stacy Pearsall begins the Veterans Portrait Project at the Charleston VA Medical Center. To view the Section 508-compliant version of this video visit: http://www.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp...
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Electronic Health Record Modernization
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Veterans Benefits – Youtube
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