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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 09/13/2022 04:00 PM EDT

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Infantry Soldier’s recovery journey
09/13/2022 02:00 PM EDT

Man throwing horseshoe
Before recovery, Veteran surrounded himself with people who enabled his opioid addiction. “If you hang out in a barbershop, you are going to get a haircut.”
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Edward David Shames
09/13/2022 11:30 AM EDT

Shames VOD
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Edward David Shames, who served as a paratrooper during World War II and was a member of the famed Easy Company.
PSA highlights women Veterans
09/13/2022 09:50 AM EDT

Two women Veterans talking in a gym; PSA
September is Suicide Prevention Month. A new PSA encourages women Veterans to reach out for help when needed and to help find the right VA resources.
Help ease patient pain during Sickle Cell Awareness Month
09/13/2022 09:00 AM EDT

American Red Cross needs blood donations for sickle cell disease
During Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September, the American Red Cross emphasizes the importance of a diverse blood supply to help meet the needs of those with sickle cell disease – the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S.
Daily Schedule – September 13th
09/13/2022 08:00 AM EDT

Secretary McDonough will be on official travel in Iowa where he will meet with VA Staff, Local Union leaders, and Congressional Delegations.
Seeking Veterans for the midterm elections
09/12/2022 06:00 PM EDT

illustration of man in military uniform outside building with sign to vote
Vet the Vote is is seeking to recruit 100,000 Veterans and military family members to be poll workers in the 2022 midterms and other future elections.
#Live Whole Heath #137: Connecting mind and body #6
09/12/2022 04:00 PM EDT

Mind and Body session 6
Connecting mind and body is important for your overall whole health. Your body responds to the way you think, feel, and act and this is often called the “mind-body connection.”