How to Avoid Secure Messaging Mistakes

Simple steps for helpful responses You may not be able to travel to your medical center or spend time on the phone to ask your health care team non-urgent questions. That's where My HealtheVet’s Secure Messaging feature comes in handy. Like email, Secure Messaging allows you to contact your health care team. But, there are some things to know before pressing send. Learn more.

Do You Know the MISSION Act? The MISSION Act of 2018 strengthens and enhances VA’s ability to deliver the best care and services to you at VA sites and in the community. It helps VA deliver trusted, easy-to-access, high-quality care at VA facilities, virtually through telehealth, and in your community. That means you get the care and services you need, where and when you need them. Learn more.

Cancer: Diagnosing and Preventing Cancer is scary. If you’ve experienced it or if you care for someone who has gone through it, you know how tough it can be. Since most cancers show no early symptoms, regular screenings can help with early detection. While cancer is a general term referring to more than 200 different diseases, there are three common types to be aware of. Learn more.

Understanding Diabetic Nerve Damage Nerve damage from diabetes is called diabetic neuropathy. About half of all people with diabetes have some form of nerve damage. It is a serious and common problem of diabetes. You can often prevent diabetic neuropathy or slow its progress with tight blood sugar control and a healthy lifestyle. Learn more.

Your ‘Allergy’ may be an Intolerance Ever gotten sick after eating certain foods? If so, it’s important to know the difference between a food allergy and food intolerance. While your reaction may be a food allergy, if your immune system is not responding, it could be something else. Don’t let a food intolerance put a damper on your summer cookouts. Learn more.

Take Steps to Prevent Falls Falls cause the most broken bones and are the leading cause of injury deaths among older adults. As you age, physical changes, health conditions, and sometimes the medications you take make falls more likely. However, there are practical things you can do to reduce your risk of falling. Learn more.

Get Ready for 2019 Hurricane Season Hurricane season started June 1. Scientists expect many hurricanes and have already planned the first three names: Andrea, Dorian, and Humberto. Right now, you’ve got time to plan, and get your health preparedness needs ready. Proper planning can help you get through this hurricane season safely. Learn more.

Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and (PRESS 1). Learn more.

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