Whole Health Overview

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Flu Vaccinations

Drive Thru Flu Vaccine Clinics Available

Veterans can get their flu shots with a scheduled appointment or call to make an appointment for our drive thru Flu vaccine clinic.

Fort Meade: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm

Rapid City CBOC: October 6^th from 8:00am -12:00pm and October 22nd, 27th, 29th, from  8:00am -12.:00pm.

Hot Springs: October 13^th 9:00am -1:00pm and October 15th, 22nd from  11:00am -3:00pm.

Call for your appointment 1-877-339-6837.

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National Physical Therapy Month

October is National Physical Therapy Month. Physical Therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement.  After making a diagnosis, physical therapists create personalized treatment plans that help their patients improve mobility, reduce or manage pain and other chronic conditions, recover from injury, and prevent future injury and chronic disease.  VA Black Hills has nine Physical Therapists working in the health care system. How can we help you?

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MOVE! Weight Management Program

You can count on the same high-quality, safe care you've come to expect from your VA Black Hills. Many groups can now meet virtually with the VA Video Connect (VVC) program. Stay safe at  home while getting the support you need.

What's Important to Know

• New MOVE! VVC Group October 2020.
• Appointments without a referral or consult from primary care
• No co-pay
• A focus on improving your health and wellness
• Support for eating wisely and increasing your physical activity
• Coaching and feedback to help you reach your weight management goals

Upcoming VVC MOVE! groups

10/22/2020: 16 session weekly move group scheduled Thursdays from 830 -930 am. Participants get a spiral bound MOVE! weight management workbook! Group participants participate via VVC and can be located at their home for the meetings!

11/12/2020: 16 session weekly move group scheduled Thursdays from 1-2 pm.  Participants get a spiral bound MOVE! weight management workbook! Group participants participate via VVC and can be located at their home for the meetings!

MONHTLY SUPPORT GROUP

10/28/2020 - This group will be the 4^th Wednesday of the month from 9-10 am via VVC. Great for people who have reached weight management goals and want monthly group support. 

All groups are VVC.

For more information call (605) 718-1095 ext 3-3054 or visit https://www.blackhills.va.gov/services/MOVE.asp

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Mixed Level/Chair Yoga

Don't miss our Facebook Live Yoga sessions on Thursday's at 1:00 p.m.  Like us on Facebook This program can be done from your own home and is specialized for people with disabilities and movement restrictions.

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Holidays, Events, & Observances

October:

• Patient Centered Care Month
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• AIDS Awareness Month
• Emotional Wellness Month
• National Depression Education and Awareness Month
• National Physician Assistant Week 6-12
• International Day of Older Persons 10/1
• World Cerebral Palsy Day 10/6
• World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 10/10
• World Mental Health Day 10/10
• Columbus Day 10/12
• National First Responders Day 10/28
• Halloween 10/31

November:

• American Diabetes Month
• Lung Cancer Awareness Month
• Family Caregivers Month
• Veterans Day 11/11
• Great American SmokeOut 11/19
• Thanksgiving 11/26

December:

• Christmas 12/25

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VA Mobile

Aiming to improve the health of Veterans by providing technologies that expand clinical care beyond the traditional office visit. VA Mobile releases new Apps for Veterans regularly. For more information about available Apps please visit https://mobile.va.gov/.

Fall 2020 Edition

• Whole Health Overview
• Flu Vaccinations
• MOVE! Weight Management Program
• Mixed Level/Chair Yoga
• Holidays, Events, & Observances
• VA Mobile

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Learn More

Get the App

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Annie App for Veterans

Annie is a VA service that sends automated text messages to Veterans to help them stay focused on their self-care. Thousands of Veterans successfully use Annie to stay healthy and on track in meeting their wellness goals. Anyone with a phone that can send and received text messages can use Annie. For more information on Annie App for Veterans call (605) 347-2511 ext 17848 or visit:   https://mobile.va.gov/app/annie-app-veterans

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Great American Smokeout

If you smoke, you probably remember your first cigarette. Now, let the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) help you remember your last.

Join us for the Great American Smokeout on November 19 and learn about effective methods to stop smoking — for good. With medications, programs, and resources specifically designed for Veterans, VA can help you make this lifestyle improvement, for not only your physical health but also, surprisingly, your mental health.

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Ready to Quit Tobacco?

Did you know that 70% of Veterans who ever smoked have been successful in quitting? VHA Quitline counselors are standing by to talk to you. Are you ready to make the call?

If you're ready to quit, call 1-855-784-8838 to speak to a counselor. 

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Telephone Lifestyle Coaching (TLC)

Ask for a TLC referral today and work with your coach to:

• Eat Wisely
• Limit Alcohol
• Manage Stress
• Be Physically Active
• Strive for a healthy weight

VA Black Hills Health Care System offers Telephone Lifestyle Coaching for Veterans who may choose to work on their health and wellbeing without having to come to the medical center.

To start the program, Veterans simply need to let their health care team know they would like to enroll and then be prepared to receive a call from their coach at a time they prefer. 

For more information on Telephone Lifestyle Coaching, visit www.prevention.va.gov/tlc

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