Why I get my health care at VA: Mike
After 6 years in the Marine Corps, Mike found transition to civilian life difficult. He ended up homeless, living in his car, but turned his life around with VA programs for homeless Vets.
"There are resources available at VA. And if you don’t use it, shame on you. It’s there. That’s why it’s there. And I finally woke up to that. And my motivation was my son. When you look at your kid, I don’t want him to end up living the way I’m living," said Mike.
VA baby showers help Veterans amid the pandemic
VA baby showers are not new to VA. The traditionally indoor and in-person events have been held for over a decade at different medical centers prior to the onset of COVID-19. This year, VA medical centers adapted their events to the current climate by converting to either drive-thru or virtual platforms.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has truly brought out the best in our communities in terms of its support of our nation’s heroes. We are grateful for the partnerships that allow us to proudly support Veterans through community donations. It’s a helpful addition to the provision of VA health care,” said Sabrina Clark, director of Voluntary Services.
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100-year-old widow receives vaccine thanks to SAVE LIVES Act
Thanks to the SAVE LIVES Act, VA research pharmacist David Panning administered the COVID-19 vaccine to his wife’s 100-year-old great-grandmother Elsie Dietz. Dietz's first husband, Harold Mull, was killed in action during WWII.
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Lung cancer stories for healing and connection
“Lung cancer is no longer a death sentence,” said Emily Eyres, chief program officer for the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer. “There’s an opportunity to live with the disease or even, if caught early, you can be cured. We want Veterans to know that they have options.”
VA partnered with the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer to leverage resources to increase awareness about lung cancer screening options to improve outcomes for Veterans.
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