The Atlanta VA Health Care System celebrates its cardiovascular professionals during Cardiovascular Professionals Week, February 9-15.
Our multidisciplinary team includes nurses, board-certified cardiovascular specialists and sub-specialists, cardiovascular and medical instrument technicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, fellows, residents and students.
“Cardiovascular professionals work as a team to deliver exceptional patient care in the inpatient and outpatient settings to heal the hearts of our Veterans,” says Dr. Maziar Zafari, Chief of Cardiology at Atlanta VAHCS.
Atlanta VAHCS thanks all of its cardiovascular staff for their dedication and commitment to our Veterans.
For more Atlanta VAHCS stories, click HERE.
Women’s Health Message to Women Veterans
 Did you know stroke is the third most common cause of death in women? In fact, one in five women will have a stroke in their lifetime. Surprised? You’re not alone. Women Veterans may not know that high blood pressure, post-traumatic stress disorder, and unhealthy lifestyles post-service may put you at greater risk.
Don’t skip a beat on your heart or brain health! Give yourself one less thing to worry about and schedule your next checkup to speak with your VA health care provider about your risk. Focusing on the American Heart Association’s Essential 8 can keep you healthier and reduce your risk for stroke and other heart conditions.
Visit the Women Veterans Heart Health page or the American Stroke Association to learn more.
Your VA health care team is here to support you. Call, text, and chat with the Women Veterans Call Center (1-855-VA-WOMEN) to speak to a real person who can help you enroll, schedule an appointment, and connect you to care you can trust.
 Taking your medicines as directed can greatly improve your health. If you have questions or concerns about how to take the medicines you are prescribed, ask your health care provider or pharmacist.
Tell your provider about all the medicines you take and how you take them. Include over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbals, supplements, and all medicine prescribed by providers in the community.
For more information: Be Involved in Your Health Care: Know Your Medicines | Veterans Affairs
 The deadline to use the My HealtheVet user ID and password has been extended from Jan. 31, 2025, to March 4, 2025.
VA is committed to ensuring Veteran information is protected and that our technologies meet modern security standards. That is why two major changes are coming to how Veterans, caregivers and beneficiaries sign in to VA websites and apps this year. VA is moving to a modern, refined sign-in experience.
Read MORE.
Atlanta VAHCS Quarterly Veteran Town Hall
 The next Atlanta VAHCS Quarterly Veteran Town Hall Meetings will take place Friday, March 28, 2025. Join us for updates, Q&A, and resources.
For upcoming events, visit: Events | VA Atlanta health care | Veterans Affairs
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