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South Jersey Stand Down: Veteran resources to include clothing lunch, housing, benefits and much more. Hosted & coordinated by the South Jersey Regional Stand Down Committee.
Where: 1510 Adriatic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
When: 10:00am - 2:00pm
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•When: May 20th 2026 (rain date May 22nd)
•11:00am-1:00pm. Start at Wilmington VA Medical Center outside Pavilion.
•What: Opportunity to Walk/Run 2K with your colleagues & donate to items to Wilmington VA homeless program:
- Non-perishable food items
- Ready to eat meals
- New clothing (socks, underwear, sweatpants)
- Personal hygiene items
- Denture adhesive
- Nail clippers
- Liquid laundry detergent *New items only please.
Wilmington VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Delaware & southern NJ will host their own VA2K at their locations and collect donations on May 20th 10am-1pm.
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 Live Better With COPD: A 9-Week Self-Management Program
This program is designed to help you feel more confident in managing your Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and staying in control of your day-to-day life. Over 9 weeks, you will learn practical skills that can help you breathe easier, reduce flareups, and improve your quality of life.
Our team of Whole Health: Healthy Living Team clinicians will guide you through tools you can start using right away, including:
- Ways to manage stress, worry, and breathlessness • How sleep, movement, and nutrition can support your lungs • Breathing exercises that help you feel more in control • How medications and inhalers can work best for you • Tips for staying active and doing the things that matter most to you
Classes are offered: Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.
Next session: May 28, 2026 – July 22, 2026
To enroll, contact the Whole Health Service at (302)994-2511 (x34026) or speak with your VA primary care provider about a referral. This is a virtual/telehealth offering.
 For 80 years, the Veterans Health Administration has delivered on America’s promise by helping Veterans build resilience and thrive. Today, expanding programs like adaptive sports and creative arts are taking that commitment even further. Learn more about VA’s adaptive sports and creative arts and how to get involved. https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/
To honor VA’s commitment to commemorating VHA’s 80th Anniversary and America’s 250th Birthday the Wilmington VA is sharing video's created by Hillsdale College and the White House in celebration of America: Celebrating the Triumph of the American Spirit
Be Involved in Your Health Care
The National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (NCP) Monthly Topic for April is Be Involved in Your Health Care. You can explore resources and next steps to help Veterans become more involved in their health care. Also, be sure to check out the Veterans Health Library for additional education on the subject.
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