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Live Whole Health #310: Healing carrot soup with ginger and turmeric
1+ week, 4+ day ago (200+ words) Robin Anglin, MS, MA, RD Health System Specialist, Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation Lightly roasting fresh vegetables helps bring out new flavors and supports your immune system. When onions and garlic roast, they start to taste sweet…...
How VA empowers Veterans through homeownership
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (168+ words) Chief of Communications, Loan Guaranty Service Homeownership represents more than just a property. "It signifies stability, wealth-building and a renewed sense of purpose for Veterans and their families," said Dr. Lawrence. He also underscored the crucial role that real estate…...
Bay Area Veterans enjoy Super Bowl experience, and community support
1+ mon, 3+ hour ago (194+ words) VA teamed up with Metropolis-GAMEDAY to give thousands of local Veterans and their families free access to the Super Bowl Experience on Feb. 4, 2026, at the Moscone Center, just down the road from Levi's Stadium, which hosted Super Bowl LX. VA emailed…...
Sheridan VA's Home Based Primary Care brings gardening to Vets
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (702+ words) Writer and editor, VISN 19 Creative Task Force Every morning, George Washington Brown checks on his garden, something that depends on him." "It gives me something to care for," said Brown, an Army Veteran. "Growing up, we had a vegetable farm....
Live Whole Health #306: February is for the heart (and chocolate): A dessert that loves you back
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (220+ words) Gina Foltz, MS, RD, LDN Whole Health Field Consultant, VHA Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation (OPCC&CT) If tofu seems like something meant for someone else's kitchen, consider this an easy introduction.Silken tofu has a very…...
Live Whole Health #293: Thanksgiving in a bite
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (623+ words) Gina Foltz, MS, RD, LDN Whole Health Field Consultant with the VA Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation (OPCC&CT) The holidays call for dishes that feel indulgent yet leave you feeling satisfied and energized.Traditional Thanksgiving flavors…...
Riding for a cause: A mission to S.A.V.E. our Veterans
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (916+ words) Woman in leather vest salutes beside military boots, helmet, and American flag monument at the S.A.V.E. run. Group observes solemnly under cloudy sky, conveying respect. Public Affairs, Office of the Director, New Mexico VA Medical Center For 12 consecutive years, the New…...
Watch out for scams and stay safe while online shopping
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (286+ words) Kim Adams and Janette Groom The holiday season may be over, but online sales continue. Post-holiday deals attract shoppers'and unfortunately, scammers. Fraud targeting Veterans and their families often increases during this time as criminals exploit online shopping and holiday generosity....
Fight winter’s chill with warming foods and drinks
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (404+ words) Dietetic Intern; Bethany Oxender, Dietetic Internship Director, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System When the nights are long and the days are cold, what we eat and drink helps us stay toasty and nourished. Some people may turn to soups and…...
Boy Scout gives back to Veterans
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (714+ words) Public Affairs Specialist, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital A new generation is rising through the ranks to serve Veterans. One of them is 16-year-old Haden Toenjes, an Illinois native and member of Boy Scouts of America's Tinley Park Troup 385." Toenjes…...