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Mindfulness and Well-Being

Veterans in our mindfulness program report a decrease in depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, chronic pain, and increase in quality of life. Join one of our classes to support your own health and well-being!

VHA Workplace Wellness Award of Excellence

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System receives Silver in the VHA Workplace Wellness Award of Excellence.

Audiology Doc puts the ‘A’ in Awesome!

Veteran expresses appreciation for their Audiology provider during a recent visit to the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.

Vietnam Vet Coaches WLA vets on Returning to Work

Bill Pike enjoys preparing Veterans in his classes for the rigors of a sometimes involved job search but getting back into gainful employment is only the first step in a return to work.

VAGLAHS & Twilight Brigade Celebrate 20 Years

On August 15, 2017 The Twilight Brigade will celebrate its 20th anniversary of service to our Veterans. The landmark anniversary recognizes a valuable relationship between the dedicated volunteers and Veterans.

August is National Immunization Month

Most of us recognize that a flu shot is recommended every year, but few adults are aware of the need for other vaccines to help protect their health.

Vet Showcases Artwork

Congratulates to VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Veteran Phyllis T. Miller, on her selection to the Challenge America art exhibit in Aspen, Colorado.

Food Service Employee Returns Lost Money to Vet

Food Service employee finds $300+; returns lost money to Vet

Consumer Reports Reviews Whole Health Program

Consumer Report produced a national segment on VAGLAHS's Whole Health Program highlighting Veteran Thomas Sells & his use of Tai Chi and other services for treating lower back pain.

New $10M Patient Monitoring System Installed

After much anticipation and coordination from many of our VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System staff across the medical center over the last two years, a new Patient Monitoring System has been installed.

From the Veterans Health Administration

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National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament

The National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament, being held this week in Iowa City, Iowa, gives disabled Veterans an opportunity to learn new skills and strengthen their self-esteem.

Veteran Receives High-tech Prosthetic Hand

Afghanistan Veteran Daniel Glanz has a brand new prosthetic hand, an iLimb Quantum, with functions that are programmable with a smartphone app and can change functions with a simple gesture.

Veteran talks about suicide to help other Veterans

Combat Veteran Alexandrea Gries shares her experiences with Veterans to help them overcome their obstacles and issues. “VA is probably the single biggest reason why I'm still alive.”

Helping Hands for Healthy Hearts for PA Veterans

At the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, the new cardiac catheterization suite offers state-of-the-art care for area Veterans close to home. Less travel and loved ones by their side.

Veteran Shares Green Thumb Hobby with Fellow Vets

An Iraq war Veteran tells his story of post-combat struggles and how Veterans Affairs health care professionals helped him commit to a better life and share his green thumb hobby.

Veteran Sexual Trauma Victims: You Are Not Alone

After Mary experienced Military Sexual Trauma, she was afraid to report it. She thought she was alone. She got help at VA and now wants to get the word out to other Veterans about MST coordinators.

Veterans Find Prostate Cancer Cure at McGuire

Veterans across America travel to McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond for treatment of moderate to aggressive forms of prostate cancer using “brachytherapy” a much better option for Veterans.

10 Things About The Veterans Choice Program

Here's all the information about the Veterans Choice Program. Find out if you are eligible to receive health care from a community provider. How is the 40-mile calculation determined? And other FAQs.

Veterans Compete in National Wheelchair Games

For Veterans with physical disabilities, the National Wheelchair Games help Veterans become aware of their abilities and potential. And there is a great spirit of healthy activity and camaraderie.

Getting homeless Veterans tested for Hepatitis C

Jennifer Siilata is a VA clinical pharmacist and she knows how dangerous the Hep C virus is if left untreated. She knows it is curable. Her goal? Find high-risk homeless Veterans and get them tested.

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