Women Veterans belong at VA. Check out our own Dr. Christine Bang, second from the left! Your service matters, and so does your health. VA offers personalized, trauma-informed care designed to support you at every stage of life. From maternity and mental health services to

World Psoriasis Day is October 29 and serves to raise awareness, promote understanding, and advocate for the 125 million people worldwide affected by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. This lifelong disease can increase the risk of comorbidities, including heart disease,

VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) is dedicated to ensuring Veterans, their partners and VA staff have support and access to resources. Talk to your local VA IPVAP coordinator, visit our website or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at

Keeping track of your medications shouldn’t be complicated. Get answers to common questions about managing your VA prescriptions online: ow.ly/B6nz50XiZfE

Kudos to Our VIST support group, which went on an Adaptive hike at Patapsco State Park today. Friends of Patapsco State Valley Park arranged this adaptive hike and sponsored lunch for the veterans. This was in recognition of White Cane Safety day which was October 15.

“I was suffering inside and shaking, sweating at night, just trying to find an answer, you know to feel comfortable with what my buddies and I went through.” — Joshua, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran PTSD can show up and disrupt a Veteran’s life in a variety of ways. Other

The tools for your well-being should be in YOUR hands. Tele Whole Health puts them there. Check out this convenient, virtual tool VA offers Veterans: ow.ly/U2fm50Xj0bR

The five main warning signs of a stroke are sudden: 1) numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg (especially on one side), 2) confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech, 3) trouble seeing in one or both eyes, 4) trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of

Make liver health a priority. Talk to your VA provider about any risk factors you may have. Early detection saves lives, and VA is here to support Veterans every step of the way. ow.ly/Co7i50XgYu5

About 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience intimate partner violence. Your VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program coordinator can help. socialwork.va.gov/IPV/Coordinato… #DomesticViolencePrevention #IPVAP

You can protect your kidneys by preventing or managing health conditions that cause kidney damage, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. The steps described below may help keep your whole body healthy, including your kidneys. Early kidney disease may not have any symptoms, so

October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, a time to show support for those who have heard the terrifying words – “you have liver cancer." There are several types of primary liver cancers. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma are the most common types; rarer

Remember to return your completed FIT test after you receive it in the mail!

Has losing your job put your housing at risk? The VA can help. Learn more about the services available to help Veterans get back on their feet at va.gov/homeless/Housi… or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-4AID VET or (877) 424-3838 for help.

It's RED Friday! Remember Everyone Deployed.....Until they all come home!

🎃👻 Happy Halloween! This spooky season, take a moment to check in with your healthcare provider. Whether it's about managing stress, seasonal allergies, or any health concerns, we're here to support you. Don't let the ghouls of uncertainty haunt you. Reach out and have a

This week, VA Maryland HCS proudly honors our orthopedic nurses — experts who help Veterans heal, regain strength, and return to the activities they love. From managing fractures to fitting splints and orthoses, their skill and compassion support recovery from musculoskeletal

Some medications affect sexual desire or function. If you're noticing changes, VA providers can help you adjust. womenshealth.va.gov/topics/sexual-…

Sightings around the VA Maryland Health Care System! Egyptian Queen is at Loch Raven and Rosie the Riveter meets up with a witch and Arthur Dent from Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy at the Perry Point VA MC.

Our busy lives can make it hard to keep up with loved ones and friends. Make time today to pick up the phone and check on a buddy. You never know the positive impact one call can make.