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Robotic Pets Benefit Veteran Patients: Robotic pets have moved into the Salisbury VA Community Living Center (CLC) in North Carolina. These pets have brought comfort, connection, and therapeutic benefits to Veterans with memory loss, dementia and depression.
Healthy Cooking Class Spices Up Life: A healthy cooking class at the Salisbury VA helps Veterans cook up fun and find new ways to live well. “Having this class was so great… it started giving me some choices,” Air Force Veteran Karen Williams said.
Small Steps Lead to Big Changes for Senior Veteran: Small steps lead to big changes for this Veteran. "It’s never too late to get active," says Marine Corps Veteran Fratarelli. Fratarelli and his Whole Health Coach, worked together to achieve his goals.
A Heart for Service: Volunteer offers Tai Chi to Veterans; teaching them how to move in their bodies the way they were designed to move. Tai Chi can be very beneficial for physical and mental challenges Veterans face.
Laughter Heals: Veterans Comedy Boot Camp: A Comedy Boot Camp hosted in partnership with Arts Altoona and the Altoona VA Medical Center is helping Veterans live Whole Health through laughter and camaraderie, one joke at a time.
American Legion Serves Healthy Food and Fellowship: Van Buren, Indiana American Legion kitchen manager supports Whole Health by serving food and fellowship. Karen Kirkpatrick offers healthy menu and a chance for Veterans to socialize and connect.
Recharging through the Personal Health Inventory: Rest and recharge are just as important as fitness and food choices. Read how Army National Guard Veteran, David Meyer learned this when he completed the PHI with his Whole Health Coach.
Moving with Faith and Purpose: US Army Veteran John Smith looks in the mirror and now sees he is living a life that reflects his faith. After spending much of his life, call a Veteran because he did not serve in a war zone, Smith now stands proud.
Veteran Peers Help Others to Aim Toward their Goal: Using personal experiences and training to help other Veterans explore their personal goals that support what matters most, Peer Facilitators have great influence on their colleagues' Whole Health journey.
US Army Veteran Lives Whole Health Through Tai Chi: Years after suffering a stroke while in the military, US Army Veteran Dr. Gallimore has experienced positive changes in his physical appearance and overall well-being attending Tai Chi classes at his local VA.
Turning Pain into Purpose: Finding a new direction and giving hope to other Veterans, USAF Veteran TaTanisha Randell changes careers and creates affordable housing for Veterans after working on her Personal Health Inventory with a coach.
Veteran Hears the Call to Whole Health: “I find that the VA’s Whole Health model of care is the perfect way to address the physical, mental and emotional needs we all have and unlock the keys to achieve what we want most in life.”
Veteran Credits Whole Health for Return to Living: NC Veteran gets back to the life he loves with Whole Health coaching. “When Mr. Morgan shared that he was again bowling and even made it to the championship as captain I could see that made him come alive.“
Living His Best Life with VA Whole Health: Pandemic depression and a few extra pounds were preventing this Navy Veteran from living out his best retirement years in Florida. Whole Health changed that by helping him to lose weight and make new connections.
Veteran finds support in Whole Health: Army Veteran finds support in Whole Health after three cancer diagnoses. Setting a goal to ride her motorcycle, this female Veteran regained her strength and enthusiasm for life with the help of a Whole Health coach.
Moving the Body and Calming the Mind: “Motion is lotion. If you’re sitting still, you’re feeling the pain, but if you keep moving, it helps you to deal with it.” Veteran learns skills to manage pain through Whole Health.
Veteran Regains Confidence Through Whole Health: “I just feel happy to be alive and I feel much more outgoing now,” says Veteran Christopher Young, who has regained his confidence and strength through Whole Health coaching, exercise and acupuncture.
Praising God and Offering Thanks for Whole Health: “I was a walking billboard for pain before I met Ms. Dobson,” says Reverend James Mitchell of Bluefield, WV. “We need more Veterans to learn about Whole Health, and I will be the billboard for its success.”
Combat Veteran Embraces Whole Health: One of the most successful battles of Combat Army Veteran, Ricardo Martinez’s life was attacking the enemy of PTSD and isolation. Learn how he healed with Whole Health.
Sharing Whole Health: Peer-to-Peer: What matters most to you? On the pathway to Whole Health, this is THE question. While the question may seem simple, for Navy Veteran David Muniz, it was life changing.
Five Resources to Recharge This Holiday Season: As you prepare for the holidays and new year, fight the urge to tackle long to-do lists. Instead, take time to recharge and get the rest you need, so you have energy to do the activities you enjoy.
Inspiring Hope Through Garden Yoga: When COVID-19 hit, Whole Health Coaches at the Fargo VA Medical Center came up with a creative solution for holding yoga classes outside in their Healing Garden, providing hope and inspiration.
NEW! Live Whole Health Mobile App Now Available: Are you ready to take the next step in your Whole Health journey? It is now easier than ever for Veterans to Live Whole Health thanks to VA’s new Live Whole Health mobile app.
What is the Circle of Health?: If you have read about Whole Health, you may have come across the term, “The Circle of Health.” But what does it mean? And how can it help? Find out how it can kickstart your Whole Health journey.
Study Shows the Success of Whole Health: A new progress report shows improvement in the lives of Veterans who use Whole Health services. Veterans with chronic pain who used Whole Health services had a threefold reduction in opioid use.
Discovering Self-Care Practices: VA's #LiveWholeHealth blog provides videos on a wide range of self-care topics. Explore from your phone, tablet or computer and find guidance on well-being topics such as acupressure, mindful breathing, yoga and more.
Reduce Stress Through Mindfulness: Today’s world can be hectic and stressful. But what if there was an easy way to reduce stress? One simple practice might help Veterans live healthier lives: mindfulness. Discover how to be more present in your life.
Take Whole Health With You: Digital technologies are easy, popular and frequently used. Explore some of these mobile apps and online resources that inform, equip, and empower you in achieving your best overall well-being and health.
Success with Health and Well-Being Coaching Codes: VA achieved a milestone in patient-driven health care with the creation of new AMA Health & Well-Being Coaching Codes. The codes provide a way that certified health coaches identify & report health coaching services.
New Whole Health Video Released: As VA medical centers and clinics across the country help Veterans to Live Whole Health, the stories of their experiences are spreading. Learn how they inspired the new “Discover What Matters.”
Medical Journal Features VA Whole Health Transform: VA is gaining recognition for its reimagined approach to health care. A March special issue of The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine takes a look at Whole Health.
Whole Health at the Golden Age Games: On top of the competition and camaraderie found at the 2018 NVGAG, whole health sessions were included, providing Veteran athletes with complementary integrative health (CIH) practices and enhancing overall well-being.
Whole Health, The Veterans Experience: Peer Facilitators support VA's commitment to empower, equip, and treat Veterans based on their priorities and goals. Learn more about new resources to help better understand whole health and what it means for you.
Brothers Like These: Writing programs for Veterans can help make sense of the military experience and can restore a sense of pride, build new camaraderie, nurture creativity, and help Veterans find the path to a better tomorrow.
Acupuncture on the Mountainside: VA's National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic encourages health and healing through adaptive recreational therapy. And recently, the NDVWSC has provided integrative practices such as acupuncture, yoga and more.