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Read about what's happening at VA Butler Healthcare System! Have a story to share? Please contact VA Butler's Public Affairs Officer at 878-271-6492.

The Best First Step - Talk to Your Health Care Team

What is the best way to be sure your blood sugar stays at a safe level? It may surprise you to learn that simply talking about it with your health care team is the best first step.

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It's Men's Health Week

Leading up to Father’s Day, National Men’s Health Week is a good time to review the importance of routine medical check-ups in primary care.

Adam Mehring, DO, Butler VA Primary Care Provider

Face Your Fears: PTSD Treatments Work

There are currently about 8 million people in the United States with Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including U.S. Army Veteran Scott Richards.

Scott Richards, Army Veteran

Whole Health: Start Small

What matters to you? That is the primary question associated with VA’s Whole Health program.

Dr. Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Michele Papakie

Whole Health for Homeless Vets

It's Whole Health Month!

George Schmidt, Marine Corps Veteran and Wallace Fleming, Army Veteran

Thank You Joe

Joseph Semanco and Joseph Lofton were two of the approximately 9 million Americans who served during the Vietnam Era (November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975).

Vietnam Veterans Joe Lofton and Joe Semanco

Butler VA to Honor Vietnam Veterans

Vietnam Veterans and their families continue to be honored and thanked as part of the ongoing Vietnam War Commemoration.

Vietnam Veteran lapel pin

Unbelievable Strides in Women’s Care at VA

U.S. Air Force Veteran Stacy Colussy has been using VA health care for almost 20 years.

U.S. Air Force Veteran Stacy Colussy

Local Veteran Places First in National Arts Competition

U.S. Air Force Veteran Sherrill Williams competed in the Butler VA’s first ever Creative Arts Competition in the fall.

U.S. Air Force Veteran Sherrill Williams

Improve Your Health this New Year with Whole Health Coaching

U.S. Army Veteran Ethel “Evie” Taltoan has experienced many obstacles in her life—dysfunction, trauma, addiction, etc.—Whole Health Coaching is one thing that helps.

U.S. Army Veteran Ethel Taltoan