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VA Maryland health care top stories.
Maryland “Golden Age” Veterans in Iowa for National Athletic Competition
Wearing matching t-shirts with a new team name that reflects their tough (but friendly) fighting spirit, Veteran patients from the VA Maryland Health Care System—the “Maryland Warriors”—are in Des Moines, Iowa for the National Veterans Golden Age Games.
PowerVet study explores weight loss and maintenance among older adults
Daniel Shimp, 63, a Navy Veteran, knew he needed to lose weight. Struggling with some health issues related to injuries sustained during his 7.5-year Navy career and missing a calf on one leg, he needed a knee replacement, but his weight prohibited the procedure.
VA Beneficiary Travel Updates
On Monday, April 10, 2023, the President signed into law H.J. Res. 7 which ended the national emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Women Veterans Virtual Public Forum – Recording Now Available
Thank you to those who participated in our biannual Women Veterans Virtual Public Forum on April 27, 2023. We appreciate your input as we strive to continually improve the care and services we provide.
Veterans Invited to PACT Act Event
The Chesapeake Veterans Alliance invites Veterans living in and near Howard County to register to attend a free event where they can learn more about the PACT Act and apply for the VA benefits and health care they’ve earned through service to our country.
Cynthia Davis, Volunteer of the Year, Invests her Time Honoring Veterans
If time is our most precious resource, Cynthia Davis, 73, has invested hers as a volunteer to appreciate Veterans, an activity inspired by the desire to honor her now-late brother who served in Vietnam.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Today, March 29, we recognize the brave men and women who fought and served in the Vietnam War.
Welcome2VA Event
All Post 9/11 Service Members and Veterans are invited to join our Welcome2VA Series to welcome you to the VA and introduce VA and community resources.
Study Helps Veterans Strengthen Gait and Balance
For Coast Guard Veteran Robert Mead, 88, a few falls, one in which he toppled over headfirst, gave him cause for concern, especially since his brother also had experienced similar issues with aged-related falling that resulted in serious injury.
Veterans with Hearing Impairment Provided State-of-the Art Treatment Options
For Marine Veteran Jeremy Hernandez, 48, having to constantly ask his wife, children, and colleagues to repeat themselves felt stressful and created tension as it became increasingly clear he was struggling to hear.
