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  • Whole Health and Mindfulness At VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS), Whole Health is more than a philosophy—it’s a way of life that puts you in control of your health and well-being. This week, we highlight the power of mindfulness and the mind-body connection.

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  • Embracing Change On June 30th, I attended Tripler Army Medical Center’s (TAMC) change of command ceremony. TAMC bid farewell to the former commander, COL Michael Ronn, and aloha to the incoming commander, COL William Bimson.

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  • Spotlight on PTSD: Pathways to Healing As we wrap up PTSD Awareness Month, I want to highlight the significance of National PTSD Awareness and Screening Day on June 27, 2025.

    Director's Veteran Message

  • VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) is proud to participate in enriching medical culture.

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  • VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) is proud to participate in enriching the medical culture. One way this is done is through participating in the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Council.

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  • VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) is proud to participate in enriching the medical culture.

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  • On Thursday, May 28, 2025, VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) Community Living Center (CLC) held a ‘May Day’ celebration event for in-patient Veterans at the facility.

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  • This week I’m thinking about our Veteran Athletes competing in the National Veterans Golden Aged Games (NVGAG).

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  • Primary Care Social Worker Linda “Sue” Stevens is one of the many social workers at the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS).

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  • The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) takes pride in enriching the medical community through various initiatives, such as participating in the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Council and training the healthcare leaders of tomorrow.

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