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  • As a psychologist at the Washington DC VA Medical Center’s Community Living Center, Chanda Corbett, PhD, has cared for WWII, Korean and Vietnam era Veterans for nine years.  She says they are constantly teaching her new things.  

    A brown border that says Wellness Wednesday, around a photo of Chanda Corbett, PhD., who is a psychologist at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. A quote from Corbett reads: Veterans of color need allies. They need to believe that we recognize their service and sacrifice and that we are here to support them.

  • VA is modernizing the way you check in for an outpatient appointment!

    Blue Box with smart phone graphic and text that reads Coming Soon: Simplify Your VA Appointments with New Pre-Check In and Mobile Check-In Tools.

  • This July, VA Women’s Health is working to help Veterans become informed while navigating menopause. This campaign focuses on outlining the variety of menopause experiences veterans may have, and the full range of treatments available at VA.

    A Pink and white graphic that says Wellness Wednesday and features a headshot of nurse practitioner, Helen Hannah. She is our featured subject matter expert in the article below who discusses menopause. A pulled quote from the article appears next to her image and it says "If menopause symptoms are disrupting your life severely, don't tough it out. Let us help."

  • July is designated as Herbal-Prescription Interaction Awareness Month to educate consumers about the risks associated with taking herbal supplements before consulting your doctor.

    Wellness Wednesday Graphic

  • Summer has arrived in the Nation’s Capital.

    Graphic for Wellness Wednesday with photo of Washington DC VA Medical Center's Chief of Dermatology, Mary Maiberger.

  • The emotional workings of the heart may be a mystery to many, but the intricate system at work within it’s walls is studied extensively by physicians and researchers around the world.

    Dr. Jose Vargas, pictured here, worked with a team of researchers at the Queen Mary's University in London to image and study the relatively unknown workings of the heart's right ventricle.

  • Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the body and coordinate complex processes like growth, metabolism and fertility.

    Wellness Wednesday graphic with Dr. Shruti Gandhi, an endocrinologist at the Washington DC VA Medical Center.

  • Rainbow flags stood out vibrantly against the overcast skies above the Nation’s Capital on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

    Wellness Wednesday graphic with Washington DC VA Medical Center's LGBTQ+ Special Emphasis Program Manager, Asia Sparks.

  • Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, is a term used to describe conditions that affect the heart or blood vessels.

    Wellness Wednesday Graphic with Washington DC VA Medical Center's Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Gregory Trachiotis, MD.

  • An apple a day might keep the doctor away, but what if apples are out of season? Where can you turn for your healthy daily snack?

    Wellness Wednesday Graphic with Washington DC VA Medical Center's Assistant Chief of Nutrition and Food service, Leslie Collier, RD.