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In June, VA’s blue and gold welcomes a rainbow of colors in support of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. But caring for Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender-diverse Veterans is something employees at Washington DC VA Medical Center are proud to do every day of the year.

A group of Washington DC VA Medical Center employees, thier families and Veterans pose in front of a decorated bus at the Capital Pride Parade in June, 2022..

Summer days are upon us, and so are the long-awaited rays of sunshine. Are you prepared to practice sun safety?

stock photo of a woman enjoying the summer sun while wearing a wide brimmed hat and sunscreen on her face to practice sun safety.

This National Meditation Month, Washington DC VA Medical Center is spreading the word about meditation classes and resources available to Veterans through the Integrated Health and Wellness Program.

A group of six people sit in a line while meditating.

A stroke is a debilitating brain injury that occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is reduced or blocked, restricting nutrients and oxygen from reaching the brain.

Washington DC VA Medical Center Stroke Coordinator, Durga Muppala, R.N., sits at her desk in her office at the medical center.

The Washington DC VA Medical Center’s Center for Women’s Health hosted a baby shower for expecting Veterans on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

A collage of five photos showing expecting Veterans and new Veteran moms with their babies, attending Washington DC VA Medical Center's 5th annual Showers of Joy baby shower.

Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed solid tumor in Veterans enrolled in VA health care. In 2016, VA and the Prostate Cancer Foundation established a partnership to promote prevention, screening, and research to find new treatments for prostate cancer in Veterans.

Army Veteran Allen Covington sits next to his wife, surrounded by his team of physicians and researchers from the Washington DC VA Medical Center Precision Oncology Center of Excellence, who are treating Covington's prostate cancer with advanced medication.

Washington DC VA Medical Center's Women Veterans Program Health Care Team is sharing tips to preventing osteoporosis in honor of Women's Health Month and Osteoporosis Awareness Month.

Three women are pictured, smiling while jogging together, on a graphic to promote Osteoporosis Awareness Month in May

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Department of Veterans Affairs is reaching out to survivors of Military Sexual Trauma with a message of support: We believe you, and we believe in you.

This week’s Wellness Wednesday features a photo of Washington DC VA Medical Center Acting Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator Dr. Valene Whittaker, PhD., standing in front of a Cherry Blossom tree in Washington D.C., next to a quote from Dr. Whittaker that says:

Stress is a natural part of life and can be good for your health in reasonable doses, but too much stress can have negative effects on your physical and mental health. That is why April is designated as National Stress Awareness Month, to highlight the importance of proper stress management.

Washington DC VA Medical Center Chief of Psychology Service, Leah E. Squires, PhD, smiles in front of a grey photo backdrop in an official portrait. Squires is the subject matter expert featured in this week's Wellness Wednesday article about Stress Management and Counseling Resources at VA.

Washington DC VA Medical Center Recreational Therapy hosted an Adaptive Cycling Clinic for Veterans with disabilities on April 6 and 7, 2023.

14 Veterans pose for a photo on adaptive upright cycles, recumbent trikes and hand cycles before heading out on a ride during the 2023 Adaptive Cycling Clinic.