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Improving Health Through Weight Loss In 2023
A new year is an opportunity to set new goals or refresh old ones for many. Common New Year’s resolutions include losing weight, eating healthier and working out more, but these can also be some of the toughest changes to make.
Washington DC VA Medical Center Hosts Grateful Giving Donation Drive
Washington DC VA Medical Center hosted a Grateful Giving Donation Drive to sponsor six families in need this holiday season.
Have Yourself a Healthy, Happy Holiday
As winter sets in and temperatures drop, colder weather forces us inside for holiday gatherings. This prolonged exposure to others in confined spaces is one reason that viruses thrive this time of year.
Washington DC VA Medical Center Kicks Off Nationwide PACT Act Week of Action
Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center hosted a PACT Act Awareness Town Hall on Saturday, December 10, to kick off the Department of Veterans Affairs nationwide PACT Act Week of Action.
Washington DC VA Medical Center Partners to Bring Liver Transplant Services to Veterans
Washington DC VA Medical Center now offers life-saving liver transplant services to Veterans across the country through a partnership with MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute, or MGTI.
The Importance of a Good Night’s Rest
Sleeping is an essential part of maintaining your health and wellness.
Coping With Grief In A Season Of Joy
The holiday season is a time for joy and love as we gather with family and friends. But for some, the approaching celebrations and traditions can be a painful reminder of those who are no longer with us.
VA Employees Give Back Through Volunteering
The first Tuesday after Thanksgiving is known around the world as Giving Tuesday. This global day of giving serves as a reminder that we can all contribute in some way to bettering the world around us.
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NBC 4 Provides Thanksgiving Meals To Veterans In Need At Washington DC VA Medical Center
NBC 4 partnered with the Greater Washington Community Foundation’s Food 4 Families Fund to alleviate hunger across Washington DC this holiday season.