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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.

Six Veterans ride on one red group-style bicycle outside the Washington DC VA Medical Center campus as a way to get active during a Whole Health event.

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.

Veteran Sharmeka Williams, a single mom of two who cares for her disabled parents and recently lost her house, sits on a couch in the Washington DC VA Medical Center Women’s Health Center. She holds a Nintendo Switch and a wrapped present and sits next to a cart full of bottled water and groceries. These items were donated to Williams as a part of the Washington DC VA Medical Center Grateful Giving Donation Drive on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

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.

On this week's Wellness Wednesday, Washington DC VA Medical Center offers simple tips to gather safely this holiday season.

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.

Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors meet with VA health care providers and Veteran service organizations during a PACT Act Town Hall on December 10, 2022.

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.

A headshot of Dr. Atoosa Rabiee, Chief of Transplant Service at the Washington DC VA Medical Center accompanies Dr. Rabiee's quote about the new liver transplant program now available to Veterans at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. Dr. Rabiee said,

The Importance of a Good Night’s Rest

Sleeping is an essential part of maintaining your health and wellness.

On this week’s Wellness Wednesday, Washington DC VA Medical Center Sleep Laboratory Chief, Lynn Kataria, MD, shares tips to improve your sleep heal

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.

On this week's Wellness Wednesday, Washington DC VA Medical Center Mental Health Chaplain, Rev. Dr. Cindy Wallace shares supportive advice for those coping with grief this holiday season.

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.

A collage of photos of Washington DC VA Medical Center employees volunteering their time at the 2022 Winterhaven Stand Down event in support of homeless and at-risk Veterans.

Let's Connect!

Washington DC VA Medical Center offers several ways to stay informed about VA services, health programs and wellness events.

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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.

Army Veteran A. Young receives a donated turkey during a visit to the Washington DC VA Medical Center Community Resource and Referral Center, where he is utilizing resources to pass his commercial driving license test in hopes of finding gainful employment.