Stories
VA Washington DC health care top stories.
Eating Healthy During the Holiday Season
The holidays are just around the corner, and with them come tasty treats and delicious feasts. The heavy meals and sugary sweets that often accompany Thanksgiving and Christmas can make it difficult to maintain a healthy diet this time of year.
Washington DC VA Medical Center Hosts Great American Smokeout
Every year, the American Cancer Society hosts the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday in November to promote tobacco cessation opportunities to those looking to quit.
Whole Health Program Provides Ways To Relieve Stress
Washington DC VA Medical Center's Whole Health Program provides Veterans and employees with resources to combat stress through a holistic approach to caring for the mind, body and spirit of the individual.
Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer among Veterans in the United States and is predicted to claim 5,000 Veteran lives this year.
Navy Veteran Shares Story Of Breast Cancer Battle
Navy Veteran Tiffany Fenix shares her story of how one VA nurse's phone call led to an early breast cancer diagnosis, and possibly saved her life.
Charlotte Hall CBOC Brings Dental Care Closer To Home
Washington DC VA Medical Center Dental Department opened a new Dental Clinic at the Charlotte Hall Community-Based Outpatient Clinic on Oct. 21, 2022.
Washington DC VA Medical Center Names 2022 Physician Assistant of the Year
Washington DC VA Medical Center names Erin Goheen-Thomas as the 2022 Physician Assistant of the Year.
CWT Team Connects Veterans With Employment Opportunities
Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program that provides evidence based and evidence informed vocational rehabilitation services to eligible Veterans.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Coping with Breast Cancer Treatment
Washington DC VA Medical Center turns pink during October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Treatment Options Available At Washington DC VA Medical Center
Washington DC VA Medical Center turns pink during October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.