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Homer Veterans Vaccinated Despite Snowstorm: Homer Veterans got vaccinated at a clinic last February despite a snowstorm delaying the delivery flight of the Moderna vaccine. Alaska VA Healthcare are targeting rural areas to help vaccinate Veterans in the state.
Alaska VA Supports Low-Vision Veteran: “A lot of times I wouldn’t watch how much I ate…when you’re twenty, thirty years old, you’re invincible,” says Army Veteran Robert Andrus. He lost most of his eyesight due to his diabetes.
Understanding Anger and its Place in Your Life: When we are overwhelmed by our feelings, we can do things we later regret. The first step towards change is understanding. The Understanding Anger class helps many understand their anger and what they can do about it.
VA and KANA Vaccinate Kodiak Veterans At Clinic: Veterans on Kodiak Island received their first dose of the Moderna vaccine at a clinic held Feb. 18 through an Alaska VA Healthcare and Kodiak Area Native Association partnership.
Numb Arm? A Stroke Should Have You Dialing 911: “My whole right side was useless…it was literally right down the middle of me,” says Veteran Michael Riordan about his stroke. Responding quickly to signs of a stroke could make all the difference.
Alaska VA Job Club: Jump Start Your Career: Army Veteran Celeste Dipatri goes to Job Club every week for help with building her resume, doing mock interviews, and meeting employers in the community. This weekly class remains open virtually to all Veterans.
Moving Forward with Stress Management: “It’s very, very difficult to say, ‘I need help,’ and in many times it was unmanly to say,” says Veteran John Leaf while talking about how he manages his stress. He encourages all Veterans to get help.
Home Yoga For Veteran Health: Air Force Veteran Jeremiah Williams was skeptical of yoga but he decided to give it a shot. “I realized just how stiff I was and I started to connect that with some of the pain that I was having,” he says.
Quitting Tobacco For A Happy Heart: Quitting smoking is tough. Smoking while doing other things, like driving or drinking coffee, can make quitting even tougher. Find out what you can do to break free from smoking to enjoy a healthier life.
A Green Thumb for Great Health: When Navy Veteran Ashley Cramsey started gardening, her lifestyle started to change. She began to eat healthier and really started to think about the food she put on the table.