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Navy Veteran Finds Help at VA for PTSD: “Something wasn’t right with me and so I sought the VA and the rest is history. You know, the VA saved my life,” says Navy Veteran Eddie Burke. His struggle with PTSD led him to seek help at Alaska VA Healthcare.
Balanced Approaches to Weight Loss: “People want to just see progress by a number on the scale and they’re willing to take any extreme in order to see those numerical results…focus on not only what you need to take out but what you can add in.”
2021 Veteran Appreciation Curbside BBQ: "It's just an appreciation of valuing the service that you did for your country." The 2021 Veteran Appreciation Curbside BBQ event served 500 meals to hungry Veterans in the Anchorage area.
Women's Spring Event with 100-Year-Old WWII Vet: The 2021 Women Veterans Health Spring Event was an amazing success! Alaska VA was proud to also host a recognition ceremony for 100-year-old WWII Veteran Agnes Pauly for her service as a kick-off for the event.
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.