Category: Veterans Medical News

Veterans Health Administration: Thousands Sign Up for Dental Insurance

By Hans Petersen, VA Staff Writer Thursday, November 13, 2014 More than 64,000 eligible Veterans and Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) beneficiaries have taken advantage of the discounted dental insurance plans offered through the VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP). The program is a partnership between VA, Delta Dental and MetLife. VADIP, which launched… Read more

8th Annual Women Veterans Information Conference 10/24/2014

VA Greater Los Angeles Domiciliary in collaboration with The Woman Veterans unity group with AMVETS post 116 & Aux #116 Presents  8th Annual Women Veterans Information Conference “whole woman, healthy woman; mind body & soul” Date: October 24, 2014 Time: 10:00 am- 3:30 pm Place Address: 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles California 90073 Place: Building 500 Multi-purpose room #1281 Please Register… Read more

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: VA Leads Nation In Breast Cancer Screening Rates

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) leads the nation in breast cancer screening rates and has outperformed non-VA health care systems in breast cancer screenings for more than 15 years, with 87 percent of eligible women receiving mammograms in the VA health care system in fiscal year 2010. Non-veteran statistics were gathered by Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set, a tool… Read more

A Salute to Military, VETERANS & Families – Loudoun County – 9/27/14

Attention Veterans: American Legion Posts of Loudoun County  Presents: A Salute to Military, VETERANS & Families Date: Saturday, September 27, 2014 Time:  10am to 2pm Where: Stone Bridge High School Auditorium Address: 43100 Hay Road, Ashburn, Virginia Local veterans, Charitable Organizations and the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce will be host the first ever Salute to Military, Veterans and Families. Speakers and distinguished… Read more

September Is Suicide Prevention Month

One small act can make a difference Throughout the history of our great nation, Veterans have made the commitment to protect our country, serving and sacrificing for what matters most. Whether they just came home or completed their service many years ago, their experiences and sacrifices have an impact on their lives. And what you and others say or do… Read more