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Preserve and share your military stories

Together We Served – A Veteran’s military service memories, captured in their own words and photographs, is one of the most valuable legacies a former service member can provide for his or her family, allowing future generations to understand and appreciate what they went through to provide the freedoms we all enjoy today. Togetherweserved.com (TWS), an online community with a membership of over 2.3 million U.S. Veterans, makes it

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VA ready for growing population of older Veterans

VA News – The VA is continuing to build on its recent efforts to become the largest specialized geriatric emergency care provider in the U.S., with more than half of all VA emergency department visits involving a Veteran over the age of 65. Since starting this initiative in 2019, VA now has 67 accredited geriatric emergency departments (GED) spread out across the country, meaning that staff are dedicated to the

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Don’t hesitate to have those difficult conversations about suicide

U.S. Army – Suicide behavior is universal, and it knows no boundaries. It is not a personal issue, it’s a societal issue, and it’s everyone’s business and responsibility. If you know someone who is suffering, be there. Be a good human. Put them ahead of yourself. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 calls, texts and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance

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Veteran News – January 2024, Vol. 18, Issue 01

Another year, another chance to think about what really matters in your life. But this year, instead of resolutions, how about setting intentions? Do your 2024 intentions include making changes related to your health and well-being? Read more in this month’s Mid-Cities Medical newsletter! learn more