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Thanks to Nutrition and Food Service, Veterans at the Baltimore, Loch Raven and Perry Point VA MCs received special Memorial Day meals that included BBQ ribs, BBQ Chicken, Meatball Sub, Baked beans, Collard Greens, Macaroni and Cheese, Vegetable medley, and Mixed Green Salad. Healthy desserts that include Peaches and Berries with Whipped topping. Looks yummy!

Are you looking for information on accessing your VA benefits? Download the VA Resource Navigator for web links, phone numbers, and QR codes to VA services and benefits: prevention.va.gov/PCL/PCL-VA-Nav…?

For Veterans, VA's mental health services can make a huge difference in your life. Reach out.

Find moments of calm with the Mindfulness Coach app. Tools include self-paced breathwork exercises, guided meditation sessions, and daily reminders to slow down and stay present. mobile.va.gov/app/mindfulnes…

Did you know VA provides mental health resources specifically for women Veterans? From women-focused clinics to compassionate care for mental health, you can find the treatment that works best for you. Discover care built for your needs: MentalHealth.va.gov/women-vets/ind…

📚 Calling All Women Veteran Authors Share Your Story & Inspire Others!📚 Your story matters and deserves to be heard. The Center for Women Veterans is seeking published women Veteran authors to be featured in our Women Veterans Author Blog Series! Whether your work is a memoir, poetry, fiction, children's or anything in between, we want to celebrate YOU, inspire others, and spotlight your unique journey. ✍️ Why participate? • Highlight your achievements • Inspire Sister Veterans • Share tips, lessons, and the journey that shaped you Ready to make a difference? Learn more and share your story here! You served. Now let your voice be heard. ow.ly/VRBr50Z2Eqq #WomenVeteranAuthors #SheWrites #VetAutHER #HerOpenBook

May the memory of our fallen heroes inspire us to cherish and protect the freedoms they fought for. Today is a day of reverence and remembrance. Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day.

Attention: Beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the rotating door at the main entrance to the Baltimore VA Medical Center will be replaced. During construction, the rotating door entrance will be temporarily inaccessible to patients, staff, and visitors. Please use the existing side entrance doors adjacent to the rotating door for building access. The work is expected to be completed in July. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these improvements.

Wishing all our Veterans and their families, all our friends and their families, a safe and peaceful Memorial Day.

Memorial Day (May 25, 2026) is a federal holiday and all outpatient clinics and administrative offices throughout the VA Maryland Health Care System will be closed. Here are some important reminders for how to connect to important VA health care resources. Veterans Crisis Line - If you are having thoughts of hurting yourself or you want to speak with a mental health professional, call the Veterans Crisis Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 988, Press 1. Emergency - If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 911. The Emergency Department at the Baltimore VA Medical Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – even during Federal holidays. Once the immediate emergency medical care needs have been addressed, the Veteran, a family member, a friend, or a hospital staff member should call the VA’s National Emergency Notification Center at 844-724-7842 within 72 hours. Urgent Care - The VA offers urgent care services to eligible Veterans at in-network urgent care clinics in the community. You can use the VA’s urgent care benefit to treat minor injuries and illnesses that are not life-threatening. For a listing of in-network urgent care providers in your community, visit va.gov/find-locations/ or call VA’s Office of Community Care at 877-881-7618 Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. VA Health Connect - If you have a medical concern, please call 1-855-679-0250 and select 3. A Registered Nurse is available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Refill Medication/Medication Questions – Contact 1-855-679-0250 and select 1 to refill your prescriptions.

The Stay Quit Coach app can help you stay tobacco-free with a personalized quit plan and coping strategies for withdrawal. #VAMobile mobile.va.gov/app/stay-quit-…

Memorial Day (May 25, 2026) is a federal holiday and all outpatient clinics and administrative offices throughout the VA Maryland Health Care System will be closed. Here are some important reminders for how to connect to important VA health care resources. Veterans Crisis Line - If you are having thoughts of hurting yourself or you want to speak with a mental health professional, call the Veterans Crisis Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 988, Press 1. Emergency - If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 911. The Emergency Department at the Baltimore VA Medical Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – even during Federal holidays. Once the immediate emergency medical care needs have been addressed, the Veteran, a family member, a friend, or a hospital staff member should call the VA’s National Emergency Notification Center at 844-724-7842 within 72 hours. Urgent Care - The VA offers urgent care services to eligible Veterans at in-network urgent care clinics in the community. You can use the VA’s urgent care benefit to treat minor injuries and illnesses that are not life-threatening. For a listing of in-network urgent care providers in your community, visit va.gov/find-locations/ or call VA’s Office of Community Care at 877-881-7618 Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. VA Health Connect - If you have a medical concern, please call 1-855-679-0250 and select 3. A Registered Nurse is available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Refill Medication/Medication Questions – Contact 1-855-679-0250 and select 1 to refill your prescriptions.

Struggling to get a good night's sleep? You're not alone, many Veterans face insomnia and know just how tough it can be. Whether it's an occasional rough night or an ongoing battle, there's help available. Download the Insomnia Coach app today and take the first step toward better sleep! 🌙 Learn more and get the app on the VA mobile app website. ow.ly/VxT350Z28Xx #VASleep #Veterans #InsomniaCoach #BetterSleep #SleepHealth

VA research has highlighted important mental health findings, including how genes are linked to PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, and schizophrenia. These discoveries are paving the way for VA to provide Veterans with more personalized care. Learn more about VA’s mental health treatments. mentalhealth.va.gov

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Sending our military families, our Gold Star families strength and gratitude today and every day.

Veterans across VA are seeing meaningful improvements in their health and well-being through Whole Health services. ow.ly/pz5j50Z2gC0

Celebrate life with a homemade savory breakfast! Check out this nutrient-packed veggie frittata on the VA recipe page. nutrition.va.gov/NUTRITION/docs…

Mental health support provides the tools Veterans need to improve their lives. Watch as these Veterans explain how treatment helped them manage symptoms, reconnect, and find new ways to thrive. ow.ly/uqbO50Z2fgU

“I have a healthy relationship with food now and can make smart choices. I [can] exercise regularly and balance my diet appropriately.” – Jarrod Lockwood, Veteran. move.va.gov/MOVE/Stories/L…

Recovery looks different for everyone. Explore stories from Veterans who have been there: maketheconnection.net/stories/1039/