VAColumbus

Join Whole Health for our ongoing arts-based events offered at Chalmers P. Wylie in our atrium at the dates below.

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#Veterans with chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath & wheezing may have #asthma. Smoke, pollution, mold, chemical sprays, & allergens can all be triggers. Learn ways to better manage asthma: bddy.me/30NHOCS

If you are a #Veteran experiencing congestion, itchy & runny nose & sneezing, talk with your VA provider about if you have #rhinitis. Watch this video to learn about causes, diagnosis, & treatment: bddy.me/30Mch4m

#Veterans with runny & stuffy nose, facial pain & pressure, headache, post-nasal drip, sore throat, cough & fever may have #sinusitis. Learn about the risk factors & when to seek medical care: bddy.me/3HDvUwi

Help your fellow #Veterans by joining the VA Airborne Hazards and Open #BurnPit Registry. You will receive a free exam, learn about your #respiratoryhealth, and support research studies. Sign up today: bddy.me/3wTn6NV

#DidYouKnow VA provides #disability compensation for certain breathing & respiratory conditions after #deployment in SW Asia & certain other areas? Learn more & file a claim. bddy.me/3F1ZauC

Exposed to hazardous materials while serving in the military, such as from Agent Orange or burn pits? Serve in Vietnam, Thailand or Southwest Asia? If so, you may be eligible to file for service-connected benefits based on presumptive exposure. bit.ly/3wv3eQP

VA proudly recognizes National Prosthetics & Sensory Aids Service Week, November 1-5. More than half of all Veterans treated within Veterans Health Administration received prosthetics devices, items, or services last year. bddy.me/3mJBvJ4

VA proudly celebrates National Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service Week, November 1-5. VA’s dedicated prosthetic and sensory aids services staff partner with Veterans to help support their highest level of function and independence. bddy.me/3EAyYqQ

Concerned about conflict in your relationship? Confidential assistance is available: VA IPVAP Coordinator, National DV Hotline. @ndvh #DVAM2021

VA is open for cancer screening. If you’ve put yours off due to restrictions and COVID-19, now is the time to schedule your screening: bit.ly/3no8txK #Shoulder2Shoulder #ReturntoScreening

99% survival rate. That’s your chances of survival if your localized breast cancer is caught early. Get screened. #Shoulder2Shoulder #ReturntoScreening

Confidential support is available. Intimate Partner Violence can happen to anyone: VA IPVAP or National DV Hotline. #DVAM2021 #RelationshipHealthAndSafety

Did you know localized #breastcancer has a 99% survival rate if detected early? Talk with your VA primary care provider team about scheduling your #mammogram. Learn more about breast cancer at: bddy.me/3B0dG3E

There's a special edition insert for Stars and Stripes called "The Veterans Benefits Guide." The print and digital publication highlights VA benefits and services available for transitioning service members and their families. bit.ly/3G3IuUE

Feeling unsafe in an intimate relationship? For support contact your VA IPVAP Coordinator, National DV Hotline. @ndvh #DVAM2021 #RelationshipHealthAndSafety

VA IPVAP encourages Veterans to learn about relationship health and safety resources. #RelationshipHealthAndSafety #DVAM2021

Don’t wait another year to get checked if you missed your #mammogram due to #COVID-19. Talk with your VA primary care provider team about scheduling your mammogram. For a list of local VA facilities visit: bddy.me/3lydaoX

Seeking treatment and talking about a traumatic event may seem hard but confronting difficult memories can help you heal and move forward. bit.ly/3lAdBzi via #VAntagePoint