Veterans Health Care November 25, 2021

If you have diabetes, you can still eat a healthy Thanksgiving dinner


Providing health care to America’s Veterans

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is home to America's largest integrated health care system, serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year. Join your fellow Veterans. Here are some of their stories.

dining table set-up with turkey, and other holiday meals

Have a healthy Thanksgiving with mindful eating

Turkey, dressing, gravy, sweet potato pie … if you have diabetes, you can still enjoy traditional holiday foods while keeping your blood sugar levels in check. The key is
mindful eating.

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Man in hard hat in factory

VA can help you get back to work

If you’re a Veteran who is looking for work or needs training to qualify for a job, VA’s Veteran Readiness and Employment program might be able to help.

 

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Caregivers get help from VA

When Vietnam Veteran Melvin Phillips was diagnosed dementia, his wife Vicki turned to the local Veteran Community Partnership for help. If you’re a caregiver, you can too.

 

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Smiling male elderly Veteran

From shaky ground to securing stable housing

While in line at a local food bank, Marine Veteran Gerard McCarthy struck up a conversation with another Veteran who gave him a phone number for the HUD-VASH program. He is now in stable Veterans’ housing.

Veterans who are homeless or at immediate risk of becoming homeless can call or visit their local VA or call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838).

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