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06/01/2026

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For 80 years, VA health care has been shaped by research and informed by Veterans’ experience, setting the foundation for a future of exceptional health care.
Every study and every advancement builds on the one before it—pushing Veteran care forward.

06/01/2026

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Even if to***co use is part of your daily routine, or you’ve tried quitting before, or you’re worried about withdrawal symptoms, you have the power to reclaim your life.

Need guidance on how to stay away from to***co? Talk to trained quit coaches who will help you during any phase of quitting.

Call the VA to***co quitline at 1-855-QUIT-VET or visit Mentalhealth.va.gov/MENTALHEALTH/quit-to***co/quit-vet.asp

06/01/2026

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Stay healthy this BBQ season with these food safety tips :

⏰ Don’t leave food out for more than 2 hours.

🧊 Refrigerate leftovers right away so that the internal temperature reaches 41°F or below within 6 hours.

🚫 Don’t take chances with your health! If you don’t know how long food has been sitting around, toss it out.

05/28/2026

If you’re living with chronic pain, the Pain Coach app could be a helpful resource in your pain management plan. It includes tools to improve sleep, log pain, and guide you through breathing exercises and muscle relaxation. https://mobile.va.gov/app/pain-coach

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

VA is improving dental health for Veterans by training residents and providers in the latest state-of-the-art technology.

05/28/2026

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a new clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of methylenedioxymethamphetamine-assisted therapy, or MDMA-assisted therapy, for the treatment of severe mental health disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder.

“We need an all-of-the-above strategy when it comes to improving mental health treatments, and under President Trump, that’s exactly what VA is working to deliver,” said VA Secretary Doug Collins. “This trial represents an important step in safely evaluating new approaches and innovations to treat Veterans with severe mental health conditions.”

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-launches-mdma-assisted-mental-health-therapy-trial/

05/28/2026

The PTSD Coach app can help you manage PTSD symptoms with grounding exercises, thought-shifting techniques, and relaxation tools such as guided breathing, positive imagery, and mindful meditation. https://mobile.va.gov/app/ptsd-coach

05/28/2026

Hurricane season begins next month. Are you prepared? Take action TODAY to be better prepared. Understand your risk from hurricanes, and begin pre-season preparations now. Make sure you have multiple ways of receiving forecasts and alerts, and know what to do before, during, and after a storm.

Learn how to make a plan, build a kit and stay informed: https://www.visn8.va.gov/emergency_preparedness.asp or https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

05/28/2026

Summer heat and medicine can be dangerous. Here's what you need to know to stay safe this summer.