Veterans Health Care: Resources for recovery, finding purpose in adaptive sports, ringing the victory bell, and reclaim your confidence through whole health

Resources for recovery, finding purpose in adaptive sports, ringing the victory bell, and finding confidence through whole health

View as a webpage / Share Veterans Health Care  July 8, 2021 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. After nearly 600 combat operations, a Veteran faced invisible enemies He had a feeling of invincibility. He was the best of the best and could do anything he wanted. A year later he was lost and felt useless. He had hit rock bottom and wanted to go away forever. Read how Chris VanSant found the courage to work hard, keep pushing forward and recover.  Read More Army Veteran finds purpose in Adaptive Sports – and a new career After a spinal injury left her in a wheelchair, Army Veteran Desiree Emilio-Duverge reinvented herself by embracing change, learning to use adaptive equipment and finding a new passion in adaptive sports. "It changed me to my core," she said. "I needed adrenaline, not pity."  She also embraced possibilities for a new career, which is what led her to Compensated Work Therapy. Read More Cancer patient's final treatment ends with a victory bell After eight weeks of radiation treatments and chemotherapies for throat cancer, Veteran Anthony Thomas received his last radiation dose but still had one final step before recovery: ring the victory bell.  "To ring that bell, you've earned it. I've earned it. I really have," said Thomas. "To me, it's a glorious feeling because that bell means it's over." Read More Veteran reclaims his confidence through Whole Health Marine Corps Veteran Christopher Young, a former athlete, became immobile due to migraines and other health issues. "It messes with your spirit," he says. "I know what good shape is and I knew I wasn't in good shape." Now, thanks to his work with Whole Health at Orlando VA, Young has lost 23 pounds and kept it off through healthy eating and exercise. "I just feel happy to be alive and I feel much more outgoing now," he says. Read More Read more stories here

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