Veterans Health Care, August 19: Serving Veterans after service, couple conceives with VA help, self-expression through art, and caregiver and family resource fair

Serving beyond the uniform, VA's In vitro fertilization program, VA's Recreation Therapy Service, and caregiver and family resource fair

View as a webpage / Share Veterans Health Care  August 19, 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. Marine Veteran continues legacy of service by serving Veterans David B. Isaacks is a Marine Corps Veteran and Director of the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System. He shares what service means to him as a former service member with strong family ties to the military. "Having served and now knowing what it means to be a service member," says Isaacks, he works for VA because America "must continue its promise to Veterans. And I believe that the best and only place I can fulfill that promise is with VA." Read More VA's in vitro fertilization program helps couple become parents Air Force Veteran Jacob Kremmel and his wife Christina wanted a family. In 2017, they were referred to VA's In Vitro Fertilization/Assisted Reproductive Technologies program and services.  "We're forever grateful to VA. Without them we wouldn't have our daughter," said Kremmel. "We're happy, we're healthy and we're a family, thanks to VA."  Read More Creative arts therapy promotes healthy self-expression for Veterans Art therapy is one way many Veterans and families are dealing with challenges. VA's Recreation Therapy Service helps Veterans manage stress and substance abuse, and cope with symptoms of PTSD and TBI. Here are some creative examples of how it works for these Veterans. Read More Caregivers: VA is coming to you  VA Caregiver Support Program is hosting Caregiver and Family Resource Fairs at every VA facility to reach caregivers across the country, including those who live in rural areas. For more information on the Caregiver & Family Resource Fair, contact your local VA medical center. Read More Read more stories here

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