Thursday, August 19, 2021

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

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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.

Photo montage of three generations of Marine Veterans

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."

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Baby with dog tags sleeping on daddy's uniform

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." 

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Veteran holds up artwork

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.

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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.

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Veterans Health Administration · 810 Vermont Avenue, NW · Washington, DC 20420 · 877-222-VETS (877-222-8387)

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