Syracuse VA Medical Center

The War Related Illness and Injury Study Center is a national program that develops and provides post-deployment health expertise to Veterans and their health care providers through clinical care, research, education and risk communication. Learn more at https://warrelatedillness.va.gov

Cervical Cancer Awareness: Let’s Talk Screening, Prevention. It's a great time to talk about how human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines can help prevent cancer. Learn more about healthcare services for Women Veterans at Syracuse VA : https://www.syracuse.va.gov/services/women/index.asp

The FCC has learned of robocalls and texting scams on the COVID-19 pandemic that exploit health concerns, false cures, bogus tests, or otherwise prey on virus-related fears. Veterans: don’t give out your SSN, birth date or credit card to an unknown caller. https://www.fcc.gov/covid-scams

Webinar alert! Learn about Agent Orange and caring for Vietnam-era Veterans Join us Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. ET

Million Veteran Program (MVP) is dedicated to learning more about diseases that impact both Veterans and humankind to help with prevention and treatment. To help address the recent pandemic, a new MVP COVID-19 Survey is now available to MVP participants. This survey provides an opportunity for Veterans to help MVP learn more about their experience with COVID-19, including how the pandemic is affecting their physical and mental health. https://www.mvp.va.gov/webapp/mvp-web-participant/ Learn more about MVP at https://www.research.va.gov/mvp/

Here’s another tip on how to #BeThere for Veterans: Take time out of the busy holiday season to remember a Veteran in your life with a phone call. Listen and validate what they say.

If you provide care to a Veteran, don't miss "OPERATION S.A.V.E." via WebEx happening FEB 25 @ 10-11am. RSVP to: 315-425-4400 ext. 56583 or ext. 52245 Learn about: Suicide in the Veteran population; Suicide myths & misinformation; Risk factors for suicide; and what S.A.V.E. stands for!... https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ See more

As the temperatures drop and days get shorter, it may be time to think about different ways to get yourself moving. Chair yoga is a great way to move your body and tap into your breath.

Sending out a special thank you for thinking of Veterans during the holiday season! Your generosity is very appreciated.

Hearing loss is one of the top service-connected disabilities among Veterans. VA offers comprehensive care services to Veterans with hearing loss, tinnitus and balance. Talk to your VA Physician about seeing a VA Audiologist if you suffer from hearing loss. Learn more about VA resources and support: https://bit.ly/35LLO5M

The Fulton Elks Lodge #830 donated $1,155.00 worth of items to the Syracuse VA Hospital. These funds are part of an ENF Beacon Grant the lodge received. The items donated, including portable DVD players, 250 DVD’s, sound machines, speaker phones, and a tabletop video game were requested and are to be used for Veterans in the Spinal Cord Unit. Pictured left to right are grant Coordinator Rene Ormsby, Loyal Knight and Army Veteran Dave Ormsby, Becky Ross from the Syracuse VA and Joyce Coady. Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our Veterans! Happy Holidays!

VA Research is impacting Veterans lives for the better! Great work from @VASanDiego #VAResearch! Doctors have long known that veterans frequently have sleep problems. Past research has suggested that they may have double or even triple the rates of insomnia, compared to civilians. The results from the study reveal VA's need to develop more sleep-issue related screening and raise awareness among veterans of the seriousness of the issue and the need to treat it at the first... available opportunity, researchers said. If you experience insomnia, be sure to discuss it with your VA Physician. https://www.military.com//veterans-have-higher-rates-of-in

Join us to celebrate Respiratory Care Week Oct. 25-31! Our Respiratory Care Team are "Changing the World One Breath at a Time." Join us as we salute their critical contribution to providing excellent patient care to Veterans!

At VA, Chaplains are an integral part of the healthcare team. This week we recognize our Pastoral and Spiritual Care Team for all they do to serve Veterans. For Pastoral Care assistance, call 315-425-4400, extension 56596. Learn more about Pastoral and Spiritual Care at https://www.spiritualcareweek.org/

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Learn the signs and symptoms and talk to your VA health care provider about breast cancer screening. https://cdc.gov///features/breastcancerawareness/index.htm

Connect With Veterans on a Deeper Level on My Life, My Story Engage with Veterans and listen to their real-life stories on the My Life, My Story podcast. This heart-warming series began with a single Veteran in recreation therapy to help health care providers understand their clients on a more personal level. On My Life, My Story, Veterans’ life stories are recorded and transcribed. Some of the Veterans read their own stories aloud on the podcast; for other segments, voice ac...tors or a VA staff member reads them. If you are a Veteran interested in sharing your story, or know one who is, please contact the My Life, My Story team at [email protected] https://link.chtbl.com/mgws3xW1

The Veterans Crisis Line provides caring, qualified responders for Veterans and their families 24/7/365. Call 1-800-273-8255, chat online or text 838255 for help. https://www.stripes.com//report-veterans-crisis-line-remar

Meet our Syracuse VA Chaplains! During Pastoral and Spiritual Care week, Oct 25-31, we salute them and the valuable services they provide Veterans as part of the VA Health Care Team. Complete health involves the mind, body and spirit! Help us give a shout out to Chief Chaplain Richard D. Brown, Chaplain (Father) Craig David and Chaplain George Burgess!

Binghamton area Veterans are invited to attend a VIRTUAL "Southern Tier Veterans Resource Fair! Thursday, November 5, 2020 1130am - 1pm Register to attend to [email protected]... WebEx link will be shared upon registration Veterans, family members, professional organizations, and community stakeholders are welcome to attend.

Here are a few things to keep in mind and consider with telehealth and virtual doctor visits: https://www.blogs.va.gov//cyber-tips-know-next-virtual-do/

VA is leading the way in telehealth innovation to make sure Veterans can access care when & where they need it. VA Telehealth Services is transforming how Veterans access high-quality VA care and are making it easier to connect with your VA care team. https://telehealth.va.gov/