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Have you downloaded our Couples Coach App? Couples can improve communication and build trust in their relationship. Try exercises to practice active listening so you can navigate conflict better with your partner. Visit the VA App Store to learn more.

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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.
#VHA80 #Freedom250

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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.

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Even if tobacco is part of your routine, or you've tried quitting, or you're worried about withdrawal, you have the power to reclaim your life.

Need support? Call the VA tobacco quitline at 1-855-QUIT-VET or visit https://t.co/IlFpszhiuK during any phase of quitting.

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Use VA’s residential rehabilitation treatment facility locator to find a site near you: https://t.co/OJG5LHVrJf

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Is a Veteran in your life hesitant about reaching out for support?

Sometimes, hearing from someone who has been there makes all the difference.

Hear from Veterans about what encouraged them to seek care. https://t.co/sw9D9dHNYz

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For some Veterans, opening up about mental health can feel scary. Concerns about stigma or judgment can make it hard to reach out.

This Mental Health Month, hear how others overcame these barriers and gave therapy a chance. https://t.co/rHSReX07P8

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Explore free, self-paced mental health trainings that you can do anytime, anywhere.

If you’re a Veteran looking for self-help resources, check out online training courses from VA: https://t.co/j3euVwuJm2

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May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day, serving as an important reminder that knowing your status saves lives.

Depending on the type, hepatitis can be prevented, treated or cured.

Talk to your provider. Know your status. https://t.co/CR7XZmnmZW

#hepatitis
#hepatitisawareness

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VA’s Million Veteran Program honors AAPI Veterans and the vital role you play in advancing research for all who’ve served. By joining MVP, you help ensure that prevention, diagnosis, and treatments reflect the full Veteran community.
Join at https://t.co/FG0b8q4Fw2.

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If you’re a Veteran and you’re finding it hard to stop drinking, VA has options to help. Treatment like therapy and medication can help you stop or reduce drinking, avoid triggers for relapse and build a recovery support system. Learn more: https://t.co/XecLB2T5Nu

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and VA has online resources available to Veterans looking to strengthen their mental health.

https://t.co/GU6cWk647y offers a variety of self-help courses on mental health topics.

Your mental health matters. Visit https://t.co/GU6cWk647y to begin your path forward today.

If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255 to reach the Veteran Crisis Line.

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For 80 years, VA health care has helped Veterans recover and build resilience.

Help starts here.
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These Veterans found a path forward by addressing their mental health. They want you to know that you can too.

Discover why they want fellow Veterans to know they can find support. https://t.co/Ig5ssG8pGD

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Veterans from across the country are coming together to share one message for their fellow Veterans: You are not alone.

No matter what your service era, branch or background, you can find a story to relate to. Find one that speaks to you. https://t.co/sw9D9dHNYz

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Congratulations to DC VAMC Medical Center Director Vamsee Potluri, FACHE, for being the recipient of the 2026 Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award for Young Healthcare Executives of the Year!

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Feeling on edge? Drinking more than you want? Feeling disconnected from loved ones?

You are not alone.

This Mental Health Month, hear Veterans describe the signs that helped them realize it was time to reach out for mental health care.

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Join us in celebrating “The Power of DC VAMC Nurses” then & now. Nurses are our superpower-the backbone of VA healthcare. #NationalNursesWeek #tbt

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The signs of crisis don’t always look the way you expect. Knowing them can help you act when it matters most: https://t.co/nY1LHG4j3k.

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#NationalVolunteerWeek  Consider becoming a VA volunteer. By sharing your time and talents as a DC VAMC volunteer, you can make a lasting impact while demonstrating your appreciation for Veterans. Sign up today, visit: https://t.co/JX5IBsCjme