Defeat tobacco: Take counseling plus medication for the win
The nicotine in tobacco is addictive, so you may feel that tobacco has a hold on you that can’t be broken. But don’t give up.
Of all VHA-enrolled Veterans with a history of smoking, 78% have successfully quit. You can too. Medications help manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Counseling helps you build practical skills to change your tobacco use behaviors. In combination, medication and counseling are a powerhouse.
The Phoenix VA provides options for Veterans. Connect with your VA provider to find the treatments that will work best for you.
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TeleOccupational Therapy reduces hospital readmissions
An older Veteran with cardiac issues was hospitalized after dizziness led to a severe fall in his home. As part of the post-hospitalization program at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans’ Hospital, he met virtually with VA occupational therapist Amy Oselio once he returned home.
To assess his fall risk and ensure he was following post-hospitalization guidance, Oselio met with the Veteran via VA Video Connect, VA’s secure videoconferencing app. This telehealth appointment not only enabled Oselio to get real-time visuals of the Veteran’s home environment and saved him a long drive to an in-person appointment, but it also protected his health.
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Free course from Warrior Rising helps service-disabled Veterans explore business ownership
Editor’s note: Sharing of non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans should always verify information with the organization offering the program.
Thinking about starting a business but not sure if it is the right move? A free, 4-hour virtual course from Warrior Rising helps service-disabled Veterans find out. You’ve probably heard that there are benefits and resources available for Veteran entrepreneurs. Knowing where to start is a different problem. What do you build? Is your idea viable? Do you need a plan, a degree or funding before you can take the first step?
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