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Remember
to Get Your Flu Shot!
It’s flu season again. This year,
the Department of Veterans Affairs has made getting your flu shot easy.
Enrolled Veteran patients can enjoy more options, easier access and seamless
records, as the VA has partnered with retail pharmacies to offer Veterans
their annual flu shot. These partnerships offer flexibility in time and
location. Learn
More.
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Do
You Know VA’s Plans for Detecting Breast Cancer?
VA recommends all women begin
getting yearly mammograms by age 45, and every other year beginning at age
55. Women may also choose to start screening with yearly mammograms as early
as age 40. If there is concern for risk factors, such as a family history of
breast cancer, talk to a doctor about being tested earlier and more often. Check
out this infographic to learn more.
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How
Active is My HealtheVet?
This is a pretty busy website.
Every quarter we share our numbers with you. Check out the data on Secure
Messages sent, the amount of registered My HealtheVet users, the number of
refills requested, and more -- on the updated My HealtheVet usage page.
Learn
More.
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October
is Depression Awareness Month
Everyone occasionally feels blue
or sad, but it passes. When a person has depression, it interferes with
normal functioning and causes pain for friends and family. The good news is
that depression, even the most severe cases, is a highly treatable disorder.
You may be wondering if you have symptoms of depression. One way of
determining that is to take this brief, confidential and anonymous screen. Learn
More.
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