Thank you to our transplant nurses for the unique contributions you make in the lives of our Veteran patients. Happy #TransplantNursesWeek ❤️

No matter where you are or what you’re going through, the #Veterans CrisisLine helps all #Veterans find immediate support. Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255 now.

#SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness

🆕She Wears the Boots! In this episode you'll hear about the types of contraception options available to Veterans at VA, benefits and common side effects of birth control, and how to get more information about access and availability at your VA.
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Our outreach team met with nearly 800 Veterans during Veterans Day on the Hill on Wed. in St. Paul, presented by @davofmn.

Event speaker, The American Legion National Commander Daniel J Seehafer, visited as our team shared info about the PACT Act, enrollment and suicide prevention.

Want to say thank you to your nurse? 🌼

Share your story of compassionate and skillful nursing care and nominate them for The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses (The DAISY Award): daisynomination.org/MVAHCS

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Whether you are worried about your own alcohol use or that of someone you care about, VA has many options to help you take the next step.

Learn more about available treatments:

mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use/…

Air Force Veteran Samantha Wicks traveled to the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic for the first time in 2024, where she found a sense of belonging.
“For the first time in a long while I feel like I’m around family and friends.'

Full story wintersportsclinic.org/post/air-force…

True or False: You can tell if someone has an eating disorder by the way they look. False! People of all shapes and sizes, gender, age, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation can have an eating disorder.

Learn more: womenshealth.va.gov/topics/disorde…

Army Veteran Joe Glenna turned 100 at the Minnesota Veterans Home-Mpls this week! He was presented a coin and letter from Secretary Denis McDonough through the VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement’s Centenarian Recognition Program and a Quilt of Valor thanking him for his service.

Members of the Daniel R. Olsen Eagan American Legion Post 594 come to the Minneapolis VA Fisher House once a month to donate and prepare a breakfast meal for our Fisher House guests. Post 594 volunteers truly enjoy working together and visiting guests.
va.gov/minneapolis-he…

➡️ Attention Occupational Therapy program graduates! Apply for our 12-month long AOTA Accredited fellowship in Physical Rehabilitation by April 30, 2024. Learn more and apply: va.gov/minneapolis-he…

Military sexual trauma (MST) affects more Veterans than you might think. VA has helped survivors of all sexual orientations, ages, genders and races.

Learn more about VA’s free MST-related services and resources: MentalHealth.va.gov/MST

Did you know that there are currently over 100 psychologists and 20 psychologists-in-training at the Minneapolis VA? Psychologists serve in clinical, research, educational, and administrative roles.

Did you know that Minneapolis VA Health Care System is a Regional Amputation Center, one of seven within the VA system?

Please join us on April 17 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Medical Center Auditorium for our Limb Loss Awareness Fair.

Veterans with Parkinson's Disease and their Care Partners - join us in honor of Parkinson's Awareness Month!

April 18, 2024, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., in person at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center (room 3B-108) or virtual; no registration required.

Details: va.gov/minneapolis-he…

Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day. VA encourages you to start a conversation about what matters most.

April 17 - Advance Care Planning Drop-In Clinic: va.gov/minneapolis-he…

4th Wednesday of the month - Advance Care Planning Class (virtual): va.gov/minneapolis-he…

Veterans, Families, and Caregivers - Stop by the Minneapolis VA medical center for a drop-in Advanced Care Planning clinic in room 2G-102 on April 17 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Questions? Contact Megan Schmitz, Advance Care Planning Coordinator, for more information 612-467-4036.

Did you stop by the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Program resource table this morning? You still can, from noon to 2:00 p.m. TODAY!

See you today at the CDCE Open House! At the Medical Center auditorium from 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Thank you to our laboratory professionals, a key member of a Veteran’s health care team, for the care you provide our patients. You get results! Happy #MedicalLaboratoryProfessionalsWeek 🔬