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My HealtheVet is VA’s award–winning e–health Website, which offers Veterans, active duty service members, their dependents and caregivers anywhere, anytime Internet access to VA health care information and services. My HealtheVet is a free, online Personal Health Record that empowers Veterans to become informed partners in their health care. With My HealtheVet, America’s Veterans can access trusted, secure, and current health and benefits information as well as record, track and store important health and military history information at their convenience. Veterans who are enrolled in a VA facility can refill their VA prescriptions and more, so register today! Using My HealtheVet is easy and it's for YOU!

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National Salute to Veteran Patients

The National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans was established as an official VA program in March, 1978. The program is now called the “National Salute to Veteran Patients.” This program recognizes Veterans for their service and is celebrated each year during the week of February 14th. The purpose of this national event is to:

  • to pay tribute and express appreciation to hospitalized Veterans;
  • increase community awareness of the role of the VA medical centers;
  • encourage everyone to visit hospitalized Veterans;
  • promote the value of becoming a VA volunteer.

VA Voluntary Service (VAVS) plans and hosts the National Salute to Veteran Patients and welcomes all who would like to be a part of this exciting event. We extend invitations and encourage community leaders and organizations to take an active role in making this a great success across the country. We welcome all those who use My HealtheVet to take part and encourage you to spread the word to others!

V4V (Valentines for Veterans) musical concerts are part of the National Salute activities. In partnership with the national nonprofit organization, Help Hospitalized Veterans (HHV), they assist in supporting this yearly program.

In 2010, V4V concerts will be held in 11 U.S. cities. Although admission is free, tickets are required. The concerts are open to all Veterans and their families. Not only is there wonderful entertainment, there is also information provided to Veterans who are seeking VA services. In addition, you can get information on how you can become a volunteer at your local VA hospital. Due to the success of the concerts so far, the demand for tickets has been great!

During the week of Valentine’s Day, people all over the country express their gratitude to hospitalized Veterans. Many take part in this event by handing out Valentine cards and visit Veterans who are in VA hospitals. This may sound like such a simple act, but it means a lot to so many.

We ask you to help spread the word and take part in the National Salute activities. Please express your heartfelt gratitude to our Nation’s Veterans and learn more about volunteering at the VA hospitals – you’ll be glad you did!

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The Drinker’s Check-up is a self-guided online tool that allows you to develop a better understanding of your drinking. It also includes any risks that drinking might pose to your health. To begin the check-up you answer questions, such as what is your age & gender. There are also some questions about your drinking habits, for example, how much, and how often. Using this information, the check-up program will help you:

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  • Develop a better understanding of any risks your drinking could pose
  • Consider whether you might want to change your drinking
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Newsletter for Caregivers Now Available on My HealtheVet: Resources and Education for Stroke Caregivers' Understanding and Empowerment, or RESCUE for short, aims to provide helpful information and resources about caregiving and its challenges. You can now access the RESCUE Newsletters on My HealtheVet’s Caregiver Assistance Healthy Living Center.