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05/29/2026
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.
05/28/2026
Even if to***co use is part of your daily routine, or you’ve tried quitting before, or you’re worried about withdrawal symptoms, you have the power to reclaim your life.
Need guidance on how to stay away from to***co? Talk to trained quit coaches who will help you during any phase of quitting.
Call the VA to***co quitline at 1-855-QUIT-VET or visit Mentalhealth.va.gov/MENTALHEALTH/quit-to***co/quit-vet.asp
05/25/2026
On Memorial Day, we honor all who gave their lives defending our nation. We pause to pay tribute to their patriotism. Their sacrifice is remembered, today and always.
05/15/2026
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, take control of cravings, avoid triggers for relapse and build a recovery support system.
Learn more: Mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use/alcohol-use-disorder.asp
05/13/2026
For 80 years, VA health care has helped Veterans recover and build resilience.
Help starts here.
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/local-care.asp
05/10/2026
Warrior Moms: Celebrating Veteran mothers through DOULAS Program - VA News Miami VA's Warrior Moms photo shoot connects expecting and new mother Veterans through maternity care, community and the new D.O.U.L.A.S. Program.
05/10/2026
Today we recognize and appreciate all mothers — with special gratitude for the Veterans whose service and love make an incredible impact. Your strength inspires us. Thank you for all you do. 💐💕
05/08/2026
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. https://www.maketheconnection.net/mental-health-month/
05/07/2026
You don’t have to figure it out alone. The Veterans Crisis Line is here to listen and help.
Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.
05/07/2026
The signs of crisis don’t always look the way you expect. Knowing them can help you act when it matters most: VeteransCrisisLine.net/SignsOfCrisis.