It’s not always easy to leave the military.
Jamie, a Veteran, shares her story: https://www.maketheconnection.net/stories/1046/
Salisbury VA Health Care System
We honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves health & wellness These clinics are located in Charlotte and Kernersville.
Since 1953, Hefner VAMC has been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. We consider it our privilege to serve your health care needs in any way we can. Primary and secondary inpatient health care are available to more than 287,000 veterans living in a 21-county area of the Central Piedmont Region of North Carolina. This includes the Charlotte area with ove
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.
05/29/2026
The PTSD Coach app can help you manage PTSD symptoms with grounding exercises, thought-shifting techniques, and relaxation tools such as guided breathing, positive imagery, and mindful meditation.
https://mobile.va.gov/app/ptsd-coach
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
05/28/2026
Hepatitis can affect the liver for years without noticeable symptoms, but testing and treatment can save lives.
During Hepatitis Awareness Month, we encourage Veterans to learn about Hepatitis A, B and C, including risk factors, testing, and treatment options.
www.hepatitis.va.gov
05/27/2026
05/26/2026
Is a Veteran in your life hesitant about reaching out for support?
Sometimes, hearing from someone who has been there makes all the difference.
Hear from Veterans about what encouraged them to seek mental health care. https://www.maketheconnection.net/MHM/
05/26/2026
For 250 years, caring for Veterans has been central to America’s story—and for 80 of those years, Veterans Health Administration has met that promise.
After WWII, VA expanded rapidly to support Veterans.
Today, VA provides care to more than 9 million Veterans.
It’s always a great time to enroll in the health care you’ve earned.
https://www.va.gov/health-care/apply-for-health-care-form-10-10ez/introduction
05/25/2026
Honor Them.
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.
“It's OK to seek help. It’s OK to let go. It’s OK to talk about these experiences.”
— Arafat, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Arafat credits therapy and the support of his family with helping him manage his PTSD symptoms.
Follow Make the Connection for more Veteran stories.
https://www.maketheconnection.net/read-stories/its-ok-to-talk-about-these-experiences/
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