VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

12/29/2025

If you’re a woman Veteran facing mental health challenges, you’re not alone.

VA understands that women Veterans may have unique experiences and treatment needs.

Learn more: Mentalhealth.va.gov/women-vets/index.asp

12/28/2025

The holidays are a time for selflessness, but it’s okay to give yourself a gift every once in a while — especially when that gift is self-compassion! Check out VA Whole Health’s library of self-care resources to make sure you’re living your best life this December and beyond.

www.va.gov/wholehealthlibrary/self-care/

12/27/2025

Veterans, need help accessing your VA health records online?

If you have not yet made the switch to Login.gov or ID.me, your My HealtheVet Coordinator will be available for in-person assistance Monday - Wednesday in Ann Arbor and Thursdays in Canton.

Appointments are required but easy to make, please call 734-845-5084 to schedule.

As a reminder, when you come for your scheduled appointment, please bring 2 (unexpired) forms of ID to verify your identity.

This will give you full access to your VA health information including appointments and prescription refills.

12/26/2025

If you’ve received high-quality care through VA, share your experience with your fellow women Veterans. Encourage them to use the benefits they’ve earned!

If it’s been a while since you last visited VA, we invite you to come back. We’re constantly improving to better serve your needs. You belong at VA.

https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/

12/25/2025

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Holidays. May the season bring peace, joy, and moments of reflection on what matters most.

To those serving far from home, and to the families who miss them, our thoughts and gratitude are with you today and always.

12/24/2025

Honoring Our Heroes Through Our Commitment to Care

In a Veterans Day article titled “Honoring Our Heroes Through Our Commitment to Care,” Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence reaffirmed VA’s dedication to improving Veteran health care through deployment of the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR). The new system will:
🔹 Give providers more time for meaningful interactions with Veterans
🔹 Reduce unnecessary tests and procedures
🔹 Ensure consistent care across VA and community providers
🔹 Support more innovative, data-driven treatment options

The Federal EHR is designed to make Veteran care more connected, efficient, and personalized. VA honors Veterans not just on Veterans Day, but every day, by putting them first. Learn more:

https://news.va.gov/143331/honoring-our-heroes-through-our-commitment-to-care/

12/24/2025

If a Veteran you care about seems different lately, trust your gut. Learn the warning signs and how to help.

VeteransCrisisLine.net/SignsofCrisis.

12/23/2025

Snaxs and Strategy: Dayton VA Medical Center’s Unique EHRM Engagement

Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence recognized Dayton VA Medical Center for its people-first approach to the 2026 Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) deployment. Dayton is engaging staff in creative and meaningful ways, including:
• Early and consistent engagement through a dedicated Change Leadership Team (CLT)
• Strong collaboration across leadership, informatics, and frontline users
• Innovative outreach, including the introduction of a unique team member: Snaxs, an 8-year-old golden Labrador and certified service dog

Snaxs has helped boost participation in readiness events and made learning more approachable. His presence symbolizes effective change leadership: trusted, consistent, and approachable. Read more about Snaxs from the VA Deputy Secretary:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/drpaullawrence_veterans-activity-7386476376431964160-cOi-/

12/23/2025

Women Veterans, every VA has a women Veterans program manager (WVPM) ready to support you. They can:

• Coordinate your care
• Answer questions about claims
• Advocate for you
• Help with application and enrollment

Connect with your local WVPM today and get support and answers to your questions.

https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/wvpm-locator.asp

12/23/2025

12/22/2025

12/22/2025

Don’t let those extras go to waste! Your VA dietitian can help find healthy and delicious ideas for your leftovers. Check out this recipe for anything-baked burritos!

https://www.nutrition.va.gov/docs/Recipes/MainDishes/AnythingBakedBurritosSEP2022.pdf #