VA Maryland Health Care System

04/30/2026

VA’s CHAMPVA program has reached 1 million beneficiaries. VA is focused on helping eligible spouses, dependents, and survivors understand their benefits. Learn more about the program and see if you meet eligibility requirements. https://news.va.gov/.../champva-app-hits-1-million.../

04/30/2026

No one who served in uniform should ever struggle to find a home. If you know a Veteran who is homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838.
This is a problem we can solve together. For more information on how you can help fight Veteran homelessness, visit VA.gov/homeless.

No Veteran should be homeless in the country they swore an oath to defend. That's why VA is committed to ending homelessness among Veterans. It's our nation's duty to ensure that every Veteran has a safe and stable place to call home.

04/29/2026

Veterans can refill or ask questions about their VA prescriptions without an office visit through the Pharmacy Support channel on VA Health Chat. Download the app today: mobile.va.gov/app/va-health-chat

04/29/2026

When you need medical advice right away, but don’t need to be seen in person, VA Health Connect offers virtual acute and tele-emergency care. Get the care you need, when you need it.

04/29/2026

Through therapy, John built a toolkit to help him manage his anxiety.
Find inspiration in his story and see how the right support can equip you to handle challenges along your journey.

When John’s mother died by su***de, the Army Veteran considered taking his own life. Instead, he asked for help with the fight-or-flight response that had been plaguing him for years. John overcame PTSD-driven despair with VA therapy, and a Veteran gaming community provided a Veteran support syste...

04/29/2026

With the My VA Images app, you can securely share photos of injuries or other health concerns with your VA care team. Talk to your doctor to see if it’s a good fit for your care plan. https://mobile.va.gov/app/my-va-images

04/29/2026

VA understands that military sexual trauma (MST) can affect survivors in different ways.
During Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, learn more about VA’s free MST-related care and services that are here for you year-round.
https://mentalhealth.va.gov/SAAPM

04/29/2026

Manage Your Medications on VA.gov
Now part of the new My HealtheVet experience

In the past, you’ve needed to go to many different online places to manage VA-related tasks. The new My HealtheVet experience on VA.gov allows you to manage your health care needs in the same place that you manage your other VA benefits and services.

This includes the new My HealtheVet medications tool on VA.gov. You can refill and track your VA prescriptions and review all medications in your VA medical records.

Get started with the new medications tool on VA.gov
On VA.gov, you'll see My HealtheVet in the top right corner of your screen. When you select My HealtheVet, you'll be directed to sign in, if you haven't already. Scroll down the main My HealtheVet page to select Appointments, Messages, Medications, or Medical Records. You can also manage payments or order medical supplies.

Here’s what you can do with the medications tool:

Refill your VA prescriptions

Review your past and current VA prescriptions

Review a complete list of medications in your VA medical records—including over-the-counter medications, supplements, and herbal remedies

Track the delivery of each prescription mailed within the past 15 days

Get notifications to let you know when to expect your prescriptions

We’ve also made some changes to make this tool easier to use:

The new and improved medications list lets you review and manage your past and current VA and non-VA prescriptions—all in one place

The new mobile-first design makes it easier to manage medications from wherever you are on any device

Our accessibility improvements make it easier for all veterans to manage their medications—including those with no or low vision who use screen readers

04/28/2026

Easy exercises for back pain
Quick pain relief options

Regular back pain can make your life harder than it should be. If you have chronic pain, it may be difficult to exercise and can cause stress. But did you know that there are things you can do to start feeling better?

Massage helps relax tight muscles. Regular stretching can also help prevent injuries that cause recurring pain.

Finally, exercising to build core strength can prevent and reduce chronic back pain. Your core muscles support good posture and the movements of your whole body. Strengthening these muscles can reduce back pain.

Watch VA physical therapist Dr. Emma Shapiro share massage techniques, stretches, and exercises that support a healthy back.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaytcOA62pI

04/28/2026

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04/28/2026

🚴‍♂️🔥 The 2026 Mobile Cycle Clinic is officially rolling!

This mighty VA Maryland Adaptive Sports team kicked things off strong with a trip to Delaware on the 23rd, followed by another powerful ride in Glen Burnie on the 27th—covering over 21 miles together!

From building skills to pushing limits, these Veterans continue to show what resilience, teamwork, and determination look like in motion. This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see where the road takes us next.

04/28/2026

People with PTSD may have trouble sleeping or experience insomnia. Whether your insomnia is connected to PTSD or not, Insomnia Coach can help you get your sleep back on track. Explore 17 tools and a sleep diary in the app to help you track and improve your sleep: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/insomnia_coach.asp