- Help Our Veterans by Volunteering
Members of our community can help our nation’s Veterans by becoming volunteers for the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center.
- A Healthy Resolution to Kick the Habit
Traditional New Year’s resolutions might be a goal of losing weight, saving more for retirement, or possibly conversing more frequently with friends and family, but a typical resolution of trying to quit smoking is very difficult to stick with.
- Combat Holiday Stress with Yoga
To help Veterans cope with that pressure and learn to relax is a free yoga class every Wednesday from 10 to 11:15 a.m. in the Recreation Hall (Bldg. 2) of the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque.
- Reaching Out to Rural Veterans
Some VA programs are providing much-needed help for Veterans living in rural New Mexico communities.
- The Importance of Getting Your Flu Shot
Some people refuse to get a seasonal flu shot, even though there may be no medical reason preventing them from doing so.
 
- Can you name the Presidents who were Veterans?
Of our 44 U.S. Presidents, 24 served in the military. The core values of decision-making and inspiring leadership are valuable in both military and civilian service.
- Valentine Concerts for Veterans
Every year at Valentines, VA throws a week long party for our hospitalized Veterans.
Popular singers will entertain the Veterans and their families at free concerts.
- Encouraging Vets with physical disabilities to try sports
Michael Johnston, a Navy Veteran who lost his left leg, is featured in a new video that encourages disabled Veterans to try sports to “redefine their mission.”
- Top Ten VA Health Stories of 2012
Veterans and their families found these the ten most popular articles of 2012 which appeared on the VHA Health home page. Here’s information on VA health benefits, Vet Centers and more.
- A Century of African-American History
February is African American History Month. Very few African Americans have witnessed as much of their history as Veteran Alyce Dixon. She is 105 and has seen a century of change.
- How to Have a Healthy Heart
Do you know the risk factors you can control to help prevent heart disease? They include diet, activity, cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar.
- Shorter Hospital Stays Are Better for Patients, VA Finds
A shorter stay in the hospital can actually be more beneficial to you than a longer stay, according to a recent VA study.
- Having Trouble Shopping or Being in Public Places?
The Mental Health of America’s Veterans is one of VA’s top priorities. The AboutFace program features candid talk from Veterans with PTSD. Listen to the people who have been there.
- VA Responding to Flu Outbreak to Protect Veterans
As America endures a flu epidemic, the Veterans Health Administration is responding to the outbreak to protect the health of all Veterans and staff in the VA health system.
- Tests to Help Prevent or Detect Cervical Cancer
VA encourages all women Veterans to have regular screening tests which can help to prevent cervical cancer or detect it early. Almost all women are at risk for cervical cancer.
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