Veterans and Community Health Sunday Magazine

VA’s Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) is designed to help the person who initiates the violence as well as the person who experiences intimate partner violence. This segment discusses IPVAP with Ms. Pamela Birchett-Street MSW, LICSW, the Medical Center’s Interim IPVAP Coordinator.

Veterans smoke cigarettes at higher rates than nonveterans, and the staff of the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center is working hard to change this. This segment addresses health risks associated with smoking and ways to kick the habit with Psychologist Dr. Stephanie Guedj.

In this segment, we discuss intimacy post injury with Dr. Elspeth Ritchie, a well-known author and psychologist with Mental Health Services at the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian Sue-Ann Forde discusses Nutrition using fresh seasonal produce in this Fall into Fitness program.

Oncologist Dr. Anita Aggarwal discusses breast cancer, the importance of good nutrition during cancer treatments and about support groups available at the Medical Center.

Dr. Maria Llorente and Dr. Matthew Reinhard from the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center, discuss Mental Health and Wellness and the stigma associated with seeking mental health treatment.

Dr. Patricia Crawford discusses the warning signs of suicide and what to do if you notice these warning signs in someone you know as well as information about the Veterans Crisis Line.

Introducing the Capitol Network Veterans Engagement Board, which is part of the VA's MyVA initiative to hear concerns of local veterans and partner to create solutions and expand veteran-resources.

African-Americans are documented soldiers dating back to the Revolutionary War through the inception of the United States Army, dating back over its 241-years.

With Mr. Phillip A. Munley, Director of the Veteran Service Program for the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, we’ll be discussing benefits, services, programs and resources available to Maryland Veterans, transitioning service members, and their families.