Veterans and Community Health Sunday Magazine

By Washington DC VAMC: Public Affairs Office

What's Veterans and Community Health Sunday Magazine about?

['This series contains Veterans and Community Health Sunday Magazine radio programs, a weekly, 30-minute roundtable discussion with subject-matter experts from the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the community. The program, hosted by the Office of Public Affairs, offers Veterans and the listening audience useful, health, wellness and life improvement information.', '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.']

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Veterans and Community Health Sunday Magazine episodes:

08.15.2018
Intimate Partner Violence
VAs 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...
02.28.2018
Smoking Cessation
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...
01.14.2018
Intimacy Post Injury
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.
10.15.2017
Nutrition and Fall into Fitness
Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian Sue-Ann Forde discusses Nutrition using fresh seasonal produce in this Fall into Fitness program.
10.01.2017
Breast Cancer and Support Groups
Oncologist Dr. Anita Aggarwal discusses breast cancer, the importance of good nutrition during cancer treatments and about support groups available at the Medical Center.
09.17.2017
Mental Health and Wellness
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.
09.09.2017
Suicide Prevention
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.
02.26.2017
My VA Community ? Veterans Engagement Board with Charles Eggleston
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.
02.12.2017
African-American Military History: A Spirit of Service
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.
07.31.2016
Path to Greatness
Michelle Haywood, founding director of Path To Greatness discusses the importance community partnership and engaging youth and others to care for our community.
07.17.2016
Economic Development
Jim Coleman, president and CEO, Economic Development Corporation discusses economic development and prosperity opportunities for Veterans in Prince George's County, Md.
04.17.2016
Nursing Service Initiatives
Leslie Rowan, director of Nursing Excellence and Innovation, Washington DC VA Medical Center discusses Nursing Service initiatives and best practices at the Washington DC VA Medical Center.
04.03.2016
MyVA Veterans Experience
Christopher Hluchyj, relationship manager with the Veterans Experience Office discusses the MyVA Initiative and Veterans Experience?s commitment to offering Veterans an optimal experience.
02.21.2016
Transition and Care Management Program
Transition and Care Management Program Manager, Elsie Moore discusses the supportive services available to Veterans who served during Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and New Dawn as well as Post-911 service members.
10.04.2015
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center Oncologist Dr. Anita Aggarwal discusses breast cancer, the importance of good nutrition during cancer treatments and about support groups available at the medical center.
09.29.2015
Veteran Benefits and Services
With Mr. Phillip A. Munley, Director of the Veteran Service Program for the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, well be discussing benefits, services, programs and resources available to Maryland Veterans, transitioning service members, and their families.
09.27.2015
Quality Health Care
Dr. Charles Faselis, Chief of Medical Services at the Washington DC VA Medical Center, and Geri Adams, the medical center's Director of Quality Management discuss secure electronic messaging, medical rounds and quality management in a health care setting.
09.20.2015
Suicide Prevention
Dr. Patricia Crawford, the medical centers Suicide Prevention Coordinator and Sevena Boughton, the Chief of Social Work Service, discuss the warning signs of suicide and how to help a person in crisis.
09.05.2015
Spirituality and the Arts
This edition of Sunday Magazine features a round-table discussion with the medical center?s Chief of Chaplain Service, the Reverend Carol Ramsey-Lucas and author Ron Capps about the Veterans Writing Project.
08.23.2015
Weight Loss and Wellness
Sue-Ann Forde, Chief, Nutrition and Food Service from the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center, shares information on healthy meal planning and preparation and Army Veteran John Robinson speaks about extreme weight loss and weight loss maintenance.
08.05.2015
Skin and Scalp Wellness
"Skin, Scalp and Hair Health", features the Washington DC VA Medical Center's Chief, Dermatological Surgery, Dr. Pavan Nootheti and licensed Cosmetologist, Rhonda Wimbish discussing how to properly care for your skin and scalp.
06.21.2015
Men's Health
In honor of National Men's Health Month, this edition features round-table discussion with Dr. Phillip Seton, Chief of the Washington DC VA Medical Center's Emergency Department, and Dr. Robyn Macsata, Chief of Vascular Surgery. Listen to learn about the...
05.24.2015
Veterans Benefits Administration
Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center's Public Affairs Director, Gloria Hairston, speaks with Jason Miller, the Chief of Military and Veterans Outreach with the VA's Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) about eBenefits and the many programs and opportunities available through VBA.
03.30.2015
Veterans Employment
Mr. Dennis May, the deputy director of the Veteran Employment Services Office, discusses boosting Veterans' employment opportunities and career development.
03.15.2015
Nutrition
Learn about healthy eating and how to incorporate extra nutrition into your family's diet from the medical center's Chief of Nutrition and Food Service Sue Ann Forde, RD.
03.08.2015
Patient Satisfaction Programs
Todd Johnson and Jonathan Wilson of the Patient Advocate Office in a round-table discussion about the medical center?s patient satisfaction programs such as the Hawk Eye Customer Service Program, the Care Partner Program and New Patient Orientation
02.22.2015
Libraries and Literacy
The Medical Center's Library Technician Jan Edmiston; Ms. Kathleen Teaze, the CEO and director of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System and Attorney Mark Polk, who chairs the Board of the Prince Georges County Memorial Library System's Foundation...
02.08.2015
Heart Healthy Living
DC VA Medical Center Cardiologist Dr. Pamela Karasik discussing the signs and symptoms of heart disease and the effects of emotional stress on the heart.
01.25.2015
New Business Opportunities
Edition features an in depth discussion with the Honorable Marie C. Johns, the founder of L & L Consulting, LLC and renowned DC entrepreneur about starting a Veteran-owned businesses.
01.11.2015
Veterans in Business
Edition features The Honorable Marie C. Johns, the founder of L & L Consulting, LLC and Robert Palmer, retired USAF Colonel and founder of Creative Business Solutions, Inc. to discuss new business opportunities for Veterans.
12.14.2014
Holiday Stress
The Reverend Ramsey-Lucas, Chaplain Service, and Dr. Patricia Crawford, Mental Health Service explain the warning signs of depression and ways to improve your outlook during the holiday season.

What's Veterans and Community Health Sunday Magazine about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Veterans and Community Health Sunday Magazine episodes:

Intimate Partner Violence

Smoking Cessation

Intimacy Post Injury

Nutrition and Fall into Fitness

Breast Cancer and Support Groups

Mental Health and Wellness

Suicide Prevention

My VA Community ? Veterans Engagement Board with Charles Eggleston

African-American Military History: A Spirit of Service

Path to Greatness

Economic Development

Nursing Service Initiatives

MyVA Veterans Experience

Transition and Care Management Program

Breast Cancer Risk Factors

Veteran Benefits and Services

Quality Health Care

Suicide Prevention

Spirituality and the Arts

Weight Loss and Wellness

Skin and Scalp Wellness

Men's Health

Veterans Benefits Administration

Veterans Employment

Nutrition

Patient Satisfaction Programs

Libraries and Literacy

Heart Healthy Living

New Business Opportunities

Veterans in Business

Holiday Stress