VISN 2: Veterans' Wellness, Fall 2007

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April 2008 - You’re not alone!


Did You Know?
April showers don’t only bring May flowers. April is also: Foot Health Awareness Month Walking should never cause you pain. If your feet are killing you, see a podiatrist. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month Don’t be too embarrassed to seek treatment. Cancer Control Month Early detection is key to successful treatment. Schedule a checkup at your local VA medical facility today.

Drink too much alcohol? Ask yourself these three questions: Do you have a drink four or more times a week? On the days you do drink, do you refill your glass seven or more times? Do you often have six or more drinks on one occasion? If you answered “yes” to any of these (or if you can’t remember), make an appointment to see your VA health care provider. Only he or she can help you make the right diagnosis and provide treatment that really works.

When the pain won’t go away
We all get depressed at certain times in our lives, but when that depression spirals down into drug and alcohol abuse, making you feel so hopeless and helpless you’ve had suicidal thoughts … STOP! Help is only a phone call away. VA has established a 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline where you can get understanding, compassion and help from trained mental health professionals. Reach out and call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for help now!

“It’s more important to know your weaknesses than your strengths.”

—Ray Lee Hunt, Texas oil tycoon

To print, download the full "Veterans Wellness 2008 Calendar " in Acrobat PDF Format

April calendar
April 1st - April's Fools Day,
April 4th - Try a different walking route,
April 6th - Take a 10-minute time-out today,
April 10th - Where would you like to be this time next year?
April 15th - Tax Day,
April 19th - Passover begins at sundown,
April 20th - Stressed? Take three deep breaths,
April 22nd - Earth Day,
April 25th - Arbor Day,
April 27th - Orthodox Easter,
April 29th - Life is good!

It’s been four months since you started your healthy new lifestyle. Don’t you feel good?		Starting weight for April: _________ Goal weight for April: _________ Exercise goals: __________________________ What special memory did you make this month? _____________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________

Are you or someone you love in trouble? Don’t delay. Call the toll-free VA National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Reviewed/Updated Date: January 15, 2008