Health education
VA Northwest Health Network is dedicated to serving veterans through a wide variety of specialized programs. Do you want to quit smoking or lose weight to be healthier? Would you like to access your health information online? Check Healthy Living Resource Guideto find online resources on a variety of health-related topics and programs, including websites, videos, and phone apps.
National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
THE National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention helps veterans stay healthy and knowledgeable. Find a variety of health information and be sure to check the site monthly for a new evidence-based healthy living post on topics important to living a healthy life, such as stress management, healthy eating, safety, physical activity and more.
My healtheVeterinarian
THE My healtheVeterinarian The site provides veterans and their families with excellent, reliable patient education information as well as the latest VA news. Information about benefits and services for veterans is also available. Look at this video to learn more. When you register with My healtheVeterinarianyou will be able:
- renew prescriptions online
- keep a personal food and activity diary
- monitor your personal health data, such as blood pressure and pain levels
- maintain your own personal health record that you have entered yourself
- send secure messages to your primary care team*
- upload your lab work (within seven days of print)*
- view pending and past appointments*
*NOTE: Some features require in-person authentication. You can request your In-person authentication via your local Information Dissemination Office.
How old are you when it comes to health?
Do you want to know how old you really are? Take the HealtheLiving assessment and learn your health age.
- Answer questions about your medical history and health choices.
- Receive a personalized summary report with your current health status, your risk of developing major illnesses, a list of healthy changes you can make now, and your health age.
Veterans Health Library
THE Veterans Health Library offers free access to thousands of VA-approved articles, including:
- More than 1,500 health and medication fact sheets in English and Spanish
- More than 150 health education videos
- Online booklets with easy-to-use page turning
- Practical tools and quizzes
- Veterans Health Library resources adhere to VA’s high standards for patient care. Use the library to:
- Understanding a diagnosis and making treatment decisions
- Prepare for everything from tests and procedures to rehabilitation and recovery.
- Manage your health on an ongoing basis
Quit smoking for life 
VA can help you quit smoking. Medications, group classes, telephone counseling, and text programs/cell phone apps are available to help you. Talk to your healthcare professional about your options. Learn more with VA resources at tobacco and health and how be tobacco-freeand check out the Be Tobacco Free section of the Healthy Living Resource Guide for more tools and support.
Health of Women Veterans
Women are enrolling in the VA at record levels, challenging a VA healthcare system that has historically cared for a predominantly male population. Women veterans have proudly served. Visit Health Care for Women Veterans to access women’s health resources. Also explore this video series to hear from women veterans – of all ages and conflicts – about the care they receive in VA facilities across the country, and learn about the steps VA is taking to ensure every veteran receives the best care everywhere.
MOVE!
MOVE! is a weight management and health promotion program designed to improve the lives of veterans. The fundamental ideas of MOVE! – encourage healthy eating behavior, increase physical activity and promote even small weight losses – are easy to follow, based on the latest scientific advances in nutrition, and can help reduce health risks, prevent or reverse some diseases and improve your quality. of life. You might be able to MOVE! through group or individual sessions, MOVE! Coach Phone App, Lifestyle Phone Coaching or TéléMOVE!, one of the VA’s home telehealth services. Check with your facility to see what MOVE! options are available near you. Start by completing the MOVE!11 Questionnaire to get personalized feedback on your current health and view that of other Veterans achievements to inspire you today!
Healthy educational cooking
VA facilities across the country offer Healthy Teaching Kitchens (HTKs) where veterans and their families can learn healthy cooking skills. Learn new recipes and techniques through cooking demonstrations and/or hands-on cooking classes. Some VA facilities even have gardens where you can learn how to grow your own food. Many HTKs offer courses focused on specific illnesses like diabetes or heart disease. Learn more about HTK, find links to videos, and access free recipes and cookbooks on the Healthy educational cooking Web page.
Overall health
Virginia Overall health is a cutting-edge approach to care that supports your health and well-being by focusing on what matters to you, not what’s wrong with you. This means your health team will get to know you as a person before working with you to develop a personalized health plan based on your values, needs and goals. Consult the online resources and complete the Personal health inventory. You can start a conversation with your health team about your needs and priorities and find out what Whole Health programs are offered at your VA facility.
To learn about health education opportunities in your area, visit your nearest VA webpage:
