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THE VA & YOU

A Healthy

2021 PLANNER

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Together, VA’s Whole Health approach to care and the Healthy Living Messages are the right partners for your journey to a healthier you. This partnership can offer you many options for your care. Sometimes, these approaches overlap, and that’s OK, too.

Talk to your VA health care team about accessing resources and programs from both approaches. The key is to find what works best for you in meeting your overall health and well-being goals.

Circle of Whole Health

VA’s Whole Health system of care empowers and equips you to take charge of your health. It’s about making your life fuller. Plus, all parts of your life are connected. When you improve in one part, you benefit in other areas of your physical, emotional, and spiritual health and well-being.

• Me and mindful awareness - You are at the center of your care. Mindfulness helps connect with what is most important and how you are feeling.

• Eight areas of self-care - Getting quality sleep, eating healthy foods, and more.

• Professional health care - Health and wellness services, and medical care.

• Community – People and groups who support you, including fellow Veterans.

VA Healthy Living MessagesThese are important steps for living a healthier life and helping to lower the risk for serious health-related issues later on.

• Be involved in your care – Take an active role and work with your health care team to improve your health.

• Eat wisely – Eat more vegetables, fruit, whole grains, plant proteins, and healthy fats; and eat less processed foods.

• Be physically active – Move your body to lower risks of many chronic diseases, boost your energy, and lift your mood.

• Strive for a healthy weight – If recommended, losing just 5% - 10% will help improve your health.

• Limit alcohol – If you drink, drink in moderation and avoid binge drinking.

• Get recommended screening tests & immunizations – Learn what is recommended for you.

• Manage stress – Take steps to reduce stress in your life.

• Be safe – Stay protected from falls, violence, self-harm, and sexually transmitted infections.

• Be tobacco free – Quitting is one of the healthiest things you can do.

Make this Planner Work for You!• Check out the VA apps and online

resources listed for more information.

• Reflect on weekly wellness tips for Working Your Body, Eating Wisely, Managing Stress, and more.

• Each month, identify one SMART goal or one thing you can Start, Keep, or Stop to improve your health.

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VA Facility

Health Contacts & Phone Numbers

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Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222

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Discover Your MAPHave you ever asked yourself big questions like:• What’s my mission in life?• Why do I want my health?• What’s most important?

These are MAP questions, which stand for Mission, Aspiration, and Purpose. Asking yourself tough questions can help identify core values. Your answers can become the driving forces for improving and maintaining good health so you can live fully.

New Year’s DayOutpatient Clinics Closed

RECORD minutes exercised, blood pressure & blood sugar and/or log these on My

HealtheVet at www.myhealth.va.gov

Get InvolvedTake an active role and partner with your VA health care team to identify your life’s priorities. Use tools, like the MAP questions, Personal Health Inventory (PHI), Personal Health Plan (PHP) and HealtheLiving Assessment. Once you identify what’s most important, your care team will help you set SMART goals and identify the best medical and well-being services and programs for you.

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January 2021

One thing I will START, KEEP, or STOP this month to improve my health:

Re-stock healthy foods so you can control ingredients and eat more meals at home.

Give yourself time to return to pre-holiday exercise levels to avoid injury.

Learn more about your PHI and PHP at www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/phi.asp.

Make a to-do list to help prioritize daily tasks so you won’t be overwhelmed.

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SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS!

Learn more about setting SMART goals on February’s page.

For more free health resources, visit aipm.net/VA2021cal or download

‘HealthyLife Mobile’ from your App store. Access code: VA2021cal

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SMART Examples• I will drink no more than

three cans of soda per week at work.

• I will walk briskly for 15 minutes or more every day this week.

• I will do the 10-minute mindfulness exercise recommended by my PACT three times per week.

After you reach each SMART goal, you can set a new goal to work on.

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HealtheVet at www.myhealth.va.govFebruary 2021

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Goals for Success Setting SMART goals that align with your purpose and values will help you live a whole and healthy life:• Specific – Well-defined.• Measurable – How often

or how many.• Action-Oriented – Steps

or actions you take.• Realistic – Doable for you.• Time-based - Your start

and end time.

One SMART goal I will work on that is Specific, Measurable, Action-based, Realistic and with a Time-frame:



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Try a new healthy recipe for dinner and share it with someone you care about.

Take dance lessons for a fun, whole body workout.

Make small changes, one at a time, for long-lasting health.

Contact your local VA facility to ask about volunteering.

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Ash Wednesday

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Nourish to Reduce Inflammation Inflammation is one way your body fights infections and speeds up healing. But when inflammation levels are too high or long-lasting, they can lead to diseases. Examples include heart disease, type 2 diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, and cancer. Eat healthy foods more often to prevent chronic inflammation. Avoid or eat fewer foods that can cause inflammatory damage.



Fuel for Better HealthTo eat wisely, try to:• Eat more - Plant-based

proteins (beans, nuts, etc.), vegetables, fruit, whole grains and fiber, healthy fats (salmon, walnuts, avocados, olive oil, etc.), and spices (turmeric, ginger).

• Eat less - Processed foods, sweets and pastries, sugary foods, fried foods, deli meats, and high fat dairy and meats.

March 2021

Stand up and take a 2-minute stretch break every hour.

Take 5 deep breaths before you react to a stressful situation.

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Daylight Saving Time begins (Turn clocks ahead one hour.)

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Eat more plant-based dishes like meatless chili or refried beans.

Try to get more quality sleep to help reduce chronic inflammation.

EAT WISELY

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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1 2 3Cut up some carrot and celery sticks and store in the fridge for healthy go-to snacks.

Go for a 20-minute walk after dinner instead of screen time.

Check out the MOVE!® Coach app at www.mobile.va.gov.

Spend more time with happy, positive people for a mood booster and stress reducer.

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New Ways to Move As part of your exercise routine, consider adding exercises with a mind-body approach, such as yoga or tai chi. These activities may help you find a more balanced and peaceful state of mind, which can help you reach your weight management goals. And, they can be easily adapted for a variety of health conditions and physical abilities.

MOVE! Your Way VA’s Weight Management Program has helped thousands of Veterans improve their lives. Learn to choose healthy foods, move your body, and lose weight. With support from your MOVE!® team, you can reduce risks for certain diseases. Program options include classes, telephone coaching and using the MOVE!® Coach app. Get inspired with Veterans’ success stories at www.move.va.gov.




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Caring for Women VeteransDid you know that more than two million women Veterans have proudly served our country? All VA health care facilities offer gender sensitive health care to help prevent and manage a wide range of health conditions and diseases. This includes cervical and breast cancer screening, preconception and pregnancy care, and mental health services, including PTSD.



Reach OutVA encourages women Veterans to learn more about and access Women Veteran’s health care:• Call the Women Veterans

Program Manager at your local VA Medical Center.

• Visit www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH.

• Contact the Women Veterans Call Center.

Call, Chat, or Text:

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Choose fruit desserts more often, like grilled peaches or baked apples or fruit salad.

Include strength-building exercises like weight-training for bone health.

For women-specific quit tobacco resources visit www.women.smokefree.gov.

Take a moment to reflect on three good things that happened each day.






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Support MattersBeing there for someone in recovery will go a long way in restoring damaged relationships and maintaining long-term sobriety.• Consider removing alcohol

from your home.• Go with them to regular

recovery meetings.• Be patient and focus on

their positive actions.• If a relapse occurs,

encourage them to get back into treatment.

Concerned About Alcohol?It may be difficult to know when is the right time to bring up an alcohol issue with your VA health care provider. Taking a brief, self-assessment may help you decide, especially with a sensitive topic like alcohol. VA offers anonymous, online screening to help decide if it’s time to seek professional advice. Visit www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/screening-tools.

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D-Day


Stock up on healthy beverages with no added sugars.

Offer to walk a neighbor’s dog to increase your physical activity and to be kind.

Hear stories of recovery from Veterans at www.maketheconnection.net.

Hug your loved ones every day if you can.

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Quality Sleep ProgramVA’s Path to Better Sleep may be for you! This online program is based on the most effective treatment for long term insomnia. Learn to create an effective sleep schedule, and change stressful behaviors and thoughts that can block quality sleep. See how fellow Veterans overcame their sleep problems at www.veterantraining.va.gov/insomnia/index.asp.

Sleep SurroundingsIs lack of sleep stressing you out? Here are some tips for creating a calming sleep environment for better sleep:• Decrease clutter, including

no TV or computer.• Minimize noise or use a

sound machine.• Keep your room dark and

the temperature cool.• Make your bed every day.• Use clean bed sheets and

pillowcases.




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July 2021


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Limit foods high in added sugar, like sweets, soda, candy, and coffee drinks.

Do aerobic exercises regularly, like brisk walking or swimming, for better sleep.

Avoid long naps during the day so you are sleepy at bedtime.

Do something relaxing and calming one hour before you go to bed.

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Chaplains Help HealChaplains are part of your health care team too, no matter what your beliefs are. They help you connect with your spiritual health, which is an important part of your whole health. Along with providing religious services, chaplains also serve as healers:• Assist with health care

decisions, especially the difficult ones.

• Provide grief support, social support, and teach coping skills.



Health ScreeningsScreening tests give you vital information. They find diseases before symptoms occur, or early, when treatment can be more successful. Recommended tests depend on your age, sex, health status, and family history. Your values and preferences matter, too. Be prepared with a list of questions to ask your VA care team about screenings that are best for you.

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Check a restaurant’s menu online before you go to plan healthier options.

Park your car further away at work or stores you visit to get extra steps.

A flu shot is the best way to protect against getting the flu.

Get recommended mental health screenings, such as depression and PTSD.

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Call, Text, Chat, or Click

• For those with hearing issues, call 1-800-799-4889.

• Text: 838255.• Online Chat: Go to www.

veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat.



Connect to Reduce CrisisIf you are a Veteran having thoughts of suicide or going through a personal crisis, or you know a Veteran who is, contact the Veterans Crisis Line, 24/7. Connect with VA’s caring, qualified responders who will help get you through the crisis. Then, they will help you make a plan to stay safe and get the care you need. You can also hear inspiring stories of recovery from fellow Veterans at www.maketheconnection.net.

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Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset

Patriot Day

POW/MIA Recognition Day

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Labor DayOutpatient Clinics Closed

Yom Kippur begins at sunset

Eat just one more serving of vegetables a day than you do now.

Do balance and leg strengthening exercises to help prevent accidental falls.

Learn more about PTSD at www.ptsd.va.gov.

Call, text, or email a friend for support when something is troubling you.

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Breathe for Wellness Learning to breathe in a more relaxed way is a mind-body approach. It triggers the whole body to relax and the mind to become calm, which can lower stress levels. There are many ways to practice slow, deep breathing. Examples include belly breathing and using imagery to focus your breath. Ask your VA provider about how you can learn these power of the mind breathing techniques.



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October 2021


Share a meal to help ease relationship tensions and start a healing conversation.

Go for a walk, hike, or bike ride to enjoy Mother Nature for added stress relief.

Seek solutions about a mental health issue to gain greater control of your life.

Start or end each day with a few minutes of gratitude.



Aim & Move ForwardLooking for more proven techniques to lower stress? Visit www.veterantraining.va.gov:• AIMS (Anger and

Irritability Management Skills) – Learn ways to manage anger and get along better with people.

• Moving Forward – Learn practical skills for overcoming challenges, such as coping with physical injuries.

For the best flu protection and the latest on protecting you and your family from other viruses,

such as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) visit

publichealth.va.gov.



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Healthy Distractions When trying to quit tobacco, try adding more healthy habits or hobbies to your day. They may help distract you from tobacco cravings and replace some triggers that you had in the past. This might be a good time to finally learn to swim, join a walking club, or take up a musical instrument.



Personalized Quit PlanWhen your quit tobacco plan fits your personal needs, it’s easier to stay on track and overcome challenges.1. Know your reasons for

quitting.2. Set your quit date.3. Calculate how much

money you will save.4. Know your triggers for

wanting to use tobacco.5. Plan how you will deal

with cravings.6. Choose tools and strategies

to track your progress.

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After quitting, you will likely enjoy the taste and smell of food more.

Visit veterans.smokefree.gov for more quit tools and resources.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Daylight Saving Time ends (Turn clocks back one hour.)

Chanukah begins at sunset Get active to help manage

cravings, even just 10 minutes at a time.

Contact three people who will support your quitting and ask for their help.

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Holiday NourishmentTo go along with your efforts of staying active over the holidays, try focusing on healthy eating goals, too:• Slow down and savor

a small serving of your favorite holiday treat.

• Socialize away from the holiday food table.

• Eat a healthy snack before you leave the house to attend a party.



Gift of ExerciseKeeping an exercise schedule during the holidays is challenging. To help stay motivated, think of exercise as a valuable gift - from you, to you! Plus, being active adds more structure to your day, which can help you stay on track with health goals. And it’s easier to maintain an exercise routine, even if you cut back a little, than to start over again in the new year.

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December 2021


Go for a 30-minute daily walk around your neighborhood.

Set a budget for holiday spending to help reduce credit card bills next month.

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At bedtime, remember to turn off notification sounds on your phone.

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Access and Quality in VA Healthcarewww.accesstocare.va.gov

Video ConnectOnline Scheduling

Access and Quality in VA Healthcarewww.accesstocare.va.govVA Services & Resources – When You Need Them

© 2021, American Institute for Preventive Medicine. All Rights Reserved. www.HealthyLife.com

Homeless Veterans1-877-424-3838www.va.gov/homeless

Mental Healthwww.mentalhealth.va.gov

Military Exposures (Agent Orange, Gulf War Illnesses, etc.)1-877-222-8387www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures

MOVE!® Weight Managementwww.move.va.gov

MyVA 3111-844-MyVA311 (1-844-698-2311)

National Center for Patient Safetywww.patientsafety.va.gov

National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Call Your VA or 1-800-273-8255www.ptsd.va.gov

SmokeFreeVET1-855-QuitVET (855-784-8838)Text VET to 47848www.smokefree.gov/Veterans

Survivor Benefits1-800-827-1000www.va.gov/survivors

Traveling Veterans Coordinator Programwww.va.gov/health-care/about-va-health-benefits/where-you-go-for-care

VA Caregiver Support Line1-855-260-3274www.caregiver.va.gov

VA Facility Locatorwww.va.gov/find-locations

VHA National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Preventionwww.prevention.va.gov

Veterans Crisis Line1-800-273-8255 Press “1”OR text to 838255OR chat confidentially online at www.veteranscrisisline.net

Virus Protection(Flu, Coronavirus (COVID-19), etc.)www.publichealth.va.gov

Whole Health for Lifewww.va.gov/wholehealth

Women Veterans Call Center1-855-829-6636www.womenshealth.va.gov

@VeteransAffairs

@DeptVetAffairs

@U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Veteran Benefits1-800-827-1000www.va.govwww.vets.govwww.choose.va.govwww.ebenefits.va.gov

Health Care Benefits1-877-222-VETS (8387)www.va.gov/health-care

Access and Quality in VA Healthcarewww.accesstocare.va.gov

Burials & Memorials1-800-827-1000www.va.gov/burials-memorials

Center for Minority Veteranswww.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans

Community Care (MISSION Act)1-844-698-2311 (VA 311)www.va.gov/communitycare

Devices for the Deaf (TDD)Dial 711

Education & Training1-888-442-4551www.va.gov/education

Mobile HealthVA Mobile Appsmobile.va.gov

PTSD Coach Ask a Pharmacist

MOVE!® Coach Stay Quit Coach

Mindfulness CoachPain Coach

Rx Refill Mood Coach

1-877-327-0022www.veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov

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