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Coatesville VA Medical Center

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Do you know your BP? Why you need to know and how to keep it under control

On April 12, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki visited Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center as part of a mid-Atlantic tour including stops in Philadelphia, PA; Wilmington, DE; and Fort Dix, NJ. Serving as the seventh Secretary of the Department, Secretary Shinseki is a Retired U.S. Army General who served as Army Chief of Staff for four years. Full Story

Photo-Stanley McDougal poses at VFW Chapter 845, Downingtown, Pa., where he holds a position through the VA’s Supported Employment program.

He Found a Better Tomorrow

“I want to help Veterans.” Stanley McDougal, a 52-year-old Cold War era Veteran, repeats this phrase or some variation of it often. McDougal lives with schizophrenia. Through his VA benefits and a unique relationship with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Chapter 845, Downingtown, Pa., he financially supports himself while working at a job he loves. Full Story

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Man in scrubs checking a woman’s blood pressure

What is the Silent Killer?

Many Veterans don’t realize they have high blood pressure. It often has no warning signs or symptoms. That’s why it’s important for Vets to get their blood pressure checked regularly. Full Story

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