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

Great Coverage by NBC 17

Identifying The Signs of PTSD: http://www2.nbc17.com/news/2012/may/03/identifying-signs-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ar-2240902/.
Hiring soldiers with PTSD: http://www2.nbc17.com/news/2012/may/04/hiring-soldiers-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ar-2245402/.

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A nurse and a Veteran get ready for a blood draw

Durham VA is one of 50 sites selected across the nation to serve as an enrollment site for the Million Veteran Program, a research program that will help us better understand how genes affect Veterans’ health and illness. Full Story

helen wearing red standing in front of a volunteer quilt

Helen, Our Amazing Volunteer

Helen Carter has been volunteering at the Durham VA Medical Center for 24 years! Next week we celebrate Helen and the other 1,300 dedicated Volunteers during National Volunteer Recognition Week. 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