Department Of Veterans Affairs News

Department Of Veterans Affairs News


Dec 16, 2024

Ask Your Fellow Veteran: Suffering From Type II Diabetes

From Rev. Frederick Miller, Ph.D.: CDC research has shown that smokers are 30% to 40% more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes compared to non-smoker. Unfortunately, many of these factors are associated with military service and the life of Veterans after discharge.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Local

William Floyd Educator Honored in Los Angeles with National Teaching Award

William Floyd teacher travels to L.A. to accept $25,000 award.


Local

Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island (TACLI) offers free New York Landlord Smoke-Free Housing Toolkit

The Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island (TACLI) hopies to expand smoke-free environments all over New York.