Video Chat with Your Doctor, Low-Carb Diets, Fibromyalgia Challenges, and more

The Doctor Can See You Now Connect with your doctor online The next time you need to see the doctor, fire up your smartphone or computer. The VA Video Connect app gives you direct, real-time access to your health care team using a secure video connection. Find out if you can use this app for your next appointment. Learn more. Medical Records Anywhere, Anytime You can get your VA health information whenever and wherever you have an Internet connection and a My HealtheVet Premium account. Having access to information from your VA health record can help you manage your health, avoid medical errors, and save time. Learn more. Images and X-rays Available Online Veterans can view and download many of their medical images and reports online. The VA Medical Images and Reports feature is a way to access your information online, instead of traveling to a VA facility to pick up copies of images and reports in-person. Learn more. Lowdown on Low-Carb Diets Whether you want to slim down for summer or better manage your health, a low-carbohydrate diet may help. The specific amount of carbohydrates you eat depends on your needs and the diet you choose. Ask a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist about the right plan for you. Learn more. Everyday Challenges of Fibromyalgia If you live with fibromyalgia, you know that it's tough. It's a disorder that affects millions of people across the U.S. As a presumptive illness for Gulf War Veterans, VA has tips to help you better manage it. From bone pain to tender points, know the signs of fibromyalgia. Learn more. Don't Wait for Symptoms to Appear From vaccinations to getting your blood pressure checked, to a mental health evaluation for PTSD, and exams for different types of cancer, screenings can mean living a healthier life. Are you up to date with health screenings and immunizations? Learn what screenings you need. Day to Day with COPD Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has its challenges. But there are ways you can live healthier and manage your breathing better. Find out how you can better manage your COPD symptoms with simple lifestyle changes. Learn more. From Secure Messages sent to Rx refills requested, it's all on the My HealtheVet data page.  Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and (PRESS 1). Learn more. If you are new to My HealtheVet, be sure to upgrade your account so you can use all these great features. Upgrade today! Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Forward this newsletter to a friend?  And if you received this from a friend, you can subscribe yourself! Sign in to My HealtheVet today. Keep updated & let us know how we're doing. You have received this message because you are subscribed to Veterans Health. Access your Subscriber Preferences to make changes to your subscription or Unsubscribe. Get this as a forward? Sign Up to receive updates from Veterans Health. Having questions or problems? Please visit Subscriber Help for assistance.

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