When Marine Corps Veteran Ivson Shelley was admitted to hospice care at Lebanon VA, he shared a heartfelt wish: to marry his lifelong love, Wanda Rivera. The dedicated team at the facility made this dream a reality.
During his annual physical, Army Veteran Steven Altrich found out he had a tumor in his right kidney, leading to immediate surgery to remove it. Altrich’s message to fellow Veterans: “Don’t wait. When something serious comes up at VA, there’s no waiting — you become top priority.”
For Veterans struggling with thoughts of suicide, having a safety plan is critical for addressing a crisis. VA worked with Veterans and health care providers to create an app to help you easily build your safety plan with a mental health provider and access it anytime.
