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Better
L I V I N G
A Butler VA Quarterly Magazine
wi nter 2021
what’s inside?
let’s celebrate
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staying fit at home
8
welcome family
12
vet chat
14
health tech, tips & tastes
B U T L E R V A H E A L T H C A R E S Y S T E M ’ S
W I N T E R H I G H L I G H T S
Ve t e r a n s S h a r e W h y T h e y G o t T h e i r C O V I D - 1 9 Va c c i n e
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U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Leon Reid received his vaccine U.S. Navy and Air Force Veteran William Bowser initially U.S. Army and Vietnam Veteran George Savannah was the
1 at the COVID-19 walk-in clinic. His why: “I was working here
2 wavered about getting the vaccine, but finally decided to
3 first Butler VA employee to receive the Moderna COVID-19
today to set-up for this event. I decided since I was here, I come out to the walk-in clinic. His why: “It wouldn’t hurt to vaccine at the facility. His why: “It’s the right thing to do.”
might as well enroll with the VA. So, I enrolled and was able get it, so I came out today. I was impressed by how well the
to get the vaccine the same day.” clinic was operating. The wait was minimal to get in and it U.S. Army Veteran Orville Nicholas served in the Korean War
6 and was the first Community Living Center patient to receive
was a smooth process.”
U.S. Army Veteran James Wilson was one of the first Butler the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the Butler VA. His why:
4 VA domiciliary transitional therapy residents to receive the “This is like fighting another battle, and I want to be able to
U.S. Korean War Veteran Homer Younkins received the
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. His why: “I want to be safe 5 10,000th dose given by the Butler VA. His why: “I am so see my family again.”
and not contract the COVID virus.” happy to receive the vaccine to protect myself and my wife.
The VA is so organized, and I didn’t have to wait at all today.” U.S. Air Force Veteran Mary Vigne received her vaccine at
U.S. Marine Veteran Leland Corso received his COVID-19 9 the Butler VA’s COVID-19 walk-in clinic hosted by the Hickory
7 vaccine at the Clarion County Community Based Outpatient U.S. Army Veteran Gary Shaffer received the single-dose
8 VFW Post 6166. Her why: “I had been thinking about getting
Clinic. His why: “I am getting the vaccine because I have COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Janssen Pharmaceutical the vaccine and then I saw the announcement for today’s
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and I have Companies of Johnson & Johnson at our Clarion County clinic posted by the Lawrence County Veteran Services
been waiting to get it.” Community Based Outpatient Clinic. His why: “I wasn’t going Director, so I decided to take a chance and come out today
to get it, but my wife has had cancer twice and she is to get it.”
vulnerable, so I want to protect her.”
cover photo
U.S. Marine Veteran
Leland Corso received
C O N T E N T S Wi nter 2 0 2 1
his COVID-19 vaccine
at the Clarion County pages 4-5
Community Based
Outpatient Clinic. Let’s Celebrate
VA health care turns 75 this year! To mark this occasion, the
Butler VA Health Care System will be hosting various events
and campaigns, and Veterans are invited to celebrate with us.
pages 6-7
Staying Fit at Home
Physical activity is an especially important part of taking care
of yourself and your health. The Butler VA is here to help, and
provides free, virtual fitness classes for Veterans.
Dear Veterans, family
members, employees,
volunteers and friends pages 8-9
of the Butler VA,
Welcome Family!
One of the best gifts this
past holiday season – a February was a sweet month at the Butler VA, and not just
COVID-19 vaccine. Since the because of Valentine’s Day. The Butler VA officially reopened
family visitations at the Community Living Center (on a
vaccine arrived at the Butler
limited basis).
VA in December, we’ve been
working harder than ever to
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provide Veterans the
opportunity to protect Health Tech, Tips & Tastes
themselves and their loved
What’s new and interesting in VA’s health technology?
ones by getting a vaccine.
Find out! Also, enjoy a health tip and tasty recipe.
Reopening visits at the
Community Living Center
and reopening the Wellness
Center also were big mile-
and more…
stones this winter and I look Winter Highlights Health Quiz
forward to seeing more of
you in-person as we con-
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tinue to vaccinate and beat Managing Editor
this virus once and for all!
Hot Topics Who’s Who –
Paula McCarl
page 10 Brenna McPherson Editor
Stay safe, stay healthy, and page 13 Amanda Kurtz
Vet Chat Photographers
get your COVID-19 vaccine.
Karen Dunn
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- Kevin Amick, Director
Let’s Celebrate! 75 Years of VA Health Care
VA health care
turns 75 this year—
and the Butler VA
Health Care System is
inviting Veterans to
celebrate with us.
In 1946, in order
to deliver high-quality health care to
16 million World War Two Veterans, VA established the
Department of Medicine and Surgery—which later became
today’s Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
For 75 years, Veterans have trusted VHA to meet their unique
health care needs. VA’s world-class health care professionals and
4 researchers have worked together to make sure that VA health
care keeps up with the changing nature of service-related
injuries and illnesses.
“As we celebrate this historic milestone, we are presented
with an opportunity to look back on Butler VA’s contributions to The staff of the Butler VA is honored to share in VA’s 75-year
Veteran health care as part of VHA’s 75-year history,” said Kevin legacy of service to America’s Veterans. We look forward to
Amick, Butler VA Director. “It is also a fitting occasion to recog- serving Veterans for the next 75 years and beyond. We’re proud
nize the extraordinary efforts of Butler VA staff and volunteers, to represent the future of your care.
especially this year during the COVID-19 pandemic, a testament To mark this occasion, the Butler VA Health Care System will
to our providing Veterans with efficient, quality health care.” be hosting various events and campaigns to highlight VHA’s
The Butler VA Health Care System was proudly established in long-standing commitment to putting Veterans at the center of
1947, and currently serves Veterans throughout Western the care experience, recognizing its world-class mission-driven
Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio. Here, you can take advantage health care professionals and highlighting contributions to
of a range of services including primary, specialty, and mental medical science.
health care – as well as management of chronic conditions and Enrolled Veterans, staff and retirees, and Butler VA volunteers
social support services. We proudly serve America’s Veterans are encouraged to participate in the 75 Reasons Why and Happy
at our main campus on North Duffy Road, our facilities on New 75th Birthday campaigns that will run through the end of the
Castle Road, as well as at our five VA Outpatient Clinics in year. Share your reason for choosing the Butler VA for your
Armstrong, Southern Butler County (Cranberry Township), health care, employment and volunteer service. If you are
Clarion, Lawrence and Mercer Counties. turning 75 this year, we want to celebrate with you.
For Veterans who live too far to regularly visit or who wish to For more information on Butler VA’s 75th events and
stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Butler VA offers campaigns, contact Paula McCarl, Public Affairs Officer, at
telehealth services including video and telephone appointments. paula.mccarl@va.gov or 878-271-6492.
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https://www.va.gov/vha-history/
For more information about VHA’s 75th anniversary, visit
https://www.va.gov/vha-history/.
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Staying Fit at Home
Personal Training Available via
VA Video Connect for Veterans
The Butler VA Health Care System’s Wellness Center
officially re-opened in February, and in-person fitness classes
resumed as well! Veterans are encouraged to come and safely
exercise at the Abie Abraham VA Health Care Center again (with
COVID-19 precautions in place). However, the Butler VA also
continues to provide free, virtual fitness classes for Veterans
who would prefer to stay fit at home.
“We know it was a challenge not having face-to-face fitness
classes amidst the pandemic, so many options were made
available at home (and continue to be),” said Karen Dunn,
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Program Manager.
“It’s especially important for our Veterans to stay active now
6 because physical activity helps the immune system stay
healthy and it is a great way to cope with stress and anxiety.”
One-on-one personal training is just one of the many
options currently available to Veterans via VA Video Connect.
VA Video Connect allows Veterans to quickly and easily attend
classes through live video. To participate in the classes,
Veterans will need a computer, tablet, or mobile device with
a camera. For Veterans that do not have a device, they can
contact their provider to determine if the VA has another
option available to enable participation.
U.S. Navy Veteran John Paganelli is one of the Veterans
currently participating in one-on-one personal training at the
Butler VA. Paganelli has been coming to the Butler VA since the
1980s, in fact Abie Abraham himself (who the facility is named
after) is the one that told him to come to the VA! He has been
doing personal training virtually as well as the Be Active and
MOVE! (BAAM) classes.
“My balance is really bad and working with the personal
trainer has really been helping with that,” shared Paganelli.
“The classes make me want to increase my activity more
throughout the day. They keep me motivated.”
The Butler VA’s personal trainer, Evonne Patterson, is
grateful that virtual classes have been a good resource for
Veterans during the pandemic. “It is great that Veterans can
stay safe in their homes and still participate in the fitness
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classes with other Veterans remotely. The hardest part is fitness class every Monday at 10 a.m. on the Butler VA’s
getting started, but once they start participating and see the Facebook page. For in-person classes at the Butler VA, please
benefits of regular physical activity, they will want to keep call 878-271-6484 for a current schedule and to get started.
going,” she said. To reserve a time slot to use the Wellness Center, please call
Paganelli agrees and would definitely recommend the 878-271-6531 or 878-271-6484.
classes to other Veterans. “If you are having some problems The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends
physically, the personal trainer does try to come up with 150-300 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic
exercises that help in the areas you are struggling with. She physical activity and two sessions per week of muscle strength
individualizes the workouts for me,” he added. training. Whenever you can fit in any amount of active time,
Virtual classes currently available at the Butler VA include: whether it’s two, 10 or 30 minutes, go for it! Every minute you
One-on-One Personal Training, Be Active & MOVE!, Tai Chi, are active counts and it’s great for physical and mental health.
Gentle Stretch, and Cardio Fitness. Veterans also can join a live
www.butler.va.gov/services/
Health_and_Wellness.asp
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Welcome Family!
Community Living Center
Reopens Visitations
February was a sweet month at the Butler VA, and not just
because of Valentine’s Day. The Butler VA officially reopened
family visitations (on a limited basis). Visitations are offered
to appropriate Veterans on a daily basis, with four visits
scheduled per day.
Army and Vietnam Veteran, Bill Moore (73), was one of
several residents to visit face-to-face today as part of the
Community Living Center’s (CLC) family visitation reopening.
Moore is a resident of the Sergeant Joseph George Kusick
8 Community Living Center (CLC) that has been on visitation
restrictions since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last
March.
Moore had been admitted to the CLC in January 2020 and a
few months later visitation to the facility had been restricted
due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Telephone and Facetime visits
kept Moore connected to his wife and family. He and his wife
have been married for 48 years, have five children, and 16
grandchildren. “I am excited just to be with her again,” shared
Moore.
Moore’s wife, Kate, received the call last Friday to confirm
her visit with her husband. “I immediately called our children
to tell them the good news. We were all crying. We are so
thankful this day has come. Our prayers have been answered.” This has been difficult for everyone and Kate and her
Prior to today’s visit, Kate, her daughter, grandson, and new family are appreciative of the care her husband has received.
granddaughter visited via the CLC’s exterior enclosed visitation “From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Bill has received
room. The visitation room allows Veterans and family members wonderful care at the CLC. We’re thankful for the staff, and
to visit via a window and intercom system in the comfort of a glad they were there to care for him.”
heated or cooled shelter. “I know Bill wanted to hold the baby, Army and Vietnam Veteran, Mike Angello, was another
but at least he was able to see her. The system worked very CLC resident to visit face-to-face as part of the CLC’s family
well, and we were able to have a very nice visit. I’m visitation reopening. It had been almost a year since Angello
thankful for this opportunity.” and his wife, Joann, had seen each other.
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Angello had been admitted to the CLC in December 2019. A
few months later visitation to the facility was suspended due to
the COVID-19 pandemic. “Mike and I have been married for
51 years. I took care of him for five years before placing him in
the nursing home. I saw him every day after that. This has
been difficult for us.” Joann notes she was able to connect with
her husband via Facetime several times a week during the
restriction.
Joann received the call last Friday to confirm her visit with
her husband. “This is so exciting and a long time coming for
both of us. A tearful and joyous reunion. Wow! Who would have
thought this (COVID-19) would happen.”
For more information about the Butler VA’s Community
Living Center, visit www.butler.va.gov/services/Community_
Living_Center.asp or call 724-287-4781.
www.butler.va.gov/services/
Community_Living_Center.asp
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COVID-19 Vaccines Available REMINDER:
Beneficiary
All Veterans, their spouses and caregivers, and
CHAMPVA recipients can now get a COVID-19 vaccine at the
Travel
Butler VA. For more information about COVID-19 vaccinations Self-Service
at VA, visit: www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/. System Available
VA vaccination clinics are not open 24-hours. Face masks
24/7/365
are mandatory for all and physical distancing measures
TOPICS remain in place. Veterans, caregivers,
and beneficiaries who are
eligible for reimbursement
of mileage and other travel
expenses to and from
approved health care
appointments can now
enter claims in the new
Beneficiary Travel Self-
Service System (BTSSS).
BTSSS simplifies the
current claim submission
process for beneficiaries and
ensures timely processing
10 and payment of travel
reimbursements. Travel
claims submitted through
BTSSS will be processed in
Tools to Keep Your Heart Healthy one to three business days,
while all other claims filed
Healthy eating and exercise are key to good heart health, through the kiosk or hard
but reducing anxiety and stress is good for the heart, too. If
copy may take up to 45 days
you’re struggling with stress from anger or restless nights, VA
to be processed.
has tools and training to help you.
For example, VA’s free online course, Anger & Irritability
Learn more: www.visn4.
Management Skills (AIMS), is a self-help program for Veterans
va.gov/VISN4/features/
that you can do at your own pace. Check it out here:
beneficiary-travel-
www.veterantraining.va.gov/aims/index.asp.
reimbursement.asp
Did you know that a lack of sleep also can have a negative
effect on your heart health? Not getting enough sleep can lead
Need help: Call the
to higher blood pressure and risk of heart disease. If you you’re
Beneficiary Travel Help
having trouble sleeping, VA offers another self-help course
Desk for Veterans and
called Path to Better Sleep. This program offers tools that
caregivers: 1-855-574-
can help you form healthier sleep habits and improve your
7292.
sleep quality. Check it out here: www.veterantraining.va.gov/
insomnia/index.asp.
Thank you to everyone who supported and participated in the Butler
VA’s Heart Healthy Event during American Heart Month in February.
Living Better Winter 2021New Overweight/Obesity Guidelines Whole Health Tobacco Cessation
Available Workshop
Forty-one percent of Veterans receiving care from VA Taking steps to leave tobacco behind may seem daunting.
are obese. There’s a brand new eight-page booklet that can Stopping tobacco use often takes more than one try. That’s
help bring that number down. normal and may even be helpful because small changes you
The updated guidelines describe the critical decision points make today can add up over time.
in the management of overweight and obese adults. It provides VA offers the best combination for long-term success:
clear and comprehensive evidence-based recommendations to counseling to change behavior and break emotional ties to
inform weight management practices throughout the DoD and using tobacco, plus medication, such as nicotine replacement
VA Health Care systems. therapies (like gum, patches and lozenges) to relieve the
This is not about trying to fit into your old uniform. This is physical cravings that come with nicotine withdrawal.
about your health. There are important health benefits that Talk to your Butler VA health care team today to get
result from weight loss. These include improvements in blood started. You also can join us the first and third Tuesday of
pressure, cholesterol, the risk of developing diabetes and other each month from 2:30-3:30 p.m. for a Whole Health Tobacco
chronic conditions, and even overall quality of life. Cessation Workshop. To sign up for one of these classes,
The new guidelines are available here: www.healthquality. or for more information, please call 878-271-6173 or
va.gov/guidelines/CD/obesity/ 878-271-6690.
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Questions about your VA Benefits?
Contact the Pittsburgh VA Regional Office Today
The Pittsburgh VA Regional Office has resumed in-per-
son services by appointment-only, to include disability com-
pensation related assistance and vocational readiness and
employment counseling. The Pittsburgh RO continues to offer
services virtually and encourages Veterans to utilize the option
of meeting virtually by phone or video-conference.
To request an in-person or virtual appointment, please
contact PCU.VBAPIT@VA.GOV or call (412) 360-2832.
Living Better Winter 2021SHARING Celebrating 100 Years!
STORIES
Mr. Ralph Kirsch celebrated 100 years this
AND NEWS winter, February 1 to be exact. Mr. Kirsch was
born in 1921 in Nicktown, PA. During WWII,
FROM he served as a Corporal in the Army Corp of
Engineers in the Aleutian Islands. Upon discharge,
VETERANS
he worked in the HVAC field and eventually
TO became a professional engineer. He has several
patents. Mr. Kirsch has been receiving care at
VETERANS Butler VA Health Care System through the
Cranberry Community Based Outpatient Clinic
(CBOC) since March 2010.
Mr. Kirsch resides in Wexford where he and
his late wife, Helen, raised their four children. He
has five grandchildren and is very active in the
et Chat
Knights of Columbus, St. Alphonsus Church, and
TRY (a special needs organization), where he
served as president for 17 years.
His many hobbies include metal-detecting, Have a milestone birthday coming up?
dowsing, square-dancing, archery, hunting, and Let us know! Call the Butler VA’s Public Affairs Officer
fishing, but most people know him by his quick Paula McCarl at 878-271-6492.
12 wit and story-telling! He attributes his long life to VA is celebrating the 75th Anniversary of VHA (www.va.gov/
his good sense of humor, “find something to laugh vha-history/) all year! At the Butler VA, one of the ways we are
about every day, and you will be happier and recognizing this milestone is by celebrating those turning 75
make those around you happier.” this year. If you’re interested in participating, and will be
celebrating your 75th birthday this upcoming year, please
Happy Birthday Mr. Kirsch, and Thank You for reach out to the Butler VA’s Public Affairs Officer, Paula
your service! McCarl, at 878-271-6492.
Veterans Serving Veterans
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Butler VA employees are stepping up in more
ways than ever before to safely serve our Veterans. Many of these employees are
Veterans themselves.
“ During my 18 years, I deployed to Sather AB, Baghdad, Iraq and also Al
Udeid AB, Qatar; with numerous TDYs all over the country supporting
Emergency Management. I chose to join the VA as an Emergency Manager
because it would afford me the opportunity to not only apply my experiences
Butler VA’s Emergency and knowledge as an Emergency Manager, but also would provide me with
Manager and U.S. Air new challenges and opportunities to grow as an Emergency Manager. I was
hired as the first, dedicated, Emergency Manager for the Butler VA. And just
”
National Guard Veteran
Brandon Sampson six months into the position, the COVID-19 pandemic started.
Hey Veterans! Share your stories with us in Vet Chat. Contact the Butler
VA Public Affairs Office today at 878-271-6492.COVID-19 Vaccines
Who’s Who?
BRENNA MCPHERSON,
BSN, RN
Myths and Facts Quiz Butler VA Nurse
It can be difficult to know which sources of information you can trust. Before considering
vaccine information on the Internet, check that the information comes from a credible source
and is updated on a regular basis. Accurate vaccine information is critical and can help stop
common myths and rumors
1. It is not safe for me to get a COVID-19 vaccine if I would like to have a baby one day?
a. True b. False
False. There is currently no evidence that COVID-19 vaccination causes any problems with pregnancy,
including the development of the placenta. In addition, there is no evidence that fertility problems are a
side effect of any vaccine, including COVID-19 vaccines.
I have been a nurse for almost 10 years
and feel I am fulfilling a personal
2. A COVID-19 vaccine will alter my DNA. and professional obligation to my
a. True b. False community by working as one. Since
coming to the VA, I have shifted that
False. COVID-19 vaccines do not change or interact with your DNA in any way. sentiment to fulfilling an obligation to
not just the community, but all those
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3. The CDC will not mandate people to get a COVID-19 vaccination. who have protected it.
a. True b. False When COVID-19 erupted last year,
there was a call to duty for able-bodied
True. The federal government does not mandate (require) vaccination for people. Additionally, CDC does medical professionals to serve their
not maintain or monitor a person’s vaccination records. community and country in a fashion
that some could say parallels our
military personnel. I was honored to
4. After getting a COVID-19 vaccine, I will test positive for COVID-19 on a viral test.
be a registered nurse and to be able
a. True b. False
to provide support, comfort, and care
to the Veterans here in the Butler area
False. None of the authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines cause you to test positive on viral
and in New Jersey.
tests, which are used to see if you have a current infection.
Nurses are smart, compassionate,
strong, trustworthy, and willing to face
5. A COVID-19 vaccine will not make me sick with COVID-19. adversity to be an advocate for their
a. True b. False
patients. I strive for these characteristics
to shine through my practice and hope
True. None of the authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines in the United States contain the live
that my work with the Veterans
virus that causes COVID-19. This means that a COVID-19 vaccine cannot make you sick with COVID-19.
impacts them as positively as they
impact me.
In 2020 we recognized and
Visit www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts.html for more facts. celebrated “The Year of the Nurse.”
This recognition has been extended
through 2021 because of the impact
of the pandemic and the contributions
of nurses. Thank you VA nurses!
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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health HEALTH TECH – USING ARTIFICIAL
tech
tips
INTELLIGENCE TO DIAGNOSE
tastes SEVERITY OF GLAUCOMA
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness
for Veterans over 60. But blindness from
glaucoma can often be prevented with early
treatment.
The disease damages your eye’s optic
nerve. It usually happens when fluid pressure
builds up in the front part of your eye. That
extra fluid increases the pressure on the optic
nerve. It can reduce blood flow to the optic Another Iowa City VA study by Drs. Randy
nerve, causing damage and visual field loss. Kardon, Mona Garvin, Ray Wang, Young Kwon
Some forms of glaucoma can damage the Johannes Ledolter and Michael Wall is using a
optic nerve from reduced blood flow, even new type of artificial intelligence of image
when the eye pressure is in the normal range analysis. This intelligence is called a deep
during the eye exam. This can happen when the learning variational encoder. It diagnoses the
eye pressure becomes high at other times of the severity of glaucoma, detects the earliest signs of
14 day and the patient does not feel the pressure worsening vision and its response to treatment.
elevation. They also are relating the eye imaging to Veteran
It also can happen when blood flow to the quality of life.
optic nerve becomes reduced below a critical Early identification of patients at high risk
level. That can happen during periods of very to develop vision loss allows more aggressive
low blood pressure, even during sleep. treatment before the damage occurs. The
VA is at the forefront of vision research and development of a predictive assay and new types
glaucoma is one of our top priorities. A current of eye imaging analysis will provide eye care
study by Dr. Markus Kuehn is a Bioassay to providers with valuable new tools to preserve
Predict the Development and Progression of the quality of life for Veterans.
Glaucoma. The VA Rehabilitation, Research, and The Iowa City VA research group studying
Development Division sponsors the study. glaucoma are funded investigators in the Iowa
The project uses our recent discovery that City VA Center for Prevention and Treatment of
glaucoma affects the development of a cellular Visual Loss.
autoimmune response that can further reduce Veterans enrolled in VA health care
vision. The investigators are testing if the can schedule appointments directly with
strength of the reaction from a blood sample is Ophthalmology or Optometry without a
predictive of future loss of vision and quality of referral from primary care. Schedule an
life of the patient. eye exam at the Butler VA today!
Source: VAntage Point,
VA’s Official Blog https://www.vision.
Living
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Winter 2021
research.va.gov/Health Tastes –
tip
Greek Yogurt with Warm Berry Sauce H E A LT H
Ingredients
• 2 cups frozen berries (unsweetened)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (2% fat)
Directions
Combine the frozen berries and lime juice in a
small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over
medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low
to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook until a sauce
forms and thickens, about 10-12 minutes. Divide
the yogurt into four serving bowls. Top each serving
of yogurt with a quarter of the sauce (about 1/3
cup). Serve immediately, or chill before serving. Source: Source: VA’s Nutrition
and Food Services
Fat: 3g H Calories: 130 H Protein: 12.5g H Sodium: 40mg
Crossword A Great Physical Distancing Activity
Crossword puzzles are a great physical-distancing activity (and they even benefit your 15
mental health)! Many studies have shown the positive effects of crossword puzzles on
HEALTH TIP—
one’s brain such as improved memory, verbal skills, and problem solving.
FIND A
RELAXATION
TECHNIQUE
THAT WORKS
ACROSS DOWN
1. American city (3,4) 1. Horseshoe Falls in
FOR YOU!
4. Italian holiday isle (5) Canada, ___ Falls in the Relaxing…easier said than
6. North African mountain US (7)
range (5) 2. UK country (5) done! But, it’s important to
8. Capital of Kenya (7) 3. Topeka is the state your overall health. VA’s
capital (6)
10. Vienna is the capital (7)
online, self-help program,
11. Japanese city (5) 4. Capital of Egypt (5)
12. Sea between Greece and 5. Spanish holiday isle (5) Moving Forward, is a free,
Turkey (6) 7. Damascus is the capital anonymous resource that
14. Canada’s smallest province, (5)
Prince ___ Island (6) 9. Nebraskan city (5)
provides seven relaxation
18. Asian country (5) 13. African country (5) exercises. Use Moving
20. Capital of Cyprus (7) 15. Capital of Bangladesh (5) Forward to help you find a
22. One of the Balearic islands (7) 16. Saltwater lake between
23. South American mountain Israel and Jordan (4,3) technique that works well
chain (5) 17. Capital of Turkey (6) for you: https://www.
24. Colorado ski resort (5) 18. Florida city (5)
veterantraining.va.gov/
25. State capital of Georgia (7) 19. Italian city (5)
21. Khartoum is the capital (5) movingforward/
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The Butler VA Health Care System, located in Butler County,
900 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 100 Pennsylvania has been attending to Veteran’s total care since
Cranberry Township, PA 16066 1947. We are the health care choice for over 25,000 Veterans
724.742.3500 or 724.741.3131 throughout Western Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio and are a
member of VA Healthcare VISN 4 under the U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs. The Butler VA provides comprehensive Veteran
care including primary, specialty and mental health care – as well
as management of chronic conditions and social support services
for our nation’s finest, America’s Veterans.
Refer a Buddy
Know a fellow Veteran not
enrolled in VA health care?
Tell them about the Butler
VA! Now is the time to enroll.
Call us at 800-362-8262 to
get started today.
The Butler VA wants to bring
attention to all Veterans what
choices they have, and the full
range of health care services
and programs they have access
to when they ChooseVA.
www.choose.va.gov
Living Better Magazine is published quarterly for Veterans, employees, volunteers, and friends of Butler VA Health Care System. For content questions, contact Amanda Kurtz at amanda.kurtz2@va.gov.
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