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Did you know around 1-in-3 veterans who receive VA care access part of that care through telehealth? In recognition of the American Telemedicine Association, the VA is celebrating how telehealth has increased access to care for veterans. Telehealth has played a pivotal role in overcoming barriers that veterans face when seeking medical care. Through telehealth technologies and programs, VA works to connect veterans and VA providers regardless of distance.

Did you know roughly one in three veterans who receive VA care access receive part of that care through telehealth? The VA is celebrating how telehealth has increased access to care for veterans. Telehealth has played a pivotal role in overcoming barriers that veterans face when seeking medical care. Through telehealth technologies and programs, VA works to connect veterans and VA providers regardless of distance.

Many veterans are working to improve their health and well-being. For those wanting to make healthy lifestyle changes, VA's TeleMOVE! program is ready to help veterans manage their weight, eat wisely and be more physically active. TeleMOVE! care coordinators partner with veterans to create personalized, monitored health and weight management plans. Navy combat veteran Reid Kochel began TeleMOVE! at the suggestion of his care team at Black Hills VA.