Please *NOTE*. this e-mail is from the Wilmingtom VA. But if you need assistance you can call their hotline, Posted in the e-mail and you "WILL" get assistance. Given the extraordinary circumstances and potential for increased anxiety, stress and depression related to coronavirus issues for patients and families, we wanted to share a few targeted resources to help you and children . Please see below resources from the National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and Whole Health. Attached are simple, straight forward resources to be widely shared with your veterans. As always, we want to make sure folks who are feeling excessive stress are aware of crisis resources such as the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text 838255 or chat online at: Veterans Crisis Line: Suicide Prevention Hotline, Text & Chat. For our patients Power of the Mind - Whole HealthOffice of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation Including a 1 page patient handout and streaming relaxation recordings of various lengths: Manage Stress - National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention The Manage Stress Workbook, which is available in print through your Healthy Living Team and for download here: https://www.prevention.va.gov/docs/NCP_ManageStreeWkBk_F_EditedJune102019.pdf Wilmington Whole Health is working to provide virtual Tai Chi, stayed tuned for more information as this offering becomes available! Some Basics to keep in mind: Stay connected to friends and or family Eat healthy and get plenty of rest Exercise if medically approved: such as walks, stretching, etc Use relaxation strategies, breathing exercises and other mindfulness techniques Have healthy distractions…reading, games watching movies Avoid alcohol and caffeine Don’t hesitate to reach out Please take good care. We expect the impact from COVID 19 to be a reality for our near future and you need to be mindful of both your physical and emotional health. Consider these healthcare options before traveling to the medical center or CBOC. If you are experiencing symptoms or have questions about the coronavirus you can speak to a registered nurse 24 hours a day by calling 302-994-2511 and choose option 3. To contact your primary care team if you would like to convert an upcoming appointment to a VA Video Connect appointment you can take from your home, please call 302-994-2511, select option 2. Send your healthcare team an secure message through My HealtheVet. If you are not registered for My HealtheVet go to www.myhealth.va.gov and register. Our My HealtheVet Coordinator is able to do VA Video Connect meeting with you to authenticate, upgrade your account to premium so you do not even need to leave your home. If you would like more information about My HealtheVet, or want to do VA Video Connect with me to upgrade your account, please call 302-994-2511 Extension 5849. Together we will develop a care plan that protects you and others while also ensuring you have timely access to healthcare service. Vince Kane, Medical Center Director Mary Mary B. Gallagher, MSN, RN, CCRN My HealtheVet Program Coordinator Veterans Health Education Coordinator Secure Messaging Administrator VA Apps Coordinator Wilmington Delaware VA Medical Center (302) 994-2511 x 5849 (800) 461-8262 X 5849 National MHV Help Desk 1-877-327-0022 GetWell Network 24/7 Help Desk 1.888.496.3375
