United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Portland VA Medical Center

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program

The Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program page contains health information and disease prevention information for Veterans in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

  • Be Tobacco Free!  Veterans, do you need help to quit smoking or chewing tobacco? http://www.ucanquit2.org/  
  • Be involved in your own health care - Register for MyHealtheVet to order prescriptions online. (Select "VA Patient" and "Veteran" when registering.)  
  • To up grade their account and view appointments, see Chemistry/Hematology Lab results or send Secure Messages to your Primary Care Provider (and some specialty care) Veterans will need to In-Person Authenticatie at Portland VA Medical Center or a Community Based Outpatient Clinic with the VA Release Form (PDF)  
  • When you visit your local VA facility, take a copy of your signed VA Release Form. Give your form to a qualified VA staff member. You will also need  to show them a government issued photo identification. This can be your Veteran Identification Card, driver's license or passport. After they verify your information you will have an upgraded account.


  •  Be safe
  •  Limit alcohol
  •  Get recommended screening tests and immunizations
  •  Be physically active
  •  Eat Wisely
  •  Strive for a healthy weight with the VA's own MOVE! program. http://www.portland.va.gov/MOVE/index.asp 
  •  Manage stress

 

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