ICA Cares - Free care for returning veterans program
Doctors of chiropractic from around the United States have answered the call to participate in a new initiative aimed at supporting America’s newest returning veterans with immediate access to chiropractic services, in addition to the limited programs officially available through the US Department of Defense. Out of a desire to serve and to fill in a vitally important health care gap, ICA doctors around the nation have extended an offer of care for one full year for any US military veteran returning from overseas deployment in Afghanistan and Iraq, at no charge. The concept was developed by ICA’s Southern Regional Director Dr. R.J. Kelly, who had initiated such a program in his own personal practice, with very positive results among veterans.
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TriCare Dental Program (United Concordia)
United Concordia provides active duty, national guard and reserve and their families through the Tricare Dental Program.
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American Council on Exercise (ACE) (free fitness training services)
The American Council on Exercise® (ACE®) is honored to support Joining Forces, a national initiative that gives back to our service members and their families. We are committing to provide 1 million fitness services hours to activated reservists and National Guard members and their immediate families.
Charter Fitness (free gym passes, joining fees)
Charter Fitness is giving free gym passes to on-leave military personnel. Charter Fitness is also waiving the joining fee for locally-based military and their spouses and children. Stop by your local Charter Fitness for more information.
HealthClubs.com (free memberships)
The IHRSA Joining Forces Network is honored to support Joining Forces, a national initiative that mobilizes all sectors of society to give American service members and their families the opportunities and support they have earned. The IHRSA Joining Forces Network will offer free memberships to immediate family members (ages 13 and older, where applicable) of actively deployed reservists and National Guard members.
Operation Live Well
Operation Live Well has a singular focus: YOUR HEALTH!
This site is specifically designed for every individual in the military community - to provide tools that you can use today, as well as information and resources that can help sustain or improve your health, and help you lead a healthy lifestyle.
USAF Fit Factor
FitFactor is one key component of the overall Air Force Youth Programs fitness and health initiative that has reached more than 75,000 youth. Air Force Airman and Family Services is proud to continue the FitFactor initiative and encourage youth, teens and families to be physically active every day, make healthy nutrition choices and Get Up, Get Out and Get Fit!
FitFactor challenges you to be active each day, eat right and make healthy lifestyle choices. Whether you are just getting started or a seasoned champ, FitFactor can help you set your fitness goals, keep track of your progress and offers prizes for reaching your goals! We can all take steps to lead a healthier lifestyle and FitFactor can help. So sign up now and start moving!
USAF Fit Family
FitFamily is a web based goal incentive program. Families have the opportunity to set goals and monitor their progress.
The FitFamily website provides resources, ideas and goal setting tools to help Air Force Families be active, make healthy nutrition choices and have fun in an effort to promote overall wellness.
FitFamily is open to all active duty, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, DoD
and civilian families.
USAF LivingFit
LivingFit will help you achieve a healthier lifestyle through good nutrition and balanced activity. Because your health is so important, LivingFit will provide you with
- Sample meal plans
- Goal activities specific for you
- Healthy eating tips
And we’ll even help keep track of progress toward your goal. LivingFit is an easy and fun way for you to achieve your individual goals!
When taking care of your body, there are two basic components that you have total control over – what goes IN, also know as the food we eat, and what goes OUT, or how many calories we burn when we move. Finding the balance between what goes IN and what goes OUT is the key to success in weight maintenance and being healthier.
YMCA Military Outreach Initiative (free memberships)
Deployment can be a stressful and uncertain time for our nation’s servicemen and women and their families. In partnership with the Armed Services YMCA and the Department of Defense, the Y is proud to offer memberships and respite child care services to eligible military families and personnel to give them extra support during this difficult period. It’s our way of giving back to those who dedicate themselves to serving our country.
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Semper Fidelus Health and Wellness
Semper Fidelis Health & Wellness is a community based nonprofit corporation founded by two US Marine Corps Veterans. We are proud to be the FIRST and ONLY Integrative health and wellness solution providing health and wellness education and programs to our nation's Wounded Warriors, Active Duty & Reserve Military, Veterans, First Responders and their families.
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Milhealth Directory
Milhealth’s Directory is a compilation of carefully selected and evaluated military health information resources. Some of the resources are 'consumer health' appropriate, others are clinical research such as what your physician or health care provider would view.
Carefully researched and evaluated, resources and materials are summarized and arranged in easy to understand subject topics (easy to use), organized (easy access) and maintained (currency).
My HealtheVet
My HealtheVet is the VA's Personal Health Record. It was designed for Veterans, active duty Servicemembers, their dependents and caregivers. My HealtheVet helps you partner with your health care team. It provides you opportunities and tools to make informed decisions.
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Blue Star Families and Go Red for Women (American Heart Assoc.)
Blue Star Families is teaming with the Go Red For Women - American Heart Association.
If you are on Pinterest, be sure to check out their "Blue Star Families Goes Red for Military Women" boards which offer a one stop shop for information on everything to do with heart disease prevention. Includes: healthy recipes, valuable research on heart disease and prevention, articles, youtube videos, and other ways to keep informed on the lastest and greatest health news. Our page features the latest fitness tips and even includes healthy skin and hair tips.
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Tri-Care
TRICARE is the health care program serving Uniformed Service members, retirees and their families worldwide.
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Yoga for Vets - Four free yoga classes
This website is for war or conflict veterans that served, or are currently serving, in the United States military. We list studios, gyms, teachers, and veterans' hospitals that offer at least four free classes to combat veterans. Yoga For Vets simply wants to allow veterans to see the benefits of yoga through four free classes. Take free classes! See what yoga can do for you!
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