Your teeth play a very important role in your life...not only do they help you chew and eat food, but they are also a big part of talking and speaking clearly, and your smile is one of the first things people notice about you when they meet you. Keeping your teeth and gums healthy can also have many benefits to keeping other parts of your body in top condition. The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System has a full range of dental professionals here to help Veterans keep their smiles shining, but there can be some confusion about who can access dental care and at what level.

On this episode of The 9 Line, we'll talk with two of our dental team about why it is so important to keep your oral health at the top of your personal maintenance checklist, who is eligible for what level of care within our dental clinic, and more.

If you've listened to our show before, you've heard us talk at length about the VA's implementation of the Whole Health concept of caring for our Veterans. Whole Health is an approach to care that supports Veteran health and well-being while centering around preventative education and finding out what matters to a Veteran. This means a Veteran's health team will get to know them as a person, before working to develop a personalized health plan based on their values, needs, and goals.

April is Whole Health month, so with that in mind we're dedicating this episode of The 9 Line to speaking with a couple of members of our Whole Health staff about how the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is continuing to integrate Whole Health into our care.

When a new year rolls around, it is a tradition for people to make resolutions to change the things they want to improve in their lives. But usually, by the end of February, most resolutions have fallen by the wayside, waiting to be picked up again in 10 more months when the next January arrives. But, did you know the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System has coaches who can help you with whatever part of your life you want to improve, year round, to help you stay committed to your health and lifestyle goals?

On this episode of “The 9 Line,” VASNHS’ biweekly podcast, Joshua Gray speaks with Lynn Burnham and Trinidad Rosas, two of our Whole Health Coaches, about the Circle of Health concept they use to keep people focused on their goals, how they can help you discover your path to a better you, and some of the populations they enjoy working with the most.