Whole health | veterans affairs

Whole Health focuses on what matters most to each of us. It empowers people through mindful awareness and self-care, recognizing the fundamental importance of healthy nutrition, activity,

sleep, relationships, surroundings, and many other areas of our lives that contribute to our health and wholeness. Whole Health supports patient-centered, proactive, whole-person care.

Conventional testing and treatment are combined with complementary and integrative health strategies such as yoga, tai chi, and acupuncture. Whole Health resources can support everyone in

their journey toward optimal health. KANSAS CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER PROUDLY OFFERS THE FOLLOWING: WHOLE HEALTH PATHWAY: Veterans explore their mission, aspiration, and purpose (MAP) and begin

building their Personal Health Plan (PHP). The Pathway includes the following classes: INTRODUCTION TO WHOLE HEALTH: Introduces important information about the Whole Health approach and

available offerings. TAKING CHARGE OF MY LIFE AND HEALTH (TCMLH): Allows the veteran to explore what matters most in their life. WHOLE HEALTH CLINICAL CARE: Within Whole Health, conventional

medicine is used alongside Complimentary and Integrative Health (CIH) offerings and personalized health planning to provide a veteran-centered, innovative approach to self and overall care.

CIH SERVICES: acupuncture, biofeedback, clinical hypnosis, guided imagery, massage, therapy, meditation, Tai Chi, yoga, and chiropractic care. HEALTH COACHING: Individual and/or group

coaching services. ADVANCE CARE PLANNING VIA GROUP VISIT (ACP-GV) CLASS: Answers questions about Advanced Care Planning and Advanced Directives (AD)for health care decision making. Loved

ones are welcome to attend. WHOLE HEALTH WELL BEING PROGRAMS: Well-Being classes are open to all veterans regardless of diagnosis or enrollment in other Whole Health offerings. Well-Being

classes equip veterans with skills, tools, and resources to self-manage their health and well-being. Skills developed include- Happiness, mindfulness, positive thinking, physical health,

building meaningful social connections. TO GET STARTED IN THE WELLBEING PROGRAMS AND CLASSES A WHOLE HEALTH WELLBEING CONSULT IS REQUIRED. TALK TO A KANSAS CITY VA HEALTHCARE PROVIDER TO

REQUEST A WELLBEING CONSULT.