The future of medicine is in your genes. We need your help. | va pittsburgh health care | veterans affairs

Fifteen minutes and a blood draw are all it takes to make a lasting difference. VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is enrolling Veterans into the Million Veteran Program, a national research

program that studies how differences in genes, lifestyle and military experiences affect Veterans' health and illnesses. The goal is to one day give Veterans specialized care with

targeted treatments and preventions based on their genetics and medical history. Veterans can enroll online at mvp.va.gov or by scheduling an appointment at our facility by calling

866-441-6075. You do not need to receive VA health care to join VA’s Million Veteran Program or schedule an appointment at our facility. What is the Million Veteran Program (MVP)? Since

launching in 2011, nearly 840,000 Veteran partners have joined MVP, helping researchers better understand the genetics of disease in Veterans. By collecting DNA from as many Veterans as

possible, along with information on their health, lifestyle and military experiences, researchers are beginning to answer important questions like: * Why does a certain treatment work well

for some Veterans but not others? * Why are some Veterans at greater risk for developing an illness? * How can we prevent certain illnesses in the first place? With more women and diverse

populations enrolled, MVP researchers can discover new medical breakthroughs that work for all Veterans. What does it mean to enroll? To join MVP, you’ll be asked to: * Complete a consent

process online at mvp.va.gov or at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System by calling 1-866-441-6075 to make an appointment or walk-in from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday to Friday at our MVP offices at

University Drive, Bldg. 1, Rm 1N105B and H.J. Heinz III, Bldg. 71, 2nd floor, Pod 1. * Allow access to your health records. * Provide a one-time blood sample for genetic analysis. * Fill

out occasional surveys about your health and lifestyle. Once enrolled, you may be contacted again on a periodic basis if additional information is requested, or if there is a research

opportunity you may want to consider. You will also receive newsletters about the program at least once a year with updates on research findings and other topics of interest. For more

questions about MVP, explore FAQs or speak with a staff member at 866-441-6075.