United States Department of Veterans Affairs
War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC)

DC WRIISC Integrative Health Education

What is Integrative Health Education?

  • The Integrative Health Education Group is aimed at providing health education to Veterans with chronic medical conditions.
  • Topics addressed during these sessions include relaxation, nutritional psychology, cognitive health, healthy sleep habits, behavioral pain and fatigue management, and coping with chronic illness.
  • It is a weekly one hour group that meets for 8 sessions. These health education classes are open to interested Veterans for each of the eight week cycle.

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Am I eligible for the program?

  • Veterans who suffer from injuries or illnesses as a result of their service in Operations Iraqi Freedom and/or Operations Enduring Freedom have first priority for Integrative Health Education services.
  • Other combat Veterans are eligible for our Integrative Health Education classes on a space as available basis.

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How can I get a referral?

  • You may ask your health care provider to put in a consult to our WRIISC Integrative Healthcare and Wellness (IHW) Program for integrative health education services. You will be required to attend an orientation session before starting this program.
  • You also may contact our office for more information. The telephone number for our WRIISC administrative office is (202) 745-8249.

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When are classes held?

  • Our Integrative Health Education class is currently held on Thursdays.
  • The schedule may vary so please call the DC WRIISC Administrative Office at (202) 745-8249 to confirm.

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Where are you located?

  • The main office for our IHW Program is located at the Washington, DC VAMC on the 3rd floor. We are located near the Neurology Department, 3B West, Room 3B 203.

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Who can I contact for more information?

  • For more information, please contact Ms. Lauren Roselli at (202) 745-8000 ext 58249.

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WRIISC Contact information

National WRIISC Logo - links to WRIISC homepage

CA WRIISC
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
3801 Miranda Ave.
Mail Code 151Y
Palo Alto, CA 94304
1-888-482-4376
wriisc.ca@va.gov

DC WRIISC
VA Medical Center
Room 3B 203
Mail Stop 127
50 Irving St., NW
Washington, DC 20422
1-800-722-8340
wriisc.dc@va.gov

NJ WRIISC
VA New Jersey Health Care System
385 Tremont Ave.
Mail Stop 129, 11th floor
East Orange, NJ 07018
1-800-248-8005
wriisc.nj@va.gov