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Happy 251st Birthday to the United States Marine Corps! Since November 10, 1775, Marines have answered the nation's call with courage, commitment, and unwavering esprit de corps. From the shores of Tripoli to the mountains of Afghanistan, and in every mission in between, Marines have set the standard for readiness and resolve.
To all Marines, past and present, thank you for your service. Semper Fidelis!
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#MarineCorpsBirthday #SemperFidelis #251Years #OOORAH
To all Marines, past and present, thank you for your service. Semper Fidelis!
Watch this year's message: youtube.com/watch?v=XinVAJ…
#MarineCorpsBirthday #SemperFidelis #251Years #OOORAH
COPD Awareness Month: Breathing Easier Starts with Early Detection
November is COPD Awareness Month, and it's a chance to recognize the respiratory therapists (RTs) who play a central role in managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. COPD is often underdiagnosed because its early symptoms, like a persistent cough, shortness of breath on exertion, or fatigue, are easy to dismiss as a normal part of aging or a smoker's cough. Many patients don't seek care until the disease has already progressed. Our RTs help close that gap.
This month, we want to thank our respiratory therapists for the skill, patience, and care they bring to every breath they measure. If you or someone you know has a chronic cough, growing shortness of breath, or a history of smoking or exposure, talk with your provider about a breathing test. Early detection changes outcomes, and our RTs are ready to help make that happen.
November is COPD Awareness Month, and it's a chance to recognize the respiratory therapists (RTs) who play a central role in managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. COPD is often underdiagnosed because its early symptoms, like a persistent cough, shortness of breath on exertion, or fatigue, are easy to dismiss as a normal part of aging or a smoker's cough. Many patients don't seek care until the disease has already progressed. Our RTs help close that gap.
This month, we want to thank our respiratory therapists for the skill, patience, and care they bring to every breath they measure. If you or someone you know has a chronic cough, growing shortness of breath, or a history of smoking or exposure, talk with your provider about a breathing test. Early detection changes outcomes, and our RTs are ready to help make that happen.
The Battlefield Acupuncture/Acupressure Drop-In Clinic at VA Long Beach Healthcare System will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. The clinic will reopen on November 18, 2026.
We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your service.
We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your service.
Come join the Veterans Appreciation Committee on November 10th at noon for the VA Long Beach Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art. Feel free to bring your talent and creativity to honor our Veterans. Meet us in the front of Building 126 of the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center.
