In this issue 6 How Recreational Therapy & Winter Sports Saved a Vet’s Life - U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Hector Hernandez Rivera didn’t start recreational therapy at VA St. Louis Health Care System in 2016 to be a model for others. Instead, he was on the edge of “quitting life.” 8 Why Choose VA? - VA St. Louis Health Care System helps you count the reasons! 10 Behind the Scenes at VA St. Louis Healthcare System - Meet U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Cook Foreman Rico Taylor. 12 My Life Changing Story - VA St. Louis offers Whole Health programs that helped U.S. Air Force Veteran Gilberto Pinela lose over 60 pounds. 15 Catastrophically Disabled Veterans Benefit - Few may be aware of this important benefit available to Veterans whether currently enrolled--or not enrolled--in VA Health Care! 17 VA St. Louis Health Care System is Hiring - Spread the word! The Gateway Veteran is produced quarterly for Veterans enrolled in VA St. Louis Health Care System. We welcome your comments, questions, and article suggestions. Please email our Public Affairs office at STLPAO@va.gov . Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VAStlouis Cover photo and pages 5-6 courtesy: Austin Colbert/Aspentimes.com.
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