The 538: Recent Episodes
Edgar Cruse
Interviews with local Chillicothe VA providers and service chiefs. Explanation of services offered and upcoming events.
The Chillicothe VA hosted a virtual town hall for women Veterans to discuss health care issues, services offered, and the impacts of new legislation on benefits.
538 Video Episode
Federal Register
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
Flu Information: (740) 773-1141 x15575
Athlete to Military story submissions can be sent to stacia.ruby@va.gov
Ideas for future episodes/feedback: edgar.cruse@va.gov or (740) 773-1141 x16316 or x17080
Chillicothe VA Homepage https://www.va.gov/chillicothe-health-care/
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
Flu Information: (740) 773-1141 x15575
Athlete to Military story submissions can be sent to stacia.ruby@va.gov
Ideas for future episodes/feedback: edgar.cruse@va.gov or (740) 773-1141 x16316 or x17080
Chillicothe VA Homepage https://www.va.gov/chillicothe-health-care/
To participate in our virtual shout out project just text voice memos to 740-649-1350
MAT Program Contact Numbers
Diane, RN - (740) 773-1141 x17491
Support Assistant- (740) 773-1141 x16941
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging
COAAA Brochure
Zesty Black Bean Soup
Ingredients
3 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups (16 ounces) low-sodium vegetable broth
1 (10-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1-2 tablespoons lime juice, to taste (about ½-1 lime)
6 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt, divided
2 tablespoons sliced scallions (green onions), divided
Directions
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In a food processor or blender, add the beans, broth, tomatoes with green chiles, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano. Blend until fairly smooth.
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Transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan and place over medium heat.
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Bring the mixture up to a gentle simmer and let it cook until it is warmed through and the flavors have combined, about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the lime juice and stir to combine.
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Divide the soup between six serving bowls and top each with 1 tablespoon of the Greek yogurt and ½ tablespoon of the scallions.
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Serve warm, adjusting the flavor with additional lime juice as desired.
Recipe Notes
• For a chunkier texture, set some of the canned beans aside and keep them whole, then stir them in at the end of cooking.
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
Flu Information: (740) 773-1141 x15575
Athlete to Military story submissions can be sent to stacia.ruby@va.gov
Ideas for future episodes/feedback: edgar.cruse@va.gov or (740) 773-1141 x16316 or x17080
Chillicothe VA Homepage https://www.va.gov/chillicothe-health-care/
To participate in our virtual shout out project just text voice memos to 740-649-1350
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
Flu Information: (740) 773-1141 x15575
Athlete to Military story submissions can be sent to stacia.ruby@va.gov
Ideas for future episodes/feedback: edgar.cruse@va.gov or (740) 773-1141 x16316 or x17080
Chillicothe VA Homepage https://www.va.gov/chillicothe-health-care/
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
Flu Information: (740) 773-1141 x15575
Athlete to Military story submissions can be sent to stacia.ruby@va.gov
Ideas for future episodes/feedback: edgar.cruse@va.gov or (740) 773-1141 x16316 or x17080
https://www.va.gov/chillicothe-health-care/
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
Flu Information: (740) 773-1141 x15575
Medical Foster Home Program
- For more information contact Amanda Francis at 773-1141 ext. 16507 or amanda.francis@va.gov
Athlete to Military story submissions can be sent to stacia.ruby@va.gov
Ideas for future episodes/feedback: edgar.cruse@va.gov or (740) 773-1141 x16316 or x17080
https://www.va.gov/chillicothe-health-care/
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
Flu Information: (740) 773-1141 x15575
Ideas for future episodes/feedback: edgar.cruse@va.gov or (740) 773-1141 x16316 or x17080
Smoking Cessation Information:
Tobacco Cessation Counselor: 1-855-QUIT-VET
Sign up for Counselor Support Texts by texting VET to 47848
Quitting Resources
smokefree.veterans.gov
Flu Information: (740) 773-1141 x15575
Veteran's Day Virtual Ceremony, November 11, 2021 @11:00 am: facebook.com/ChillicotheVAMC
"Roll Call" to be posted on November 12, 2021
Drive Thru Clinic dates/times
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
Ideas for future episodes/feedback: (740) 773-1141 x16316 or x17080
Flu Information: (740) 773-1141 x15575
Veteran's Day Virtual Ceremony, November 11, 2021 @11:00 am: facebook.com/ChillicotheVAMC
Drive Thru Clinic dates/times
Women's Focus Group: contact Angela Banks-Mason at (740) 773-1141 x16310
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
We speak with the coordinator of the HTK class about demonstrating basic cooking skills utilizing healthy recipes in order to improve health.