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National Council of Urban Indian Health Holds Discussion on Improving Care for Native American and Alaska Native Veterans
The National Council of Urban Indian Health recently convened a discussion focusing on the improvement of care for Native American and Alaska Native Veterans. The event, held on tribal land, brought together key stakeholders and leaders to address the unique challenges faced by this community.During the event, various speakers highlighted the importance of recognizing and supporting Native American and Alaska Native Veterans. Airborne Army Sergeant Sonya Tetnowski was specifically acknowledged for her dedicated service as the president of the VA’s Tribal Advisory...
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VA Expands Close to Me Cancer Program for Veterans
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the expansion of its Close to Me cancer care program as part of the Biden Cancer Moonshot initiative. This expansion aims to bring cancer diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance services closer to thousands of Veterans across the country.Under the Close to Me program, VA clinicians travel to provide Veterans with comprehensive cancer care at community-based outpatient clinics, reducing the need for extensive travel to medical centers. VA Secretary Denis McDonough highlighted the importance of this expansion,...
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VA Expands Access to Care and Benefits for Former Service Members with Other than Honorable Discharges
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a significant change in its regulations to expand access to VA care and benefits for some former service members who did not receive an honorable or general discharge. VA Secretary Denis McDonough emphasized the importance of providing care and benefits to deserving former service members, stating, "We encourage former service members with other than honorable discharges to apply for VA care and benefits today."Under the new regulation, VA will now consider a "compelling circumstances exception" for certain former service...
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VA and DOD partner to increase health care access for New York Veterans and service members
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense have joined forces to expand healthcare access for Veterans and service members in New York. The collaboration aims to provide care for enrolled Veterans, soldiers, cadets, and other beneficiaries at the Keller Army Community Hospital (KACH) on the West Point Army Installation and at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System.Under this partnership, enrolled Veterans can now receive mammograms and orthopedic care from KACH providers, as well as surgical services from VA surgeons at Keller Army...
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The VA launches new program to help over 40,000 Veterans in maintaining their homes
Under Secretary for Benefits for the Department of Veterans Affairs Joshua Jacobs announced a new initiative aimed at assisting veterans who are struggling to maintain their homes.
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Campaign by VA is encouraging new Veterans to sign up for health care
On Nov 10th it was announced that more than $5 million dollars is being invested by the Department of Veterans Affairs to educate Veterans and their families about VA benefits.
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Immersive technology helps in PTSD treatment
In accordance with a news release published on September 28, Gulf Coast VA and VA Immersive are attempting to establish a new reality in healthcare by expanding the use of the BraveMind VR exposure therapy system. Denis Mcdonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, stated, "Utilizing the VR technology in BraveMind gets Veterans to talk about things they’ve never talked to anyone about before."
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Home-based remote patient monitoring Veteran's life is saved by a telehealth coordinator
Robert Cutchins, an Army veteran, was saved from a potential life-threatening medical emergency thanks to the vigilance of his Remote Patient Monitoring-Home Telehealth Care Coordinator, Kristin Moser. Moser quickly recognized a change in Cutchins' vital signs while using the RPM-HT services provided by the VA, leading to prompt action and ultimately saving his life.