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Announcements and Updates / PTSD and TBI / Veterans Medical News

VA partners with OnStar to bring suicide prevention services to Veterans with the push of a button

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it is partnering with OnStar’s emergency services to improve access to suicide prevention resources for Veterans. This partnership will offer Veterans in crisis the opportunity to be transferred to around-the-clock, confidential support via VA’s Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) when they use the emergency services button in an OnStar-equipped vehicle… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Veterans Medical News

VA Video Connect Expands Veterans’ Access to Health Care

With a few clicks, more Veterans are meeting with their providers in virtual medical rooms WASHINGTON — More and more Veterans are receiving health-care treatment virtually, thanks to efforts by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to expand telehealth. One of the recent successes has been with VA Video Connect, which allows Veterans to connect with their health-care teams… Read more

Affordable Care Act - VA Medical Benefits / Announcements and Updates / Veterans Medical News

10 Things to Know About the Veterans Health Administration Choice Program

By Hans Petersen Wednesday, July 22, 2015 The Veterans Choice Program is a new, temporary benefit that allows eligible Veterans to receive health care in their communities rather than waiting for a VA appointment or traveling to a VA facility. 1: Am I eligible for the Choice Program? You must have been enrolled in VA health care on or before… Read more
2nd Annual Musioc for Vets Concert

Announcements and Updates / Events / Military Veterans Events

2nd Annual MUSIC FOR VETS concert on May 3, 2015

Event: 2nd Annual MUSIC FOR VETS concert Date: On Sunday, May 3, 2015 Time: 1 pm- to – 5 pm Where: Sandy Woods Center For The Arts Address: 43 Muse Way, Tiverton, Rhode Island Tickets: are $10.00….$8.00 for MILITARY or VA ID CARD All proceeds to benefit veterans seeking service at the VA Medical Center  Register Online by: May 5, 2015… Read more

Announcements and Updates / PTSD and TBI / Veterans Medical News

VA Facility Use by Recent Veterans with PTSD

VA Facility Use by Recent Veterans with PTSD VA presents a report four times a year on the number of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND) Veterans who were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and who used medical care at various VA facilities. Read the latest report (380 KB, PDF) for data… Read more
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Welcome Home Celebration and Veteran Resource Fair – March 1st 2014

Attention Central Florida Veterans, Active Duty Military and Military Families: We, at the Orlando VA Medical Center are extending an invitation to you and your family to a family fun day at the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford on March 1st, 2014. This event is absolutely FREE for all Veterans and their families. The meals are included. When : March… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Contracting / SDVOSB Set Aside

100% SDVOSB Set Aside: VAMC Rome, NY Medical Records Warehouse

Solicitation Number: VA52813R0303 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs Office: Syracuse VAMC Location: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Notice Type: Presolicitation Synopsis: Added: Oct 02, 2013 7:24 am The VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY intends to solicit for the renovation of its Rome, NY medical records warehouse. This requirement will be set aside as a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business… Read more