What the end of the Public Health Emergency means for VA
(Source – news.va.gov) When the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) expires on May 11, 2023, some of VA’s pandemic-related authorities
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Colorado VA screens Veterans for toxic exposures
(Source – news.va.gov) VA Eastern Colorado has screened thousands of Veterans for toxic exposures. Starting in November, toxic-exposure screenings were
Read MoreSuicide prevention: How to bring up the tough questions
(Source – news.va.gov) How do you spot signs of struggle and have that difficult conversation with a Veteran contemplating suicide?
Read MoreVA helps homeless Army Veteran find a home
(Source – news.va.gov) A VA social worker helped a homeless Army Veteran Teress White find a home. Growing up in
Read MoreVA celebrates Older Americans Month
(Source – news.va.gov) Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities. They are our family members, friends, mentors, volunteers,
Read MoreLet’s talk about suicide prevention resources
(Source – news.va.gov) When you’re in crisis, it can be hard to see a way forward. And when you get
Read MoreThe STRONG Veterans Act
(Source – news.va.gov) Mental health conditions are common in the United States. In 2018, VA reported more than 1.7 million
Read MoreVA Telehealth Services celebrates 20 years
(Source – news.va.gov) This May will mark 20 years since the launch of the VA Telehealth Services program office. That’s
Read MoreOIG: Duplicate Medicare, VA payments cost Medicare $128M
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare could have saved $128 million in duplicate claims payments with a better
Read MoreSome Private Companies Charge Hefty Fees to Help Veterans With Disability Claims
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) When Glenn Janssen decided to file a claim for disability benefits with the
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