Help on hand: Phone apps provide Veteran support, 24/7
(Source – www.blogs.va.gov) With continued advances in technology, apps for smartphones and other mobile devices can provide an ideal way
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The Military Veterans Social Distancing Coffee Chat Room
Using Zoom, the Military Veterans Social Distancing Coffee Chat Room is courtesy of collaboration between a Pennsylvania Legionnaire, the Chapel
Read moreVA Boost Protections for Veterans with help from the CARES Act
Although the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act or CARES Act is best known as a law providing $2.2
Read morePAWS Act passes the House of Representatives
By voice vote on Wednesday, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Service Members for Veterans Therapy Act (PAWS) was approved by the
Read morePatients who get prescriptions through VA less likely to skip doses, study finds
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Department of Veterans Affairs’ model of purchasing prescription drugs may improve patient
Read moreA look at how the VA employs sweat ceremonies in holistic health program
The Veterans Whole Health program represents a new approach to providing health care to veterans encompassing more than traditional Western
Read morePAWS, Act – Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers
With an estimated 20 veterans committing suicide a day, a new bill was introduced into Congress to help reduce this
Read moreVA, Walmart launch telehealth pilot program to deliver medical services in rural areas
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Walmart on Dec. 10 opened their
Read moreThousands of VA medical tests improperly canceled or delayed, audit finds
(By Gabrielle Masson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Veterans Affairs employees improperly canceled an estimated 106,000 radiology and nuclear medicine tests
Read moreVA telehealth app usage increased 235% in 2019: 3 things to know
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) Veterans increasingly used Department of Veterans Affairs’ telehealth application VA Video Connect for
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