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VA, CDC closely monitoring Coronavirus outbreak 

VA is working closely with The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal partners, monitoring an outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

VA has activated its emergency management coordination cell (EMCC) and is implementing an aggressive and collaborative public health response to protect and care for Veterans. 

At this time, no Veterans receiving care at VA have been diagnosed with 2019-nCoV. Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent the 2019-nCoV infection and no medication to treat it. CDC believes symptoms appear 2 to 14 days after exposure.

What to do if you have symptoms

If you have both:

• Symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath and
• Have either recently returned from China or have direct exposure to others diagnosed with 2019-nCoV.

Call before visiting your local VA medical center to seek care. Tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms.

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Active Heroes offers Veterans activities and resources

Active Heroes is a charity that provides resources to Veterans in order to end Veteran suicide. AH offers national activities, peer support and resources for military heroes and their families. Free of charge to Veterans and military members, Active Heroes sponsors almost 500 annual events across the United States. LEARN MORE

Virtual services for Veterans at select VFWs, American Legions, Walmarts

VA is teaming up with Philips, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the American Legion and Walmart to provide telehealth services with Project Advancing Telehealth through Local Access Stations (ATLAS). The sites offer health care services that do not require hands-on exams such as primary care, mental health counseling, clinical pharmacy, nutrition services, social work, and more.  LEARN MORE

Caregivers focus of new academy program

Including Caregivers into Veterans’ medical teams was the focus of a launch event between VA and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation Jan. 31 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The Campaign for Inclusive Care Academy is a groundbreaking model for health care systems nationwide. The training focuses on Caregivers and Veterans receiving geriatric, polytrauma and traumatic brain injury care. LEARN MORE

Valentines Day Discounts for Veterans on ShopVCS.com

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) online shopping site, just launched an amazing Valentine’s Day Sale for Veterans and VA employees. In celebration of this day of sharing, emotion, and fun, go online and expect to find fantastic deals certain to impress those special people in your lives, or treat yourself. From flowers to gift baskets and more, ShopVCS.com has you covered. Up to 15% off on select items using the code LOVE15. SHOP VCS

VA Podcast: Appeals Modernization Benefits Breakdown

The three lanes of Appeals Modernization help Veterans get their claims processed more quickly. In this week’s Borne the Battle, Cheryl Mason helps break down the third lane: Appeal Lane for Appeals to the Board. Chairman Mason has worked in many positions on the board and breaks down the board from a process and legal perspective. LISTEN READ MORE

Did you know the National Resource Directory has more than 14,000 vetted resources available to you right now? 

VAntage Point

• Clinical Contact Center ready to answer Veterans’ questions

• VA and partners have you covered during flu season
• VA participates in homeless census in Tulsa
• Veteran, VA employee, pays forward the gift of life
• Veteran drops 88 pounds with MOVE! weight loss program
• VA offers Veterans new resources to safely store lethal means
• VA actively recruits military spouses for careers serving Veterans
• Caregivers focus of new academy program
• DoD Expanded Access: we appreciate your patience
• CDC coronavirus information and resources
• VA honors four Army chaplains who represent service above self
• 2020 National Veterans Day Poster Contest
• Military movies can show PTSD battles
• VA aims to stem overuse of heartburn, reflux drugs
• Select locations to offer virtual exams for Veterans
• Access to Care roundtable: Experts identify improvement opportunities

VA News Releases

• Applications open for community organizations to apply for millions in adaptive sports grants to support community reintegration for disabled Veterans

• VA releases updated DOD list identifying Agent Orange sites outside of Vietnam
• American Heart Association praises VA genetic research
• VA launches diabetes campaign to help Veterans, health care teams better manage care
• VA encourages communities to volunteer and recognize hospitalized Veterans during National Salute to Veteran Patients week
• Statement from Secretary Robert Wilkie

Find a VA Facility near you.  FACILITY LOCATOR Not sure where to start?  VA WELCOME KIT

No Veteran Should Be Without a Place to Call Home

Free Help for Homeless Veterans Dial 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) for 24/7 access VA’s services for homeless and at-risk Veterans

Homeless Veteran Chat Confidential, 24/7 online support for homeless Veterans and friends

https://www.va.gov/homeless for more information

Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? 

Did you know that VA offers same day services in Primary Care and Mental Health at 172 VA Medical Centers across the country? Make the Connection Resource Locator

Contact the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255.)

Learn how RallyPoint can help you and other members of the Veteran community. Have you tried couples therapy? Also, learn about no-cost PTS treatment programs.

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