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VA has capacity to administer 600,000 vaccine doses a week
VA is delivering vaccines at more than 215 sites across the country, with plans to expand to additional sites as vaccine supplies increase. Article by MilitaryTimes.com.
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Medal of Honor recipient, "Get your Covid-19 vaccine."
Hershel "Woody" Williams survived Iwo Jima, destroying six enemy pillboxes with flamethrowers. When offered the COVID-19 vaccine, the Marine Corps Veteran didn't hesitate.
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Stay informed about when you can get a COVID-19 vaccine at VA
We’ll send you updates on how we’re providing vaccines across the country—and when you can get a vaccine if you want one.
 VA coronavirus Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine
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February is National African American History Month
Virtual Events this Week
Feb. 4 - Blue Star Families COVID-19 Vaccine Live Q & A with Dr. Fauci
Feb. 4 - Virtual Engage Course: Positive Parenting Initiative
Feb. 5 - Virtual Support Group: Parenting School-Aged Children During a Pandemic
Feb. 8 - Bunker Bingo
Feb. 8 - Red Cross Caregiver Resiliency Workshop
Feb. 9 - Charleston, SC - Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution
Feb. 9 - Thriving, Not Just Surviving Your Relationship
Feb. 9 - Accessing COVID-19 Vaccinations at the VA - What You Need to Know
Feb. 10 - Money Management
Feb. 10 - Virtual Group: Coping in 2021 & Beyond
Give blood to Red Cross, Get Amazon gift card
Blood donors who come to give this February at American Red Cross locations will receive a $5 Amazon gift card via email.
People can make an appointment to give blood, platelets or plasma with the Red Cross by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
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VA MOBILE APPS: COVID | PAIN | MOVE! | QUIT SMOKING | VIDEO CONNECT
Virtual Seminar on Covid-19 Vaccines for Veterans and Caregivers
Join the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's webinar on February 9 at 2:30pm EST. The one hour session will focus on VA’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout plan for Veterans and their caregivers, with an open Q & A for registered attendees.
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AARP-Celebrating Black Veterans Who Served
VA extends moratorium on evictions and foreclosures until March 31, 2021
RallyPoint members pay tribute to Veterans during the pandemic
More than 370 RallyPoint members visited gravesites for fellow Veterans and their families and posted photos on the military network site, allowing a virtual visit for those unable to travel in person.
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Hear Veterans discuss solutions for better sleep
Borne The Battle Rewind: Debra Russell
This week's Borne the Battle features Debra Russell, shares information about future Fisher House locations, rural COVID vaccines and how caregivers can receive the vaccine through VA.
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White House VA Hotline: 1-855-948-2311
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