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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 09/19/2022 04:00 PM EDT

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Smartphone check-in now at most VA health facilities
09/19/2022 02:00 PM EDT

Man at poster checking in with smartphone
Check in for your appointments using your smartphone allows you to practice physical distancing while offering ease and convenience.
Finalists selected in $20M Mission Daybreak grand challenge to reduce Veteran suicide
09/19/2022 12:45 PM EDT

Mission Daybreak finalists announced
Today, VA named finalists and Promise Award recipients in Mission Daybreak—a $20 million challenge to help VA develop new suicide prevention strategies for Veterans.
VA announces grant funding for community-based suicide prevention efforts
09/19/2022 12:45 PM EDT

Suicide prevention grants FY '22-23
VA has awarded $52.5 million to 80 awardees in 43 states, the District of Columbia and American Samoa for community-based suicide prevention services in fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
VA releases 2022 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report
09/19/2022 12:45 PM EDT

Data from National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report
VA’s latest National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report shows encouraging downward trends in Veteran suicide counts and rates, yet ongoing critical work remains.
#VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Charles E. Rosendahl
09/19/2022 11:30 AM EDT

Navy Veteran Charles E. Rosendahl commanded several American airships during the 1920s and 1930s and witnessed the Hindenburg disaster in 1937.
Navy Veteran Charles E. Rosendahl commanded several American airships during the 1920s and 1930s and witnessed the Hindenburg disaster in 1937.
With telehealth, Veterans can access care when and where they need it
09/19/2022 10:00 AM EDT

Man using telehealth from his tablet in his kitchen to access care
Telehealth brings VA care directly to Veterans. Here are a few ways that Veterans can use telehealth to connect with their VA care teams.
Daily Schedule – September 19th
09/19/2022 09:25 AM EDT

Secretary McDonough will participate in meetings and briefings at VA’s Central Office throughout the day.
Learn more about the warning signs of cybercrime
09/19/2022 09:00 AM EDT

How to prevent cybercrime
Want to learn more about the warning signs of cybercrime? This video helps to protect you and your earned benefits.
Paddleboarding therapy for Veterans
09/18/2022 04:00 PM EDT

Nine Veterans paddleboarding on a lake
Battle Creek VA Recreational Therapy introduced paddleboarding to Veterans this summer. Helps with social interaction and finding balance and purpose.