August 2021 Update

Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 08/27/2021 01:46 PM EDT

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August/September 2021

Last Chance to Upgrade Your Access

Make sure you have premium access in your MyHealtheVet account. All basic and advanced accounts will be removed.  With premium access you can:

Request prescription refills
Check past and future appointments
Send messages to your providers
View your entire health record anytime

Tuesday Aug 31 is your last chance.
To upgrade your access call 614-257-5444

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Aug 31: International Overdose Awareness Day

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Did You Know Franklin County, Ohio saw a 45% increase in overdose deaths in 2020?

Learn how to deal with drug overdose.
Narcan kits and medication disposal bags will be available.


Stop by to play a part in reducing overdose deaths.

 

Visit the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center at 420 N. James Road Columbus, OH 43219 on Tuesday August 31, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Staff will be on the west patio

'Reach Out' September is Suicide Prevention Month

You don’t need special training to show a Veteran you care.

Take a moment to reach out and connect with the Veterans in your life. 

Reach Out - Suicide Prevention Month

Annual Caregiver Resource Fair now VIRTUAL

2021 Annual Caregiver Support and Family Resource Fair

Columbus VA Caregiver Support Program invites you to the Caregiver & Family Resource Fair. Learn about resources ad services within VA and through our local community partners. 

  • This virtual event will be Friday Sep 3, 2021
    9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
  • Join from your computer or mobile device
    1-872-701-0185; conference ID 754 959 233#
  • For more information contact Cara Reynolds
    614-388-7296 | Cara.Reynolds@VA.gov

Flu Vaccines Available Soon

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Columbus VA will begin offering the flu vaccine to Veteran patients September 21 - November 24. Veteran patients will be able to receive the vaccine during any face-to-face appointment or at a scheduled vaccine clinic. Any Veteran who receives the flu vaccine in the community is encouraged to inform their primary care team. More information to follow. 

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Travel Services for Veterans

Beneficiary travel at the Columbus VA reimburses Veterans who provide their own transportation to VA healthcare appointments at the nearest VA medical center, Community Based Outpatient Clinic, or VA approved community care appointments.

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Troubleshooting Telehealth

Technology can be troublesome. Watch this video for tips on resolving the six most common Telehealth issues. 

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New Surgery Addition

VA Central Ohio Healthcare System recently upgraded and expanded its surgery service at the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center.  Plans for the addition began about four years ago because of the need for more space and to expand care for Veterans. The 17,197 square foot addition includes updated exam rooms, an additional procedure room, upgraded equipment and allows for the urology service to be located among the other surgical sub-specialties.   

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Interested in donating to VA Central Ohio Healthcare System? 

Columbus VA Volunteer Cliff Arline has been a wheelchair escort for 7.5 years. If you would like to join Cliff and are 60+ other volunteers please visit our website or call 614-257-5493 for more information. Cliff loves to see people smile and says he volunteers because he, "just loves to help Veterans"

 

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