August 1, 2022
CHARLIE MIKE VA PODCAST
DIGITAL PULSE MAGAZINE AVAILABLE
NEW FOOD TRUCKS
Beginning August 1, Williams Mobile Louisiana Soul and Cajun Kitchen will join other food trucks in the Patriot Parking Lot on the Dallas campus. On August 8, Suso Kitchen will also be available offering a large variety of meals.
SUICIDE PREVENTION
Suicide Prevention is the VA's top clinical priority.
There is a new, easy-to-remember way to reach trained responders at the Veterans Crisis Line and it is available for Veterans and their loved ones 24/7.The number is new, but the support is the same. Dial 1-800-273-8255, then press 1 to reach a responder.
Veterans don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call.
Connect with our suicide prevention team
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FACES OF SERVICE
Faces of Service gives us an opportunity to show the faces and tell the stories of the true sacrifices and services of our Veterans. These stories and experiences are unique, notable, and worthy of celebration and documentation.
You can view or download your portrait by visiting:
Faces of Service 2020 album on Flickr.
JOINT COMMISSION TIP OF THE WEEK
The Hospital identifies the patient’s preferred language for discussing healthcare.
VANTHCS has Language Line to access to provide translator services.
WHEN RECEIVING A CALL: 1. Use Conference Hold to place the limited English speaker on hold. 2. Dial: 1-866-874-3972 3. Enter on your telephone keypad or provide the representative the 6-digit Client ID: 599411. Press 2 for all other languages. Speak the name of the language you need at the prompt. An Interpreter will be connected to the call. 4. Brief the Interpreter. Summarize what you wish to accomplish and give any special instructions. 5. ADD THE limited-ENGLISH SPEAKER to the line. 6. Say “End of Call” to the Interpreter when the call is completed.
NOTE: When placing a call to a limited-English speaker, begin at Step 2. If you need assistance placing a call to a limited-English speaker, please inform the interpreter at the beginning of the call. Once call is complete, send an e-mail to NTX EEO Staff Alonzo.price@va.gov with the start & stop time and Language of the call.
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FREE LEGAL ADVICE
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The Dallas Volunteer Attorney program and the Dallas Bar Association provides free legal advice to low income Veterans and their spouses on the first Friday of each month from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Admission is limited to the first 40 participants. Applicants should arrive by 1:00 p.m. to sign in. No appointments are needed.
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MILLION VETERAN PROGRAM
Imagine visiting the doctor and getting health care designed just for you. VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) is working on that future today, and they need your help.
Join the Million Veteran Program by signing up at mvp.va.gov or calling 866-441-6075.
You do not need to receive VA health care to join MVP.
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HRO "GOOD CATCH" RECOGNITION
VA North Texas' HRO team encourages staff to submit "Good Catch" stories recognizing fellow employees.
Each story should highlight a "Good catch" made during an HRO Journey.
Please submit your questions to alexis.atwell@va.gov.
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OWN THE MOMENT TRAINING
Employees that have not attended the OTM Face to Face Workshop (TMS Course #4203124) or completed the Virtual OTM Workshop (TMS Course #42980) must complete by September 30, 2022.
Own the Moment Refresher training (TMS Course #43391) is required for employees that completed the OTM Workshop Prior to FY20. The refresher course must be completed by September 30, 2022.
For additional information regarding this requirement, please contact christopher.merrell@va.gov or eric.crawley@va.gov.
COVID-19 VACCINE AND TESTING
LIBRARY SERVICE RECOGNIZES PSORIASIS ACTION MONTH
August is Psoriasis Action Month. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. Usually, something triggers psoriasis to flare up. Psoriasis is not contagious, and often develops between the ages of 15 and 35, but it can develop at any age. Psoriasis can appear anywhere on the body, but typically affects the outside of the elbows, knees, or scalp. Effective treatments are available no matter where psoriasis is located. Psoriasis is associated with other health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and depression.
For more information about psoriasis or other medical topics, visit the VA North Texas Medical Library, Building 2, Room 3C-340. The library is open Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm., and 24/7 access is available with your registered PIV card. You can also email the library at ntxlibrary@va.gov or call x71245 with your information requests. Find information about the library on its SharePoint page on the Intranet (Intranet, Clinical Resources, Library Resources)
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This Week at VA North Texas is published on Monday morning.
Content for inclusion in This Week at VA North Texas must be sent to NTXPublicAffairs@va.gov, no later than the previous Friday at 9 a.m. to be included in the following week’s edition.
All content submitted for inclusion on any official VA North Texas platform must have verbiage approved by the service chief, approved graphics/images created by Medical Media (if needed), include all relevant information including a POC name, email address, and phone extension, and is subject to the approval of the chief of communications & community engagement.
Find this and other important information by visiting the VA North Texas Health Care System Intranet Home Page.
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