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VHA’s improved Access to Care website has launched, providing Veterans and their caregivers with a clearer view of average wait times within VA facilities. It also provides more detailed information on available health care services and specialties. Check out the press release here for more detailed information, and please share this new website with your patients and staff!
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The Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), which provides 24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans can now be accessed by dialing 988, then Pressing 1. The number may be new, but the crisis line’s dedicated, caring, qualified responders will continue to listen and help. A Veteran does not have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.
Veterans can still call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 to connect with responders or reach the VCL by chat (VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat) and text (838255). More information is available here. Please share this important information with your Veteran patients, staff, and community!
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Live Webinar:
Inclusive Care: Integrating Caregivers as Partners in Care
1 - 2 p.m. EST; Aug. 25, 2022
ID: 1105169
Caregivers play a critical role supporting Veterans. They may be the first to notice changes in behavior or needs and often are the most trusted person in a Veteran’s life.
VA’s Leah Christensen, Clinical Program Coordinator, will discuss caregivers’ critical role in care of the Veteran and the benefits of practicing inclusive care. Updates on current findings from the Campaign for Inclusive Care and the spread of this practice across health care will be provided. Participants will receive one (1) credit hour.
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Live Webinar:
Gender and Military Sexual Trauma
Noon, EST; Sept. 28, 2022
ID: 1104943
This live, knowledge-based webinar will discuss improving outcomes and reducing disability for the population of individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis. It will also discuss gender and military sexual trauma. It is intended for physicians, psychologists, counselors and social workers. Participants will receive one (1) credit hour.
Non-VA staff can access the training here.
VA staff can access it here.
If you need assistance, contact the VHA TRAIN help desk via email at: VHATRAIN@va.gov
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Recorded Webinar:
War Related Illness and Injury Study Center — VA Health Outcomes Military Exposures: Exposure Concerns and Autoimmune Diseases
ID: 1104566
This recorded, on-demand, knowledge-based webinar is intended to help providers develop an awareness of extrinsic contributions to autoimmune disease to help them better address Veteran concerns. The webinar is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and counselors. Participants will receive one (1) credit hour.
Non-VA staff can access the training here here.
VA staff can access it here.
For assistance, please contact the contact the VHA TRAIN help desk via email at VHATRAIN@va.gov
How to obtain your credit certificate:
Once you complete a credited training, you can obtain your credential certificate(s) in four (4) easy steps:
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For all you ‘Trekkies’
Did you know that Gene Roddenberry, best known for creating the science fiction series, “Star Trek,’ was an Army Air Corps Veteran and flew over 80 combat missions during World War II?
His journey from pilot to police officer to writer of a futuristic space world is an interesting one. Check out this blog to learn about his love of flying and highlights of his military career, prior to his creation of one of the most unique television programs ever broadcast.
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