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Minneapolis VA - March 2024 Update
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 A therapy dog visited the Minneapolis VA during National VA Health Professions Education Week.
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Jerald Starks, 54, who died from acute myeloid leukemia last month, had received VA health care under the PACT act. He had been exposed to burning oil fields in Saudi Arabia while serving, his mother said.
“I implore you to take steps right now to see if you qualify for care under this act,” said Michelle Starks, Jerald’s wife. “If you do it right now, then you’ll have the assurance that you can be proactive and get the care that you need, and that could help your family and even save your life.”
“You don’t need to be sick to file a claim,” said Sue Ricker, Minneapolis Veterans Affairs health administrator chief. “Even if you don’t think you need health care today, or you might need it tomorrow or the next day or 30 years from now, all you have to do is enroll, and you’ll have access for life.” ...Read more
Veterans who may qualify are encouraged to visit VA.gov/PACT, meet with enrollment staff at the Minneapolis VA, or call 1-800-MYVA411.
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On March 14, 2024 Minneapolis VA Health Care System and Veterans Benefits Administration leadership hosted a virtual townhall for Veterans and caregivers residing in Northern Minnesota catchment area. More than 60 Veterans attended.
The next Townhall will be on June 16, 2024. See the Minneapolis VA web/event page for details: https://www.va.gov/minneapolis-health-care/events/
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The Minneapolis VA is working to bring the male-dominated world of prosthetic design into a modern era, in which more women have lost legs but still want to walk around in jogging shoes, designer flats and even high heels.
"I don't want to get married in sneakers," said Kelly Yun, a VA prosthetic technician and designer whose left leg was amputated six inches below the knee after a 2018 motorcycle accident. ...Read more
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“Our group is honored to host and be part of the German Traveling Fellows tour, which includes stops at the top amputation research and clinical centers across the United States. We enjoyed sharing information with these Fellows and comparing our approaches to treatment of people with amputations. We hope to continue to be part of this tour in the future,” said Andrew Hansen, PhD, Director of Rehabilitation & Engineering Center for Optimizing Veteran Engagement & Reintegration (RECOVER).
The visit included a tour of multiple laboratories within the hospital including prosthetics and clinical motion analysis, adaptive technologies, and RECOVER labs. ...Read more
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I was born in Stillwater, Minnesota, on November 19, 1946. I grew up there in a small, nice neighborhood. We had a beautiful yard and garden. Everyone was friendly, and I had a happy childhood. Growing up, I got along well with my parents. My father worked at a filling station, and in the winter, my mom and I used to drop him off at work in the morning. Then we would drive over to Lake Carnelian and ice fish until we picked up dad. My mother was a funny lady. I recall that we were always laughing and having a good time together. I had a good relationship with both of my parents...Read more
My Life, My Story believes that stories heal, teach and are powerful. You have a story that we want to hear, contact Casey Gunderson at 612-629-7618.
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Thursday, June 13 - Saturday, June 15
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mall of America®
Historical displays from the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum
American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall
Veterans benefits information and community services
Commemorative Program Friday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
For more information see MinnesotaVeteran.org/Vietnam50
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Upcoming Events
March 29 - Vietnam Veterans Day
April 3 - Take a Break - Group for Caregivers...read more
April 17 - Advance Care Planning Drop-In Clinic...read more
April 22 - Introduction to Whole Health...read more
Visit our website for upcoming events at Events | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs
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Minneapolis VA Key Service Contact Numbers
Veteran Crisis Line: 988 - Available 24/7
Billing Customer Service desk – 612-467-1298
Medical Records/Release of Information: 614-388-7399 - M-F, 8:00 a.m.-noon and 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Patient Advocates: 612- 467-2102 - M-F, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Enrollment and Eligibility: 612-467-2019 - M-F, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Check out our 2023 Annual Report!
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