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In this issue:
The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System respects a Veteran’s right to make decisions about their care, treatment and services and to involve their family in their care decisions.
Our updated visiting hours are between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Overnight visitation is not authorized, except in the case of end-of-life care.
For complete details on the updated policy visit: VA Salt Lake City Health Care Policies | Veterans Affairs
 In one of the largest-ever expansions of Veteran health care, all Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during military service—at home or abroad—are now eligible for VA health care.
This expansion of VA health care eliminates the phased-in approach called for by the PACT Act, meaning that millions of Veterans are becoming eligible for VA health care up to eight years earlier than written into law.
If you have buddies that served, please share this info and link for them to check their eligibility today: Register For Care | VA Salt Lake City Health Care | Veterans Affairs
Read more about the updates here: Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during service now eligible for VA health care - VA News
 Please join us for a resource fair and town hall from 3-6 p.m., April 12 at the Ogden VA Clinic
Veterans, families, and caregivers come learn about the resources offered at the Ogden VA Clinic and VA Salt Lake City Health Care System.
Please visit our event page for the details and directions: VA Salt Lake City Health Care | Ogden VA Clinic Veteran Resource Fair/ Town Hall | Veterans Affairs
VA Salt Lake City is hosting the 2024 National Veterans Golden Age Games here in Salt Lake City from August 24-29.
Over a thousand Veterans will converge on Utah for the games. Come show your support to our Veterans as they go for the gold.
Please watch your inbox for upcoming information on opportunities to support the games and your fellow Veterans.
For more information on the National Veterans Golden Age Games visit: National Veterans Golden Age Games - National Veterans Sports Programs (va.gov)
 Feeling well involves a lot more than treating symptoms. That’s why VA has moved from a conventional health model to Whole Health, an approach that considers you as a whole person.
Whole Health is everywhere in VA health care settings, from primary care and mental health to specialty services to Whole Health coaching and well-being programs.
Whole Health goes beyond illness and injury to address all aspects of your life. In Whole Health, your care team works with you to develop a plan based on your priorities for your own health.
In other words, Whole Health is about what matters most to you – not what is the matter with you.
Learn more on about our Whole Health Program at: Whole Health | VA Salt Lake City Health Care | Veterans Affairs
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U.S. Army Veteran, Tony Starace, shares his personal experience having a Whole Health Coach. Melody Smith, a Whole Health Coach at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, explains how coaching can empower and help Veterans navigate their path to a healthy future.
Whole Health Coaching (youtube.com)
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 If you enjoyed the video above, make sure you check out our new YouTube Channel!
 People of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and branches of service have experienced military sexual trauma (MST). Whether it happened one year ago or 50 years ago, VA is here to support survivors’ healing. Understanding that every person’s journey is unique, VA offers free, individualized MST-related services year-round for Veterans and former Service members. Learn more about MST, its impact and how VA can help.
Your independence is important!
Be more involved in your health with support from a VA clinician in the VA Salt Lake City Remote Patient Monitoring- Home Telehealth program.
Ask your VA primary care provider for a consult to start your path to greater independence.
Watch to learn how we can support you!
VA Remote Patient Monitoring – Home Telehealth
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 A few things to remember if you visit an emergency room in the community.
- You or someone on your behalf MUST call the Emergency Notification number within 72-hours of the ARRIVAL at the ER at: (844) 724-7842.
- Emergency Room visits reported within the 72-hours are paid through TriWest VACCN Claims. If not reported within 72 hours, it may impact your eligibility for VA to cover the cost of treatment.
- If the ER provider refers you for specialty care, contact your VA Primary Care Provider or your Community Care Primary Care Provider to assist with the coordination of the care before seeing the outside provider.
- If you receive a bill for your ER visit (facility, radiologist, ER physician, etc.) call our Community Care Contact Center at: (877) 881-7618 opt. 1, then opt.2.
For more information visit: Emergency Medical Care - Community Care (va.gov)
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REMINDER:
At this time, open gym time for Veterans at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center gym is not currently available. We are working on a solution to provide the required supervision necessary to allow us to offer open gym times to Veterans.
Legally, the VA is required to provide adequate supervision for safety purposes if allowing Veterans to access the gym.
April 12: Ogden VA Clinic Veteran Resource Fair/ Town Hall
May 16: Women's Health Open House and Baby Shower, Salt Lake City, Utah
June 5: VA Salt Lake City Health Care | VA Salt Lake City Virtual Town Hall | Veterans Affairs
June 13: Women's Health Road Show, Spanish Fork, Utah
Be sure to check back periodically on our social media channels and our events page for up-to-date information: Events | VA Salt Lake City Health Care
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