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Minneapolis VA - December 2024
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Holiday tree at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center
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My HealtheVet is changing the way Veterans login in 2025. As of today, nearly 7,000 Veterans in the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, who regularly use My HealtheVet, may be impacted.
VA is committed to making it as easy as possible for Veterans to manage their benefits and health care online while protecting their identities and data. As part of this commitment VA will transition to two modern, secure, sign-in options in 2025: Login.gov or ID.me account. See the story on KTTC - TV Rochester.
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This time of year, Joe Mauricio might get mistaken for Santa. But instead of a life supervising elves, he has kept connected to the military community since he was drafted, most recently adding Veteran athlete to his list of accomplishments.
Shortly after graduating from Mounds View High School in New Brighton, he reported to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. on June 8, 1965, for Army basic training. He ended up in Germany alongside three of his high school friends. The group made a pact, if one of them went to Vietnam, they’d all go. ...read more
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Our outreach team connected with over 200 Veterans at the 8th annual Home for the Holidays Winter Salute at Target Field, enrolling some into VA health care. ...read more
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What is a TeleCompanion? By definition, a companion is a partner in something, and tele means at a distance. That is exactly what the new Minneapolis VA Medical Center TeleCompanions are. They are partners to the Veteran patient and the entire care team, even though it is a camera at the bedside..
At the other end of the camera are the real Minneapolis VA TeleCompanions, certified nursing assistants who have experience caring for patients at the bedside. ...read more
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The Minneapolis VA Executive Team welcomed staff to the annual holiday open house. Staff enjoyed some holiday cheer and refreshments with co-workers and friends. ...read more
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Congratulations to our latest Minneapolis VA Volunteer of the month, “Big Don,” as he is known by his peers and VA staff.
Don Belkengren began volunteering over seven years ago, racking up 803 hours with first impression/wayfinding team. If you have an opportunity to meet Don, you’ll understand the “big” reference. At 6’8”, he always has a smile on his face and a joke in his back pocket. ...read more
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Upcoming Events
Virtual new patient orientation Wed. Jan. 8, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Veterans food pantry Jan. 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Veterans resource fair/PACT Act claims clinic Jan 23, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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
Medical Records/Release of Information: 612-467-1992 - M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Patient Advocates: 612- 467-2106 - M-F, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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