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 New AI Tool to Help Record Your Visits
 Exciting news! Northern Arizona VA is introducing a new tool called ambient AI scribe. This technology helps your provider document your visit so they can focus more on YOU.
Like familiar tools such as Alexa, GPS voice commands, and ChatGPT, ambient AI scribe quietly takes notes to ensure accuracy and improve your experience. With less typing and more listening, your provider can deliver more personalized care.
Your privacy is protected under strict federal standards, and participation is completely optional—you may opt out anytime without affecting your care or benefits.
Your provider can answer any questions you have about using ambient AI scribe.
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 Beware: Scammers Impersonating VA
 Scammers are targeting Veterans and their families by creating fraudulent letters, emails, and texts often including fake VA letterheads and logos, making it difficult to distinguish genuine VA communications from scams.
Look out for the following to avoid being scammed:
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Fake VA Letterheads and Logos: Scammers often fake VA letterheads, logos, and phone numbers to seem authentic. VA letters include appeal rights.
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Claims of Overpayment: Scammers claim you have been overpaid on your VA benefits and now owe money back to VA.
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Pressure tactics: Scammers may pressure you into making immediate payments directly to them, instead of through official VA payment channels.
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Requests for Sensitive Information: Scammers may ask for sensitive information, such as your VA credentials, passwords, or financial information.
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Verify overpayments: Verify the authenticity of debt notifications by logging into your official VA.gov account. For more information visit va.gov/manage-va-debt.
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Be cautious of unsolicited contact: Be wary of unsolicited emails or texts, demanding personal details or directing you to external websites that are not part of VA.gov.
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Do not pay upfront fees: If someone demands an upfront payment to help with your VA debt or claims, it's a scam. VA provides free help with managing debts and claims.
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Never Share login information: VA will never ask for your VA login credentials or password.
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 Strive for a Healthy Weight
 Maintaining a healthy weight can boost your energy, improve how you feel, and lower your risk for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and sleep apnea. Even a 5–10% weight loss can make a big difference.
What Helps
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Balance calories in and out through eating and activity.
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Move more—aim for at least 2½ hours of moderate activity each week.
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Eat when hungry, stop when full, and choose satisfying foods with fiber and protein.
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Use herbs and spices to enjoy flavor while cutting salt, sugar, and fat.
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Write down your reasons for wanting to be healthier and stay motivated by focusing on benefits like better sleep, mood, and blood pressure.
Get Support
Talk with your VA care team or your facility’s MOVE!® program for weight management tools and support.
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Veterans Virtual Town Hall
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What: Veterans can ask questions, discuss services available, and receive helpful resources.
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When: 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21
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Where: Call (833) 490-0775 or click access.live/NAVAHCS to join.
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Blood Drive
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When: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13
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Where: Bob Stump VA Medical Center, 500 Hwy 89 North, Prescott, AZ - Building 15 (Theater)
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Appointments Encouraged: To schedule your lifesaving appointment, call (877) 258-4825 or visit www.vitalant.org (Blood Drive Code: PVA)
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  This is the largest annual Veterans Services Event we host in the Parker area!
All are welcome to visit anytime during the two-day event. A resource fair will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days in the resort's main conference room, where Veterans can receive assistance with housing, employment, mental health services and much more!
Veterans should bring a copy of their DD Form 214 and/or medical evidence for claims.
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Prescott VA Campus Map
 Use this interactive map to navigate our medical center's campus or locate your care provider’s office.
The map allows you to search for any department or building and even includes a Department-to-Department guidance feature.
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VA Resource Navigator
 Need help finding and using VA resources?
Check out the VA Resource Navigator, a short, sweet combination of all the most valuable resources VA has to offer regarding benefits and health care.
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My VA 411
 1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is a national, toll-free number that is Veterans’ “front door” to VA.
When you don’t know who to call, MyVA411 is always available.
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