Five ways to access VA care virtually during and after COVID-19 pandemic
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, VA has helped Veterans get care virtually. Here are five ways to access VA virtual care.
Vets First Podcast S2 bonus: Learning about COVID-19 impact with Dr. Alejandro Pezzulo
In this episode of the Vets First Podcast, hosts Levi Sowers and Brandon Rea interview Dr. Alejandro Pezzulo, a pulmonologist, and assistant professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Iowa. This episode was recorded in August 2021 during the height of the pandemic's Delta wave. We think this is an interesting look into COVID-19 with a critical care provider.
Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic: VA plays key role in identifying drugs to treat patients with the virus
To date, more than 60 VA medical centers have been involved in trials on COVID-19 therapeutics (see sidebar), including antiviral drugs such as remdesivir, monoclonal antibodies, convalescent plasma, and immunomodulators. Other therapeutics are in the pipeline for clinical trials, but only one has received FDA approval.
Stay safe from COVID-19 by switching to a telehealth visit
Avoid COVID-19 by switching your in-person appointments to VA Video Connect. Telehealth visits save you time and protect you from exposure.
Get vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect each other, health care workers: SecVA
Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is the best way to protect others and health care workers from hospitalization and death, VA Secretary Denis McDonough said Jan. 19 at a Blue Star Families online forum.
HolidayBoost campaign helps you talk about COVID-19 boosters with those you care about this holiday season
The HolidayBoost campaign provides suggestions for having constructive, compassionate conversations with those you care about regarding getting the COVID-19 booster or vaccine.
Researchers carry out the first head-to-head comparison of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
However, the Moderna vaccine was found to offer an increased level of protection, including a 21% lower risk of documented infection and 41% lower risk of hospitalization, according to the research team, whose findings were published on December 1, 2021, in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Filtering out COVID-19: New technology being tested by DoD, with VA help, to battle the virus
Now, scientists at the Department of Defense, VA, and partner institutions are testing a new technology to treat COVID-19. It’s called the Seraph 100 blood filter. The treatment uses a novel approach to filter out viral particles and harmful molecules from the bloodstream of COVID-19 patients.
Study: Smoking increases risk of death for Veterans with COVID-19
COPD is a group of respiratory diseases that limit airflow and make it hard to breathe. It’s usually linked to an abnormal inflammatory response in the lungs to noxious particles or gases, such as cigarette smoke.
VA secretary talks claims backlog, homelessness, COVID-19 vaccinations during press conference
Veteran disability claims, homelessness and COVID-19 vaccines were topics VA Secretary Denis McDonough spoke about during a press conference Oct. 20 in Washington D.C.
Apply now: Over 200 positions open under COVID-19 direct-hire authority
Using COVID-19 direct-hire authority, VA is addressing critical needs in our facilities with over 200 jobs now posted.
Veterans win big in COVID-19 vaccination lottery
Getting their COVID-19 vaccinations at VA helped 11 Veterans in Washington state become winners in the state’s COVID-19 vaccine lottery.
