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The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is providing support to caregivers, such as this daughter caring for her mother

Support to Veteran caregivers during COVID-19

Posted on Thursday, August 6, 2020 4:00 pmAugust 5, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health by Matthew Razak 502 views

Partnership between VA and Elizabeth Dole Foundation offers 40,000 hours of free home health care to more …

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Collections relief extended for VA medical care debts during COVID-19

Posted on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:00 amAugust 5, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health by Alysse Mengason 664 views

To provide relief to Veterans experiencing financial difficulties with VA debts, VA is suspending collection …

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Ministering to spiritual needs on the front lines of COVID-19

Posted on Friday, July 31, 2020 3:00 pmJuly 29, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

VA Chaplaincy challenged to be innovative and creative in the manner of providing spiritual care. VA’s …

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VA works to protect older Veterans from COVID-19 complications

Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2020 10:00 amJuly 23, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health by VAntage Point Contributor 5k views

VA is taking action to ensure that all Veterans, including older Veterans, are protected from COVID-19 and …

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Houston VA begins clinical trial for COVID-19 treatment

Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 10:00 amJuly 27, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health by VAntage Point Contributor 1 comment 8k views

In July, Houston VA became the first VA facility to participate in an international trial evaluating the …

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Mental health and suicide prevention during COVID-19

Posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 9:50 amJuly 14, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health, Inside Veterans Health, Top Stories by VAntage Point Contributor 15 comments 4k views

Please listen to this important webcast with answers on how VA and firearm associations are working together …

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Coping with COVID-19: help for Veterans with lung disease

Posted on Friday, July 10, 2020 10:00 amJuly 14, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health, Top Stories by VAntage Point Contributor 5 comments 2k views

Veterans with lung disease are at higher risk for serious complications from COVID-19. The American Lung …

VA has quickly launched a series of clinical trials to investigate possible treatments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Veterans help VA fight COVID-19

Posted on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 9:00 amJuly 6, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Research by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

VA is a leader in medical research that helps Veterans and all Americans. We're also part of the national …

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Annie text message program guides Veterans during COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 9:00 amJune 24, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health by VAntage Point Contributor 4k views

Want tips on how to stay safe and managing stress during the COVID-19 pandemic? Sign up for VA’s Annie …

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VA staff helping shape COVID-19 treatment guidelines

Posted on Friday, June 26, 2020 2:00 pmJune 23, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health by VAntage Point Contributor 956 views

To develop treatment guidelines for COVID-19 patients, a panel meets regularly to make sure guidelines are …

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