DoD released the 2019 Caregiver Resource Directory. It includes 114 pages of resources and programs that assist and support caregivers.
Advancing Telehealth through Local Access Stations (ATLAS) is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ latest innovative virtual health care experience to increase Veteran access to care. ATLAS caters to Veterans living in rural areas with long travel times to VA health care facilities or with limited connectivity at home.
VA recently teamed up with Philips, VFW, and the American Legion to provide equipment for remote telehealth exam rooms. The project, dubbed “Atlas”, will enable Veterans to conduct virtual appointments with VA care teams and specialists.
Disabled American Veterans is seeking volunteer drivers to take Veterans to and from their Veterans Affairs health care appointments.
PHWFF is focused on the rehabilitation of disabled Veterans through fly fishing. The non-profit organization builds long-term relationships and communities.
VA is partnering with the National Association of Veteran Serving Organizations (NAVSO) to amplify communications about programs and services for Veterans.
The Sixth Annual Warrior Community Integration Symposium – will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, from September 4 – 6. More details, registration information for the Symposium and the separate pre-conference workshop are all available online at AmericasWarriorPartnership.org/2019-Symposium.
VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VCB) hosted the first ever Veterans Whole Health Summit & Benefits Fair in June.
DAV’s promotes the development of supportive housing and services to assist homeless Veterans becoming productive, self-sufficient members of society.
VA works with national, online and community partners to build stronger support networks for Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors. The VA also has a new outreach campaign in the Vantage Point Newsletter-News and Resources. Read the full article to get a list of partners, links to benefits and subscribe for updates.
Judith Foster received the Code of Support Foundation’s prestigious national “Salute to Service” award for exemplary service to Veterans and family members.
The ad highlights Veterans using VA Video Connect without incurring data charges, exemplifies the public-private partnerships VA has developed to increase access to care for Veterans.