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Veteran goes from homeless to hopeful

Posted on Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:00 amJanuary 3, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 2 comments 1k views

When William Ford arrived at Shreveport VA Medical Center in October 2018, he was homeless and ill. …

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Helping Veterans choose health care providers is all about transparency

Posted on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 3:00 pmDecember 11, 2019 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 3k views

VA is eliminating the star ratings system starting in 2020. Veterans need to be able to compare VA …

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VA MISSION Act: Answers to questions about VA’s urgent care benefit

Posted on Sunday, December 1, 2019 9:00 amDecember 2, 2019 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 37k views

Have a sore throat, earache, or strained muscle? Then consider contacting your VA facility or using the …

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VA MISSION Act: Answers to top questions about community care appointments

Posted on Monday, November 25, 2019 8:00 amNovember 21, 2019 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 20k views

With the implementation of the MISSION Act, eligible Veterans have more convenient choices for getting …

VA recruitment needs and community care were subject of House Veterans subcommittee hearing featuring VHA Executive in Charge Dr. Richard Stone.

Dr. Stone testifies on community care success, recruitment needs

Posted on Friday, October 4, 2019 9:00 amOctober 7, 2019 Posted in ChooseVA, VA Careers by VA Careers 1k views

The success of VA’s new Community Care program is contributing to an increased number of Veterans …

VA strengthens Caregiver Support Program

Posted on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 4:00 pmOctober 1, 2019 Posted in Benefits, Health, Top Stories by Matt Bristol 16k views

VA has announced improvements to the caregiver support program, expanding the comprehensive assistance to …

MISSION Act urgent care questions and answers.

VA MISSION Act: Answers to the top five questions about urgent care

Posted on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 8:00 amJuly 3, 2019 Posted in Health, Top Stories by VAntage Point Contributor 99k views

Urgent care is one of the new benefits offered as part of the VA MISSION Act to give Veterans greater choice …

On Tuesday 6/25/19, President Trump and Secretary Wilkie will host a conference call to discuss the anniversary of the passing of the Mission Act.

President, Secretary to host MISSION Act conference call Tuesday, 6/25

Posted on Monday, June 24, 2019 1:00 pmJuly 2, 2019 Posted in Secretary's Blog by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

President Trump and Secretary Wilkie will host a conference call on Tuesday, June 25, at 11:45 AM EST to …

On Tuesday 6/25/19, President Trump and Secretary Wilkie will host a conference call to discuss the anniversary of the passing of the Mission Act.

President, Secretary to host MISSION Act conference call Tuesday, 6/25

Posted on Friday, June 21, 2019 10:45 amJune 24, 2019 Posted in Health, Top Stories by VAntage Point Contributor 8k views

President Trump and Secretary Wilkie will host a conference call on Tuesday, June 25, at 11:45 AM EST to …

VA held an #ExploreVA Facebook Live event to discuss the MISSION Act.

ICYMI: #ExploreVA Facebook Live Event on the MISSION Act

Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2019 3:00 pmJune 17, 2019 Posted in ExploreVA, Health, Uncategorized by VAntage Point Contributor 4k views

The MISSION Act will strengthen the nationwide VA Health Care System by empowering Veterans with more health …

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