healthcare
Making community emergency care easier for Veterans
Using an online tool or a central phone number, it’s now easier to notify VA within 72 hours when a Veteran receives emergency care at
March 24, 2021
3:00 pm
Author: odva
COVID-19
All Veterans, their spouses, caregivers can get COVID-19 vaccinations from VA
All Veterans,their spouses and caregivers can get COVID-19 vaccinations from VA under the SAVE LIVES Act signed into law March 24. Covered individuals can receive
March 24, 2021
1:00 pm
COVID-19
Annie’s Coping During COVID messages help manage stress during pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic stretches into a second year, you may feel lonely, worried and stressed. Annie text messages are available to help. Annie is
March 24, 2021
5:00 am
women veterans
SOU graduate is Oregon’s first female, ROTC-trained infantry officer
Haleigh Wagman knew long before her graduation from SOU last year that she was on track for something special, but she chose to keep it
March 23, 2021
10:30 am
COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccine questions answered: Do I need it?
VA is listening to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. This blog series answers questions from Veterans. I already had COVID-19. Do I still need
March 22, 2021
7:00 am
WMHW
Women’s Military History Week Highlights: Kim T. Gray and Jean Kirnak
Wrapping up Oregon Women’s Military History Week are Coast Guard veteran Kim Gray (one of the few people on earth who can say they’ve sailed around the world — literally) and Jean Kirnak, a nurse in the legendary 8076 MASH unit, which was recognized for the meritorious and life-saving service it courageously provided throughout the Korean War.
March 19, 2021
11:53 am
WMHW
Women’s Military History Week Highlights: Mildred LaViolette Harrison and Lt. Col. Linda Campbell
Today’s featured Oregon women veterans include “living legend” Mildred LaViolette Harrison, part of the first class of WAVES during the Second World War, and Lt. Col. Linda Campbell, the first to secure burial rights for her same-sex spouse in a national military cemetery.
March 18, 2021
3:09 pm
WMHW
Women’s Military History Week Highlights: Lotte W. Goldschmidt Magnus and Paula Towne
Featured today are two more outstanding figures from Oregon’s women military history, including a Jewish German refugee who directed the troops’ dietary needs during WWII and one of the first known women with children to be allowed to serve in the nation’s military.
March 17, 2021
3:34 pm
housing
Bend Park & Rec Board waives development fees for Veterans Village project
The Bend Park & Recreation board unanimously approved waiving system development charges (SDCs) Tuesday night for the Central Oregon Veterans Village project on the north side of
March 17, 2021
11:31 am
COVID-19
Southern Oregon VA extending coronavirus vaccine appointments to all veterans
WHITE CITY, Ore– The Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Center & Clinics facility in White City is expanding its coronavirus vaccine availability to any veteran in the
March 17, 2021
11:31 am
WMHW
Women’s Military History Week Highlights: Muriel “Dolly” Ruble, Jessie Miller
Today’s highlight features WWII Marine Corps Reservist Muriel “Dolly” Ruble and Army veteran Jessie Miller, one of the original “lionesses” in the Iraq War.
March 16, 2021
11:42 am
healthcare
Women Veterans can get help addressing their needs through VA programs
Believe it or not, many women Veterans do not self-identify as Veterans. According to Dr. Laura Miller, psychiatrist and medical director of reproductive mental health
March 16, 2021
6:00 am