healthcare
VA shares electronic health records
It will soon be easier for you to get VA health care in your community without paperwork. As of Jan. 2020, you won’t have to
October 1, 2019
7:00 am
Category: News
WWII veterans
A 94-year-old WWII veteran receives France’s top honor
WWII veteran Jimmie H. Royer attends the ceremony where he was awarded France’s Legion of Honor at VFW Post 346 in Terre Haute, Ind., Sunday,
September 30, 2019
6:30 pm
dependents
Veterans benefits will see a cost of living bump this year, but how much?
Veterans will see a cost-of-living increase in their benefits payouts later this year, but it likely won’t be as big as the last one they
September 30, 2019
8:34 am
Korean veterans
‘The hell we went through’: Korean War vets who fought in bloody Chosin battle honored in Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea — Some two dozen American veterans received a standing ovation as they joined their South Korean counterparts in a ceremony marking the
September 29, 2019
1:15 am
mental health
VA partners showcase Veteran suicide prevention outreach
Engaging community partners in the technology sector is an important component of VA’s National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide. With advances in technology and growing
September 28, 2019
6:00 am
Lane County Stand Down attracts largest attendance in state
EUGENE, Ore. – Lane County residents and veterans came together on Friday to give back to those who have served our country. Lane County Stand
September 27, 2019
6:41 pm
WWII veterans
Veterans honor World War II Oregon bombing
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — The Southern Oregon Submarine Veterans spent Friday afternoon commemorating the World War II bombings of Oregon in 1942. “It doesn’t get as much
September 27, 2019
5:45 pm
Veteran Standdown in Eugene looks to help homeless vets get the services they need
EUGENE, Ore. – The Eugene Standdown happens every year to help get homeless veterans off the streets, and provide them with the services they need.
September 27, 2019
4:48 pm
recreation
Rogue Valley VeteRUN registration open
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — The 3rd Annual VeteRun is coming back to the Rogue Valley in two weeks. The 5K fun run is taking place
September 27, 2019
3:47 pm
Smoke-free policy begins to take effect Oct. 1 at all VA medical facilities
Patients, visitors, volunteers, contractors, vendors and employees will begin to see a smoke-free policy at VA health care facilities starting Oct. 1. The policy applies to
September 27, 2019
10:00 am
Five on 5 – Jonie Anderson- Stockings for Soldiers
On Tonight’s Five on 5, we are joined by Stockings for Soldiers Project Coordinator Jonie Anderson discussing how the organization sends holiday style stockings filled
September 26, 2019
6:58 pm
mental health
Suicide among troops spikes in 2018 to highest rate in five years, Pentagon says
The rate of suicide among active duty military troops was 24.8 per 100,000 people in 2018. Five years ago, the rate was 18.5 per 100,000.
September 26, 2019
2:27 pm