COVID-19
COVID-19 Surge
As Jackson county COVID numbers continue to rise, Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (SORCC) already has plans in place to protect our Veterans and
November 23, 2020
3:25 pm
Category: News
Online writing retreat with Oregon’s Poet Laureate
Join VA Portland & Oregon’s Cultural Trust for an on-line writing retreat for Veterans, families & caregivers. The conversation is led by Anis Mojgani, Oregon’s
November 23, 2020
2:00 pm
justice
A court for veterans, without the courtroom
Scott Weaver had trouble returning to civilian life in 1999 when he left the U.S. Navy after six years as a hospital corpsman. Diagnosed with
November 22, 2020
4:56 am
transportation
Helping those who served: New veterans’ bus service in central Oregon
Whether it’s getting to a medical appointment somewhere in the tri-county area surrounding Bend or catching a ride to pick up a prescription in Klamath
November 20, 2020
11:46 am
mental health
2020 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report
VA’s annual suicide report, which updates data from 2005 through 2018, highlights a number of positive trends. The report enables VA to tailor suicide prevention
November 19, 2020
3:00 pm
women veterans
Women Veteran Health Services Expanded Through Roseburg V.A.
According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs, *women are the fastest growing population in the military today. So, the demand for equitable, high-quality health
November 18, 2020
4:53 pm
COVID-19
VA Debt Management Center to resume sending notification letters in January 2021
The VA Debt Management Center (DMC) is sending a letter this month to Veterans with benefit debts advising that due process notification letters will resume
November 18, 2020
1:00 pm
family
Soldiers’ Angels Holiday Adopt-A-Family program
The holidays can be challenging. For those who live on a tight budget, the added expense of buying gifts for children or providing a winter
November 18, 2020
11:00 am
COVID-19
When COVID-19 vaccine comes, VA will be ready
Planning is underway at VA to deliver a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available. VA is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
November 17, 2020
9:00 am
Elks Donations: $5000 to local organizations
The St. Helens Elks Lodge has announced $14,500 in local grants. The St Helens Elks Lodge #1999 approved Elks National Foundation grants to be written
November 14, 2020
9:03 am
Veterans Day
Salute to Veterans: ‘Welcome Back’ coins touch veterans’ hearts
Paul Maidel, who served in Vietnam, wants to make sure no veteran is forgotten Views: 472
November 14, 2020
12:00 am
Veterans Day
Despite pandemic, mid-valley residents find a way to honor veterans
COVID-19 threw a wrench into plans for the annual Albany Veterans Day Parade, widely believed to be the largest west of the Mississippi. Views: 504
November 13, 2020
6:15 am