An auspicious day
“An auspicious day,” is how we named our conversation around the coffee table at Veteran Advocates of Ore-Ida leading up to this article. For two
April 12, 2020
2:15 pm
Category: News
mental health
VA releases safe firearm storage toolkit in suicide prevention effort
VA has released the Safe Firearm Storage Toolkit, which was developed in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the National Shooting
April 12, 2020
1:00 pm
Quilting guild rises to the occassion, makes face masks for veterans hospital
Members of the Tualatin Valley Quilting Guild meet in King City parking lot to donate 315 face masks to the Portland VAMC. Views: 32
April 11, 2020
12:00 am
3 wars in 30 years Keizer vet has seen it all
Fourth installment in Keizertimes series “A Mile in Their Boots.” This series focuses on the lives of Keizer veterans and active duty military. Are you
April 10, 2020
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War Stories: Air Force Colonel James Dunn
For this week’s War Stories, we hear from retired Air Force Colonel James Dunn. He’s a longtime Terrebonne resident who served in the skies, flying
April 9, 2020
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COVID-19
Military Sisterhood Initiative connects women Veterans
For women Veterans who may be feeling isolated, online communities offer a great place to connect–especially now while we’re all social distancing. The Military Sisterhood
April 8, 2020
11:00 am
COVID-19
Roseburg VA to curtail new admissions in planning for possible COVID-19 surge
The Roseburg VA Health Care System says it’s temporarily halting new admissions into its residential treatment programs and Acute Psychiatric Unit as part of its
April 7, 2020
1:03 pm
COVID-19
Hospice continues mission in face of pandemic
One of Krebs’ most beloved duties is reaching out to the veteran community in Central Oregon. “I typically see our veteran patients and veterans in
April 7, 2020
10:37 am
COVID-19
Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #1
With the unforeseen challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, how we deal with and adapt to change will determine our ability to weather the pandemic. Taking
April 6, 2020
11:00 am
COVID-19
Veteran organizations work to keep resources, connections alive amid coronavirus pandemic
COOS COUNTY — Helping their fellow military service members in need despite the wide range of coronavirus-related shutdowns is still a top priority for many
April 2, 2020
10:00 pm
COVID-19
VA transitions to virtual care for local veterans
WHITE CITY, Ore.– Local VA facilities have been testing veterans and staff who may have coronavirus. While no cases have been confirmed, the VA says
April 2, 2020
4:10 pm
healthcare
New CHAMPVA Mobile App for Veterans: CHAMPVA Pay
Are you a sponsoring Veteran or beneficiary of VA’s CHAMPVA program? (CHAMPVA stands for Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.)
April 2, 2020
7:00 am