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Ranchers, Legion offer vets’ food boxes
The veteran-owned Dot Ranch near Scio and the American Legion Post 10-Albany have teamed up to create the Veterans Pantry Project to provide food boxes
May 16, 2020
6:00 am
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COVID-19
VA encourages use of telehealth to prevent COVID-19
VA has good news for Veterans who need same-day urgent care for a minor illness or injury during the coronavirus pandemic: VA and its in-network
May 12, 2020
3:48 pm
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CARES Act Extends VA Home Loan Pre-Foreclosure Options
On March 27, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, into law to help Americans economically impacted by the coronavirus
May 12, 2020
3:47 pm
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Vietnam veterans rally in support of Roseburg VA nurses
Terry Weakley, public affairs officer for the local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America, hasn’t set foot in the Roseburg VA Medical Center since
May 12, 2020
3:43 pm
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Coos County’s Veteran Stand Down faces some changes because of COVID-19
COOS COUNTY, Ore. — As the Veterans Stand Down — a large expo-type fair for resources — expects changes because of the coronavirus outbreak, resources
May 12, 2020
3:40 pm
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Canby Marine Veteran 3D Prints over 1,000 Ear Savers for Front-Line Health Care Workers
When the homemade mask craze hit a few weeks ago, with volunteers churning out dozens of cloth masks for local senior care facilities, food banks,
May 10, 2020
9:22 am
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Air National Guard flyover salutes frontline workers
Oregon’s Air National Guard will salute local health care providers with a Friday morning, May 8, flyover by F-15 Eagle fighter jets. Oregon’s 142nd Wing
May 7, 2020
12:00 am
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VA facilities require masks starting Thursday
WALLA WALLA – Starting Thursday, anyone entering the Walla Walla VA Medical Center, or its clinics will be required to use a face covering. This
May 6, 2020
6:49 pm
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Six ways to support our veteran-owned businesses
According to the Small Business Association, over 99% of America’s businesses are small businesses and employ nearly half of U.S. employees. Nearly 10% of all
May 5, 2020
10:29 pm
COVID-19
Get anytime access to mental health support with mobile apps
As we face physical distancing challenges alongside new anxieties, stresses, or even feelings of depression, accessing mental health resources remotely may be more important than
May 5, 2020
6:00 am
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VA encourages Veterans to make their mental health a priority
In recent weeks, you’ve probably put many aspects of your daily life on hold. But have you taken time for yourself? This Mental Health Month, pause
May 4, 2020
6:00 am
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Military bands offer free online performances
Military bands offer free online performances during the COVID-19 pandemic, which can help Veterans through this difficult time. “Music therapy is the evidence-based use of
April 29, 2020
11:29 am