healthcare
Veterans: Sick? “Stay Home and Phone” a safe convenient option
Got a fever, cold, cough or flu-like symptoms? Are you worried that you have a viral illness? The last thing you want to do is
March 6, 2020
3:59 pm
Tag: healthcare
Agent Orange
VA releases updated DOD list identifying Agent Orange sites outside of Vietnam
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has released an updated Department of Defense (DOD) list of locations outside of Vietnam where tactical herbicides were used, tested
January 27, 2020
11:00 am
healthcare
Veterans ask, VA answers: Questions on electronic health record modernization
Over the next several years, VA will transition to a new electronic health record (EHR), a system used by health care providers to store and
January 19, 2020
6:00 am
employment
New veterans find themselves employed and connected but battling health woes after discharge
A new survey finds that veterans are largely employed after leaving the military but can face health issues. (Mike Strasser/Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs) Views:
January 3, 2020
1:28 pm
healthcare
Veterans can now access patient billing statements online
Do you want to save time when interacting with VA? Now, you can. AccessVA is a convenient new service allowing Veterans to access their patient
December 24, 2019
6:00 am
healthcare
CCAT’s Free shuttle service to Roseburg VA to end
COOS COUNTY — CCAT’s free shuttle service to the Roseburg VA Medical Center will come to an end on Dec. 31 as funding for the service
December 19, 2019
8:52 am
healthcare
Klamath Falls Air Force base warning service members about CBD
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. – A local U.S. Air Force fighter wing is warning service members about cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD. In recent years, CBD
December 17, 2019
9:43 am
healthcare
Veterans under 50 need flu shots, too
Just because you never get sick doesn’t mean you’re invincible from getting the flu. A serious misconception is that the flu shot is only for
December 12, 2019
7:00 am
burial
Samaritan’s coastal hospice team achieves first step in Veterans’ partnership
Military veterans have unique physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs that can impact their end-of-life care. Recognizing these special needs, Samaritan Evergreen Hospice has joined
December 5, 2019
2:08 pm
healthcare
VA MISSION Act: Answers to questions about VA’s urgent care benefit
Note: This article is part of a series on VA’s progress implementing the VA MISSION Act of 2018. Have a sore throat, earache, or strained
December 1, 2019
6:00 am
family
Oregon National Guard families lose insurance for nearly a month
MEDFORD, Ore.– Several southern Oregon military families have been uninsured for the last month after the National Guard experienced a variety of issues that led
November 25, 2019
6:06 pm
healthcare
VA MISSION Act: Answers to top questions about community care appointments
Note: This article is part of a series on VA’s progress implementing the VA MISSION Act of 2018. With the implementation of the MISSION Act,
November 25, 2019
12:48 pm