WWII Navajo Code Talker discusses legacy, VA care, COVID-19 vaccine
Of the 400 Navajo Code Talkers who served during WWII, only four are still living. Marine Corps Veteran Peter MacDonald is one of them, and continues to share his experience as a Navajo Code Talker.
VA accepting walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations nationwide
All VA facilities and clinics that administer COVID-19 vaccines are accepting walk-ins for eligible Veterans, spouses and caregivers.
VA minority health care professionals talk COVID-19 vaccine
VA minority health care professionals explain their personal and professional views of the COVID-19 vaccine to minority communities hit hardest by the pandemic. The video is hosted by Emmy award winner, James Reynolds.
Wyoming team nominated for award for COVID-19 response
Wyoming VA’s team of RPM–HT care coordinators monitor Veterans with chronic clinical issues. With phone and video visits, they help Veterans make lifestyle changes and avoid hospital visits.
COVID-19 Vaccine: I heard the COVID-19 vaccine will…
Can I get COVID-19 from the vaccination? Does the COVID-19 vaccine affect my DNA? Find the answer to these and other questions in the latest edition of You Asked, We Answered.
Using genetics, researchers identify potential drugs for early treatment of COVID-19
Dr. Juan P. Casas, a physician epidemiologist at the VA Boston Healthcare System, led the study. The research included collaborators from the University of Cambridge and the European Bioinformatics Institute in England, and Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Italy.
VEText: From local innovation to national COVID-19 support
Thanks to VEText, a text message appointment reminder system for Veterans with the potential to decrease no-shows developed through VHAIE, VA already had systems in place to begin doing just that.
Details on FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Expense Reimbursement Program
NCA has received calls from family members and funeral homes asking about the Funeral Expense Reimbursement Program. Here are the details on FEMA's program.
VA scholar, Guard member, deploys to battle COVID-19
VA nurse, PhD candidate and Air National Guard reservist Jose Gutierrez was called to the front lines to battle the global COVID-19 pandemic. He used his skills to care for patients in the Boston area.
COVID-19 reflection & healing at the San Antonio VA
Employees at the San Antonio VA gathered to reflect on the last year of the COVID-19 pandemic, begin healing and honor those both lost and saved.
You Asked, We Answered: After COVID-19 Vaccination
You Asked, We Answered: VA is listening to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and hosting a blog series with answers for Veterans.
Mass COVID-19 vaccination event in Yuma, Arizona
Months of planning and support of Arizona Western College staff let Tucson VA bring the COVID-19 vaccine to Yuma. Over 400 Veterans were spared the four-hour drive to the medical center.
