Veteran disability claims, homelessness and COVID-19 vaccines were topics VA Secretary Denis McDonough spoke about during a press conference Oct. 20 in Washington D.C.
Hurricane Ida response and recovery: Shreveport VA is supporting displaced Veterans with health care needs, cots, counseling and clothing.
VA’s food insecurity component in homelessness screener ensures all Veterans seen at VA are screened for food insecurity and homelessness.
Every Veteran across the country should have quick and easy access to primary health care. In reality, Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness are more likely to use emergency services for health-related issues. To reduce barriers that prevent these Veterans from accessing quality health care that meets their unique needs, VA created Homeless Patient Aligned Care Teams (HPACTs).
Tucson VA’s annual Stand Down provides valuable services for homeless Veterans. There will also be opportunities from a Resource Fair.
Homeless Veterans and families in Hawaii have help on the way. Millions of dollars in grants have been awarded to curb Veteran homelessness.
VA’s 75th Anniversary: VA Pittsburgh looks back on those who pioneered its Homeless Veterans Program and Domiciliary. Its continued success shows some problems can be solved without medicine.
VA Puget Sound brings COVID-19 vaccines to Veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability
In late 2020, Seattle’s VA Puget Sound Health Care System contacted community partners, such as homeless shelters, transitional housing programs and permanent housing programs to help get the COVID-19 vaccine directly to Veterans in need, such as those experiencing homelessness or those experiencing housing instability.
Central Virginia VA and community partners have announced a major milestone in the fight against Veteran homelessness: Functional Zero. Read about what that means and the people who made it happen.
While helping Veterans receive care outside VA increases their access to health care services, it could also lead to coordination problems. Some concern exists that Veterans receiving care from more than one source could result in fragmented care and poor clinical outcomes.
Historic Milwaukee Soldiers Home slated to open as permanent housing for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The local community is donating supplies to make units a home.
Kansas City VA Medical Center executive leadership teamed up with community partners for the annual Point-in-Time homeless count. Count is critical for funding resources homeless initiatives.