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We’ve Redesigned Our Entire Website for You!- Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. This redesign is based on feedback from Veterans and VA facilities around the country.
E-Donate Is Simple, Speedy, Safe- The new E-Donate service allows community members who wish to give back to Veterans a quick, safe way to pledge their support online. You choose the medical center, the amount, and the account.
Huntington VAMC Recognized as Top Performer for Quality- The Huntington VA Medical Center was named as one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America.
Winfield Veteran Wins Silver- In addition to the friendly competition, George Jackson and the other athletes shared their stories and camaraderie throughout the Games, talking about the sporting opportunities available to disabled Veterans and the need for them to stay active.
Veteran Riding the Way Back- Veteran Mike Scarberry has been saddling up on horseback as part of his recovery through the Huntington VAMC’s new therapeutic horseback riding program. The program was established in December 2011 through a partnership with Ohio University Southern in Ironton, Ohio.
Medical Foster Home Program- Do you know a Veteran who can no longer live alone but prefers a community setting rather than a facility setting? Do you know someone who is an excellent caregiver with an extra bedroom in their home? The Medical Foster Home (MFH) Program at Huntington VA Medical Center may be the answer.
Helping Homeless Veterans - Winter Donations- Since the opening of the Huntington VAMC’s new Homeless Veterans Resource Center in July, staff has made more than 500 clinical contacts with homeless Veterans, including outreach, transitional and permanent housing referrals, employment services, assistance with legal issues, and substance abuse and mental health services.
Celebrating our Caregivers- Unpaid family caregivers provide 90 percent of the long-term care provided in the United States. This November, National Family Caregiver’s Month, be sure to remember and recognize the family caregivers you know.
Huntington Season Flu Vaccinations- Getting an annual flu shot is the most important thing you can do to protect yourself from the flu virus. The Huntington VA Medical Center is making it easier to get your shot by offering flu shot clinics for all Veterans who are enrolled for VA health care.
Gallipolis Rural Health Clinic- The Huntington VAMC is providing Veterans in Gallia County, Ohio, and surrounding communities with more convenient access to primary care services through the new Gallipolis VA Rural Health Outreach Clinic. If you are a Veteran who is already enrolled for VA care, you may choose to transfer your primary care services to the new Clinic.
From the Veterans Health Administration
Find Out if You Are Eligible for VA Health Benefits- The mission of the VA is to serve Veterans with the highest-quality health care available anywhere in the world. Here is an introduction to benefits and links to find out more and how to apply.
Blind Doc at VA Sees Patients Differently- Dr. Tim Cordes, a psychiatrist at the William S. Middleton VA Hospital in Madison, Wis., has a unique way of seeing patients: he doesn’t see them at all. He’s legally blind.
Online Veterans Health Library- A new tool to help Veterans take charge of their health: the Veterans Health Library. Find information on diseases, conditions, and medications. It’s where to go for reliable health information.
Help Raise PTSD Awareness- During PTSD Awareness Month, join VA in promoting public awareness and understanding of PTSD. We invite you to "Take the Step" and help the men and women who have experienced PTSD.
Let the (Golden Age) Games Begin!- Hundreds of senior Veterans are off to Buffalo to participate in VA’s Golden Age Games, a showcase for the value that wellness and fitness provide in the lives of older Americans.
Surviving a Stroke- An Army Veteran suffers a stroke and puts the Houston VA Medical Center Stroke Team into action, a team which recently earned a Gold Seal from the Joint Commission.
Memorial Day - When America Remembers- Memorial Day — a time for the nation to pause and remember the service of deceased Veterans and military members who died on active duty, a time when Americans honor the fallen.
VA Launches Hotline for Women Veterans- The Department of Veterans Affairs has a new hotline to respond to questions from Veterans, their families and caregivers about the many VA services and resources available to women Veterans.
VA Medical Centers Named for Presidents- Can you name the three VA medical centers named for United States presidents? Here’s a story on the Franklin Delano Roosevelt campus of the Hudson Valley Healthcare System in Montrose, New York.
Research Today Means Healthier Tomorrow- May 13-17 is National VA Research Week with the theme “VA Research Inspires.” VA Research has been part of advances in treating heart disease, diabetes, spinal cord injury and mental health disorders.
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