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VA recognizes HeRO award winners for safety initiatives, COVID-19 efforts - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it honored Veterans Health Administration (VHA) National HeRO Award recipients for their contributions to VHA’s journey to becoming a high reliability organization (HRO). (9/18/20)

VA offers debt relief to Veterans impacted by natural disasters - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today its commitment to extend debt relief to Veterans adversely impacted by natural disasters. (9/16/20)

VA expands Veteran access to telehealth with iPad services - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today a new collaboration with Apple to increase Veterans’ access to virtual care benefits. (9/15/20)

VA awards $1.3 million to support Veterans at elevated risk of suicide from experiencing or being at risk of homelessness - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it recently awarded $1.3 million in grants to 11 regional homelessness nonprofit organizations to bolster suicide prevention services for Veterans who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. (9/14/20)

VA notifies Veterans of compromised personal information - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Management today announced a data breach involving the personal information of approximately 46,000 Veterans and actions taken by the department to prevent and mitigate any potential harm to those individuals. (9/14/20)

The country makes a milestone commitment to prioritize suicide prevention for Veterans and all Americans - The President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS) Office and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today 42 states and one U.S. territory signed the PREVENTS state proclamation pledging their prioritization of suicide prevention for Veterans and all citizens in their jurisdictions. (9/10/20)

Secretary Wilkie Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging House Action on Veterans Suicide Prevention Legislation - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie today released the following statement after a bipartisan group of more than 30 senators called on House leaders to pass S. 785, the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, which would expand mental health resources for Veterans both inside and outside VA (9/9/20)

New study shows Veterans give VA health care facilities and VA community provider network high marks - A recently published study shows Veterans receiving outpatient care from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care facilities or community providers within VA’s network are pleased with their experience overall. (9/8/20)

Forbes ranks VA as one of the best employers in 17 states - Forbes has named the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) one of America’s best employers in 17 states in its second annual survey of America’s best employers by state. (9/2/20)

Study finds VA outperforms community hospitals on Veteran outcomes for a coronary procedure - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today study results, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found Veterans undergoing an elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for stable angina at community hospitals had an increased chance of dying following the intervention than Veterans who underwent the procedure at VA hospitals who had better outcomes. (9/2/20)

During Suicide Prevention Month VA encourages supporters to “Be There” for Veterans and help connect them with resources - This September, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recognizes Suicide Prevention Month highlighting VA’s Be There campaign, reminding Veterans and their loved ones that small actions can make a big difference to Veterans going through difficult times. (9/1/20)

VA offers electronic virtual assistant for Veterans to connect faster with counselors - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today a new artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance customer service and provide timely responses to Veterans. (8/31/20)

VA dedicates Acadia National Cemetery in Maine - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today dedicated a new national cemetery in rural Jonesboro, Maine. (8/29/20)

VA announces new clinical trial for Veterans with COVID-19 - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced a new clinical trial to study convalescent plasma for treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients as part of a larger effort to give Veterans faster access to potential COVID-19 treatments and test the treatments’ effectiveness. (8/28/20)

VA’s Board of Veterans’ Appeals reaches appeal decisions goal early - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) has exceeded its annual goal of issuing 91,500 appeals decisions in fiscal year 2020. (8/27/20)

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