WWII Veteran Milton Zaczek celebrated his 101st birthday in November. A few weeks later, he received a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. Born during the Spanish Influenza, this was his second pandemic.
VA today announced a preliminary plan for distributing the COVID-19 vaccinations it will implement once the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues an emergency use authorization for a vaccine.
VA Voluntary Service says thank you for more than $25 million in gifts and donations to VA designated for COVID-19 support. Communities and organizations nationwide help Veterans and their families.
As a leader in health research, VA is working to find ways to prevent and treat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Read how you can be part of these efforts and what to expect if you volunteer.
VA is collaborating with the Army to open a 16-bed mobile intensive care unit on the co-located campus of the William Beaumont Medical Center and the El Paso VA Health Care System.
VA supports rural Veterans and residents through a variety of resources. Nearly five million rural Veterans are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 challenges. Here’s how VA is helping.
VA is committed to providing high-quality health care to Veterans during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
VA, along with other federal agencies, submitted a COVID-19 vaccine plan to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prepare for distribution of one or more COVID-19 vaccine(s).
Philadelphia VA cross trained over 350 nurses to use their skills and experience in the most effective way during a pandemic. Training plan developed for potential surge in COVID-19 positive Veterans.
VA continues to provide relief to Veterans who may be suffering financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a halt in patient statements and continued relief from collections.
A quilt is a representation of VA nurses’ service in the community fighting COVID-19. A quilt is comfort in time of need and represents taking care of Veterans during the pandemic.
We are asking Veterans, their family members, VA employees and others to volunteer to participate in VA’s COVID-19 research. By signing up, you are under no obligation to participate in a study.