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  • Robotic pets provide comfort for hospital residents

    Robotic pets provide comfort for hospital residents

    Army Veteran Harold, 90, lives in the Community Living Center of the Salem VA. He sits in a hallway, smiling and petting the small, golden-furred robot puppy he’s named Peaches.

  • Be Red Cross Ready when disasters happen

    Be Red Cross Ready when disasters happen

    Disaster preparedness can help Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors stay safe by preparing, responding and recovering quickly.

  • Blood donations needed following severe winter storms

    Blood donations needed following severe winter storms

    Record-breaking cold and winter storms across much of the U.S. have had a significant impact on blood and platelet donations.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran John Byrne

    #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran John Byrne

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran John Byrne, who served as a pilot during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

  • Veterans, military, families get answers to COVID-19 vaccine questions

    Veterans, military, families get answers to COVID-19 vaccine questions

    Veterans and military members received answers to COVID-19 vaccine questions from senior medical and military leaders during a virtual session Feb. 4

  • Donating blood to Red Cross can earn $5 Amazon.com gift card

    Donating blood to Red Cross can earn $5 Amazon.com gift card

    Blood donors who come to give this February at American Red Cross locations will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email, courtesy of Amazon.

  • VA partners with Dole Foundation, Red Cross to help Veteran caregivers

    VA partners with Dole Foundation, Red Cross to help Veteran caregivers

    VA partners with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, American Red Cross, LinkedIn and Facebook to better connect Veteran and military caregivers.

  • VA works with blood community for blood donations

    VA works with blood community for blood donations

    VA is partnering with the American Red Cross and other regional blood collection agencies to host blood drives at VA facilities and help fight the blood shortage caused by this crisis.

  • Eligible Veterans can get free Portal

    Eligible Veterans can get free Portal

    Eligible Veterans can now receive free Portal from Facebook video calling devices thanks to a partnership with Facebook and the American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network. The devices help Veterans connect with their caregivers, families and friends to reduce isolation and improve social connectivity.

  • VetResources Facebook Live shares resources for Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors

    VetResources Facebook Live shares resources for Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors

    Last week, VA hosted three VetResources Facebook Live events to share the resources offered by six organizations who each have something unique to offer Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors.

  • American Red Cross Military & Veteran Caregiver Network offers peer support and robust resource library

    American Red Cross Military & Veteran Caregiver Network offers peer support and robust resource library

    American Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver support program offers free resources and peer support, giving help and hope to caregivers.

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