community care

This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on the effects of Gulf War exposures on heart disease risk, increasing non-VA prescriptions and a potential new leukemia treatment.

Veterans may be eligible for community care based on their health care needs and circumstances. We explain eligibility and how to schedule an appointment.

Women Veterans experience a high prevalence of trauma. A May 26 provider webinar will discuss women Veterans and trauma-informed care.

A health care provider webinar will be held May 19, to discuss how to access and navigate the eCAMS Provider Portal.

A March 24 provider webinar will discuss Veteran health concerns related to exposure to burn pits and other airborne hazards.

An upcoming webinar will provide health care providers an overview of VA community care referrals and associated processes.

If you receive immunizations through an in-network community provider or retail pharmacy, you no longer need to provide VA documentation.

Army Veteran Rich came to VA for help with hearing loss. To his surprise he didn’t have to travel to a Medical Center for appointments.

Air Force Veteran Juan served from 1962 to 1969. He didn’t come to VA for care until many years later when, self-employed and without insurance, health bills depleted his funds.

Dr. Jesse Dominguez and his staff consider it a special honor to care for Veterans at his practice. “These Veteran patients don’t just come to get glasses from us. They become part of our family.”

VA offers telemental health services through VA and community providers and other programs to support Veterans’ mental health.

Community Emergency Care Reporting process changes improve efficiency, timeliness and security for Vets and providers. Easier to notify VA when Veteran receives emergency care at community provider.