COVID-19

“Pure joy!” A mom’s description of her reunion with her Veteran daughter at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center Community Living Center. In-person family visitations for the first time since March 2020.

You Asked, We Answered: What can I do once I’m fully vaccinated? Find answers to this and other COVID-19-related questions.

As Charleston VA began the transition to implementing a vaccination plan, the need for volunteers to assist with the effort became evident. Charlie Tupper and Mary Fraggos are two of those volunteers.

Before you head out safely this summer, consider checking inside for some self-care. Many may find themselves mentally changed as the world slowly reopens. Isolation has really impacted some people.

A newly published study evaluated how well the 3D masks perform, with a focus on the filter materials used to block out airborne particles and liquid contaminants. The project team found a wide range of filter efficiency in the 3D masks, including some filters that met or closely approached the criteria needed to make a typical N95. Others did not filter nearly as well when matched up against the N95.

Veterans, families and caregivers – now that you’re fully vaccinated, what can you safely do that you couldn’t before? Post your #NowICanSafely activity on social media and tag @VeteransHealth.

“Whole Health is lifting me up. Before, I just kept quitting. Whole Health gives me more resources. All you have to do is ask. You think there’s no one there to listen, but there is.”

VA post-baccalaureate RN and nurse practitioner residencies prepare highly qualified nursing professionals for VA and the nation. Of VA’s 80,000 nurses, 55% are eligible for retirement.

Your COVID-19 questions answered. VA is listening to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and hosting a blog series providing answers.

Veterans eligible for the VA Foreign Medical Program can receive a COVID-19 vaccine in the country they reside and be reimbursed by VA. Here are the instructions, forms and information.

Masking requirements remain in place for both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated employees and visitors to VHA buildings providing health care.

All VA facilities and clinics that administer COVID-19 vaccines are accepting walk-ins for eligible Veterans, spouses and caregivers.