In today’s information-rich and distraction-filled world, Mid-Cities Medical wants to ensure its patients can quickly and easily receive crucial (and possibly lifesaving) information. That’s where a communication tool like SMS notifications comes into play. Read more in this month’s Mid-Cities Medical newsletter! Text Messaging Coming Soon! Caregiver Support Safe Transfer Video Series Beware of Job Scams Targeting Veterans What You Need To Know Holiday Calendar Important Health Contact Numbers Monthly Recipe Just For Fun
VA News – This year’s National Salute to Veteran Patients week is a great time for youth groups, members of the public and Veteran Service Organizations to say thank you to a special group of men and women, the more than 9 million Veterans of the U.S. armed services who are cared for in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers, outpatient clinics, domiciliaries, and nursing homes. The purpose
RallyPoint – VA is celebrating Black Veterans and encouraging all Veterans to tell their stories and share their experiences with the Veterans History Project run by the Library of Congress. For too long, too many Veterans who fought to protect our rights and freedoms have had to fight brutal battles here at home for their own rights and freedoms. VA is celebrating Black Veterans and encouraging all Veterans to tell
VA News – If you’re a Veteran with a permanent and total service-connected disability, your family members may have access to VA-covered care through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of VA (CHAMPVA). What is CHAMPVA? CHAMPVA is a health care benefit program for family members of Veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability, provided they don’t qualify for TRICARE. CHAMPVA is not an insurance policy, but it shares the cost
VA News – Many Veterans may not be aware of life-changing benefits they’ve earned through military service, and this outreach kit can help them get the health care benefits they deserve. You may qualify for VA disability compensation for physical and mental health conditions that developed before, during or after service. VA offers disability compensation – a monthly tax-free payment – to Veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – VA Chaplain Services is another tool in your arsenal for helping care for your loved one and there are VA services that can help in the areas where you’re struggling, and your loved ones will do better as a result. Chaplain coverage is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, particularly in urgent situations or emergencies, and every VA Medical Center (VAMC)
U.S. Army – Collecting 260 pounds of assorted non-perishable holiday related groceries, the Fort Cavazos Resource Management Office delivered food to the Food Care Center located in Killeen, TX. Spending a month collecting canned and dry goods, the team thought the donation would be great way to give back to the community during the holiday season. learn more ‣
VA News – It’s easy to feel like hibernating all winter, when a seasonal change can trigger significant mood shifts. It’s important to continue your health care during the winter months, however, and the VA’s many virtual care options can help. You can have video telehealth visits for physical health concerns or meet with a mental health provider, which can be especially important during winter months. learn
Together We Served – A Veteran’s military service memories, captured in their own words and photographs, is one of the most valuable legacies a former service member can provide for his or her family, allowing future generations to understand and appreciate what they went through to provide the freedoms we all enjoy today. Togetherweserved.com (TWS), an online community with a membership of over 2.3 million U.S. Veterans, makes it
VA News – The VA is continuing to build on its recent efforts to become the largest specialized geriatric emergency care provider in the U.S., with more than half of all VA emergency department visits involving a Veteran over the age of 65. Since starting this initiative in 2019, VA now has 67 accredited geriatric emergency departments (GED) spread out across the country, meaning that staff are dedicated to the
