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LVMAC Tidbit — VA’s new online tool helps Veterans make informed health care decision: VAntage Point
This is a step forward which local health networks might want to emulate. They should at least participate. Regardless of the controversy which stimulated it, such willingness on the part of the VA to be transparent should prove useful to toward improving the quality of and the understanding of the Read more…
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LVMAC Tidbit — 2016 marks first year of zero combat amputations since the start of the Afghan, Iraq wars | Health.mil
An analysis by the Medical Surveillance Monthly Report (MSMR) recently reported 2016 marks the first year of zero combat amputations since the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq began. Source: 2016 marks first year of zero combat amputations since the start of the Afghan, Iraq wars | Health.mil ### As of Read more…
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LVMAC Tidbit — Veterans Choice Program about to be extended
S.544, a bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans Choice Program, and for other purposes, headed to the President for signature on 7 April. This was relatively easy to do as the there was still $1 billion Read more…
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LVMAC Tidbit — Team River Runner Comes to the Lehigh Valley
Team River Runner has entered the Lehigh Valley and is now an LVMAC member. Its mission is to create an environment of healthy adventure, recreation and camaraderie for healing active duty, veteran service members and their families through adaptive kayaking. It is holding indoor kayaking training in preparation for its Read more…
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LVMAC Tidbit — VA Now Offers Advanced Eligibility Determinations for Internment at Its Cemeteries
On 8 December, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it now provides eligibility determinations for interment in a VA national cemetery prior to the time of need. Through the “Pre-Need Determination of Eligibility Program”, upon request, individuals can learn if they are eligible for burial or memorialization in a VA national cemetery. This change was made to assist veterans and their families in planning their burial needs better and may help reduce part of the burden on survivors at the time of death. The requirement to make arrangements at a VA operated cemetery at the time of need remains – plots are not reserved. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit — United Veterans of Lehigh County Closes Up Shop (Food for Thought II)
On the heels of the previous Tidbit, comes this sad news: “Veterans Day flag-raising ceremonies are always poignant and grow more so by the year, because the crowds that attend them have grown smaller and smaller and the unifying feeling evoked by the flag has likewise been shrinking.” (Dan Sheehan, Read more…
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LVMAC Tidbit — Northampton County Launches Veterans ID Discount Card Program
Northampton County rolls out Veterans ID Discount program – The Morning Call Northampton County officials are rolling out a veterans’ discount program meant to recognize their sacrifices and also promote local businesses. Source: Northampton County rolls out Veterans ID Discount program – The Morning Call Editor’s Comment: To get the Read more…
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LVMAC Tidbit — A Local Veterans Day Event Provides Food for Thought
Veterans honor today but worry about tomorrow – WFMZ For the past year the Joint Veterans Council of Forks of the Delaware has been looking for people to join the ranks. Source: Veterans honor today but worry about tomorrow – WFMZ ### As of 12 November 2016
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LVMAC Tidbit — What We’ve Learned from Hiring 10,000 Veterans at Hilton
From time to time, an article on honoring our veterans appears during the Veterans Day period which is noteworthy by its difference. When one wishes to honor our veterans, demonstrating the capacity for caring through deeds far exceeds those expressed in words and ceremony. The quieter way has more meaning. Read more…