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LVMAC Tidbit: VA Medicine is Adding Poster Art to Brighten Your Day
Which Wall? ### As of 23 June 2022
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LVMAC Tidbit: VA Ups Its COVID Status
On 23 May, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Health Administration (VHA) notified the public about its three, new operational levels, called VHA COVID-19 Health Protection Levels, intended to provide a consistent, nationwide approach at its medical centers. It wants to ensure the safety of all using their facilities during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic — which has not gone away by any stretch of the imagination if you having following the reports. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit: Vet Trust Fund 2021-2022 Notice … Again
For some reason, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is offering the opportunity to apply for a Veterans Trust Fund state grant for a second time this year. The first period ended around 19 January, which is traditional. Again, not much time to react: applications must be in by 1 June at 2 p.m. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit: VA Health Chat now available in the Lehigh Valley
From a VISN 4 announcement in April:
Do you have a question about a minor health issue but not sure if you need an appointment? Or do you need a prescription refilled? You can receive care from VA without stepping foot into a facility using VA Health Chat. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit: Meet the Service Academies for a Rewarding Career
A ZoomGov virtual seminar will be conducted on 21 May, starting at 10 a.m. It will explain the process for applying for and obtaining nominations from Congresswoman Wild to the service academies.
The program will include remarks by the Congresswoman, presentations from representatives from the five service academies (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit: They’re at It Again — an LVCF Grant Opportunity for Local Homeless Veterans Programs
This one is worth the bother to check out, if you are a local program, big or small, with a homeless veterans initiative. Only problem for you may be the suspense for application: April 20. Sooooo … act fast! (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit: There’s a New Veterans Scholarship in Town
A new foundation, the Andrew Budraitis Foundation, recently established under the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, is offering two scholarships of $7,500, one of which is meant for a worthy military veteran. The deadline for application is April 30, 2022. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit: Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center Town Hall for March
Still reacting to pandemic fears, the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre is hosting a Live Virtual Community Town Hall Meeting through Wilkes-Barre VA Facebook page on March 23, 2022 at 5 p.m. Veterans, family members and the public can provide online feedback utilizing the live chat feature during Read more…
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LVMAC Tidbit: DMVA Virtual Town Halls for 2022
The state’s veterans affairs agency has just announced a series of virtual town halls, which may be on interest to you.
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LVMAC Tidbit: Old Band of Allentown Musicians to Pay Tribute to Old Band of Veterans
Amercia’s oldest concert band, the Allentown Band (which probably has not had a major hit since 1908) is performing at Allentown’s Symphony Hall on 21 November starting at 3 p.m. in tribute to our veterans, with emphasis on those of World War II and Korean Conflict era. The concert is Read more…