Wilkes-Barre VAMC Virtual Town Hall
Note this is a virtual meeting. There is no physical location.
Forward Observer
Forward Observer: Knocking the AIR Out of an Idea
It Seems a Thorough Review of the VA’s Proposal is not in the Cards? The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) presented in March, in response to a mandate found in the Mission Act of 2018, got the wind knocked out of it around Thursday of this Read more…
Forward Observer
Forward Observer: Does HR 3967 Really Have Legs?
Passage Now Delayed Until After July 11 Promises, promises? Too early to tell, but an anticipated vote last week in the House did not occur, and, paradoxically — for it is a House action — Senator Toomey of Pennsylvania has been pointed out as not helping to resolve the complication, Read more…
Forward Observer
Forward Observer: What is Happening to “Honoring our PACT” Legislation
HR 3967 has been the major veterans organizations’ primary legislative focus for the current congressional legislative season, and with good reason, for it finally brings to conclusion a number of issues related to toxic exposures, among other items, that have long haunted veterans healthcare. Finally, passed by the Senate in Read more…
Tidbits
LVMAC Tidbit: VA Medicine is Adding Poster Art to Brighten Your Day
Which Wall? ### As of 23 June 2022
Tidbits
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…)
Tidbits
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…)
Wilkes-Barre VAMC Virtual Town Hall
This meeting is the result of technical difficulties with the previous meeting of 23 March.
Tidbits
LVMAC Tidbit: Wilkes-Barre Medical Center Town Hall Tomorrow — Face It!
A bit short noticed, but they are now doing it on Facebook during the pandemic: