Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces $49 Million
Settlement With Biotech Testing Company For Fraudulent Billing And Kickback
Practices
Resurrecting Lives Foundation
https://www.resurrectinglives.org/
Borne the Battle #205: Alaska Native Veterans Program of
2019
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77393/borne-battle-205-alaska-native-veterans-program/
Eight VA facilities recognized for patient experience
achievements: Trust in VA health care has increased 5% since 2017 thanks to
patient experience innovations
#WearItRight Protect us all
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV4k1i_AmKw
Dr. Richard Stone: #IWearAMaskFor America: Veterans
continue to serve their country by leading on masking during COVID-19
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77334/dr-richard-stone-iwearamaskfor-america/
Veteran-serving professionals invited to free America’s
Warrior Partnership Symposium: Virtual event open Aug. 25 – 27, 2020
Meet four female Veterans who are thriving at VA: Female
Veterans enjoy thriving careers at VA. Hear from three women who are doing just
that
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77315/meet-four-female-veterans-thriving-va/
Houston VA begins clinical trial for COVID-19 treatment:
Tocilizumab (TCZ) — for Veterans with COVID-19 severe pneumonia
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77431/houston-va-begins-clinical-trial-covid-19-treatment/
VA ICU treatment improves patient outcomes: Vietnam
Veteran and the ICU Liberation Bundle
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77149/va-icu-treatment-improves-patient-outcomes/
Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #40 – Mindful Body
Scan
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77179/live-whole-health-self-care-episode-40-mindful-body-scan/
Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #41 – Breathing for
stress relief
Meditation linked to lower cardiovascular risk
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77357/meditation-linked-to-lower-cardiovascular-risk/
Former Cemetery Owner Sentenced For Defrauding Customers
https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdpa/pr/former-cemetery-owner-sentenced-defrauding-customers-0
Richard Rose, 37-year old combat veteran and Ohio Man,
Dies of COVID-19 After Saying Masks Were Hype
https://heavy.com/news/2020/07/richard-rose-covid-19-coronavirus/
Headstones With Nazi-Era
Crosses To Be Removed
Police probe 2nd nursing home
beating video as alleged victim's family plans lawsuit (an Army vet)
Elderly man (an Army vet) beaten on video at Detroit
nursing home dies
https://1045freshradio.ca/news/7234226/nursing-home-beating-video-detroit-death/
75-Year-Old Nursing Home
Patient (an Army vet) Who Was
Allegedly Beaten In Viral Video Dies
Detroit nursing home beating
victim (an Army vet) dies,
nephew says
Michigan man charged with
nursing home attack on Army vet:
Video of the graphic assault went viral and even President Trump commented on
it
https://thegrio.com/2020/05/25/michigan-man-nursing-home-attack/
Pensacola Man Pleads Guilty To Possessing Firearms At
Veterans Affairs Facility
Improving VA and Select Community Care Health Information
Exchanges
https://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-20-01129-220.pdf
VetXL: Minority Veterans Together. Ask questions now on
services and benefits for Minority Veterans and Tribal Communities
VA resumes in-person C&P exams: What you need to know
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77412/va-resumes-person-cp-exams-need-know/
The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family
Caregivers: We recognize the important role of family caregivers in supporting
the health and wellness of Veterans. Find out if you may be eligible and how to
apply for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
(PCAFC).
https://www.va.gov/family-member-benefits/comprehensive-assistance-for-family-caregivers/
Veterans benefits 2020: Most underused state benefit
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/76440/veterans-benefits-2020-underused-state-benefit/
Veterans benefits 2020: Most unique or newest state
benefit
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/76441/veterans-benefits-2020-unique-newest-state-benefit/
DMVA: Veterans Benefits Continue to be Available During
COVID-19
https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Military-and-Veteran-Affairs-Details.aspx?newsid=450
PA Veterans Homes-Specific COVID-19 Updates
https://www.dmva.pa.gov/Pages/PAVeteransHomesSpecificCOVID19Updates.aspx
DMVA > Veterans Homes > Report A Concern
https://www.dmva.pa.gov/paveteranshomes/Pages/ReportAConcern.aspx
Veterans Yoga Project offers daily resources to support
recovery and well-being
United Through Reading offer free books and mobile app
for Veterans, military
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77492/united-through-reading/
Vets First Podcast S:1 E:4: Life after successful
treatment of post-traumatic headache: Out of the dark and into the light
Borne the Battle #206: Army Veteran Terrence Hayes,
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VA works to protect older Veterans from COVID-19
complications: Veterans, family members and VSOs can help
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77345/va-works-protect-older-veterans-covid-19-complications/
Acting VA deputy
secretary thanks Vietnam Veterans during ceremony
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77620/acting-va-deputy-secretary-thanks-vietnam-veterans-ceremony/
How VA Helps Veteran business owners
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/76929/how-va-helps-veteran-business-owners/
Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #42 – Are You
Listening?
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77445/live-whole-health-self-care-episode-42-listening/
Respiratory therapists return from two-week deployment:
Cared for COVID-19 Veteran patients on the night shift
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77516/respiratory-therapists-return-two-week-deployment/
VA, America’s Adopt A Soldier partner to help Veterans at
risk of or experiencing homelessness stay connected
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5495
VA publishes final regulation for its Program of
Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5494
New data shows Veterans’ increased use of online VA
health care tools during COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5497
Stress Management Response Team (SMaRT): Cultivating
employee resiliency during COVID-19
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77541/stress-management-response-team-smart/
Fresh Focus #4: Healthy Plate Method – All About Fats
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77632/fresh-focus-4-healthy-plate-method-about-fats/
#OperationSong Daniel Maderic: Why am I here?
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77650/operationsong-daniel-maderic/
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Jesus Holguin
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77329/veteranoftheday-army-veteran-jesus-holguin/
Suicide Prevention Bill Named for SEAL Commander Passes
Senate; Fate Uncertain
From defeat to a first-ever bill: How veterans are
fighting back on toxic exposure
Roommates charged with murder of Iraq war veteran
suffering from PTSD
VA offers debt relief to Veterans through year’s end
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5485
Remembering the Battle of Okinawa
https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Features/story/Article/2130718/remembering-the-battle-of-okinawa/
Battle of Okinawa: Historic Overview & Importance
The Uncertain Summer of 1945
Japan's Plan
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/pacific-japans-plan/
S.3282 - Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans
Act of 2020. Latest Action: Senate - 08/05/2020 Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3282
S.2558 — Nursing Home Care for
Native American Veterans Act. Latest Action: Senate - 08/05/2020 Committee on
Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2558
S.3643 - VA Mission Telehealth Clarification Act. Latest
Action: Senate - 08/05/2020 Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be
reported without amendment favorably.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3643
S.2950 - Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of
2019. Latest Action: Senate - 08/05/2020
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the
nature of a substitute favorably.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2950
S.4384 - A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs to address exposure by members of the Armed Forces to toxic substances
at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: Senate - 08/05/2020 Committee on Veterans'
Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4384?s=1&r=2
S.4393 - A bill to improve the provision of health care
and other benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans who
were exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes. Latest Action: Senate - 07/30/2020 Read twice
and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4393
S.711 - CARE for Reservists Act of 2019. Latest Action: Senate - 08/05/2020 Committee
on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/711
S.332 - Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act of 2019. Latest Action: Senate - 08/05/2020 Committee
on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of
a substitute favorably.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/332
S.805 - Veteran Debt Fairness Act of 2019. Latest Action: Senate - 08/05/2020 Committee
on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of
a substitute favorably.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/805
S.514 - Deborah Sampson Act. Latest Action: Senate - 08/05/2020 Committee
on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of
a substitute favorably.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/514
S.629 - Accountability in Department of Veterans Affairs
Scheduling and Consult Management Act.
Latest Action: Senate - 08/05/2020 Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute
favorably.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/629
S.2216 - TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act. Latest Action: Senate - 08/05/2020 Committee
on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of
a substitute favorably.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2216
S.____ - Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act
of 2020. Withdrawn.
https://roe.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400809
S.3235 - Veterans Posttraumatic Growth Act. Latest Action: Senate - 08/05/2020 Committee
on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of
a substitute favorably.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3235
How the VA is failing to track veterans burn pit claims
VA offers hiring preference, support to employees with
disabilities: VA is committed to hiring employees with disabilities and
providing accommodations and support to help them thrive at work
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77670/va-offers-hiring-preference-support-employees-disabilities/
COMMONWEALTH OF PA - OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL JOB SEEKERS –
SEVC is hiring
COMMONWEALTH OF PA - OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL JOB SEEKERS – DMVA
is hiring
The commonwealth is hiring nurses throughout Pennsylvania
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau?keywords=Nurse
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is
hiring. The needs of Pennsylvania's
veterans do not diminish during this time, and the DMVA needs staff to serve
and care for our veterans at each of our six veterans homes.
PSU Extension Butcher Apprenticeship Program FAQs
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H1gWrj6tc6AtqlD8whaOIVZs8coLNinRFKMPgWr-UjE/edit
PA Department Of Health Is Hiring Contact Tracing Field
Managers
VA hiring housekeeping staff: immediate need to fill
positions nationwide: VA is seeking housekeeping staff to fill numerous,
immediate openings at health care facilities in Boston and across the country
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77186/housekeeping-staff/
Wolf Administration: Life Science Company Expansion to
Bring New Jobs to Chester County
Veteran Caregiver Respite Weekend-Presented by
Pennsylvania Outdoor Veterans:
- Aug. 21-23, 2020, Check-In after 2 p.m. Friday and
Check Out on Sunday after 11 a.m.
- 289 Starlight Rd., Starlight, PA (Wayne County)
- Contact Miranda Moyer at 610-390-0963 (Text preferred)
or email mmoyer1219@gmail.com
- Pre-registration is required. You will need the
veterans DD214 or other form of ID for the veteran to attach to the online
registration. There is a $25 fee which is refundable upon arrival.
- Register at:
http://paoutdoorveterans.org/apply
8th Veteran Shark Tank:
- Submission deadline Oct. 20, 2020, midnight
- If you are a veteran business owner and want to
participate, please sign up using the online portal. The final event in
Philadelphia on Dec. 7, 2020 will feature five veteran business owners who
pitch and compete for a large cash prize. Each contestant gains valuable
experience to professionally grow while creating relationships that will last a
lifetime.
- Application form:
https://veteransharktank.com/apply/
Support to Veteran caregivers during COVID-19:
Partnership between VA and Elizabeth Dole Foundation
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77676/support-veteran-caregivers-covid-19/
Industry, academics invited to design AI tool to help
Veterans: Annual competition: The 2020 AI Tech Sprint
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77660/industry-academics-invited-design-ai-tool-help-veterans/
#VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Timothy Weiner
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77390/veteranoftheday-air-force-veteran-timothy-weiner/
Summer youth volunteers go virtual to help Veterans: “A
good opportunity to help Veterans like my grandfather with technology”
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77549/summer-youth-volunteers-go-virtual-help-veterans/
VA responds to COVID-19 with schedule revisions to
electronic health record implementation
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5499
VA to award more than $400 million in grants to end
Veteran homelessness
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5498
Garth Brooks Singing Billy Joel's Song 'Goodnight Saigon'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3XAH5VF2oE
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Joe N. Hazel
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77326/veteranoftheday-army-veteran-joe-n-hazel/
Agent Orange Day, August 10th
http://agentorangezone.blogspot.com/2020/08/agent-orange-day-august-10th.html
Agent Orange Day, August 10th
https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/agent-orange-day-august-10th/
Vietnam turns Danang stadium into field hospital amid
virus outbreak
Senators introduce bill to aid veterans who were exposed
to cancer-causing toxins at K2
Blumenthal & Baldwin Push for VA to Cover K2
Veterans' Toxic Exposure Care
Full Senate to Take Up ‘Deborah Sampson’ Landmark Bill on
Female Veterans' Health. The Deborah
Sampson Act includes measures to:
Provide gender-specific healthcare equipment such as
mammography machines at each VA;
Mandate a VA-wide sexual harassment and assault policy,
including training for employees;
Ensure women veterans' primary care is available during
regular VA business hours;
Establish an Office of Women's Health;
Improve communications of women veterans' services;
Establish and improve care standards;
Provide more funding for women veteran programs;
Permanently authorize PTSD counseling for women veterans
in retreat settings;
Expand eligibility for military sexual trauma counseling;
Provide extended care for newborns;
Require reporting on women veterans' services and
benefits.
DAV Naomi Chapter 15
http://www.davmembersportal.org/chapters/Pa/15/default.aspx
Survivor recalls 1965 Titan II missile silo fire that
killed 53
Titan II Accident Searcy AR, August 9 1965
http://www.themilitarystandard.com/missile/titan2/accident_373-4.php
#VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Mitchell Harris
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77321/veteranoftheday-navy-veteran-mitchell-harris/
VA Continues to 'Torture' Cats in Medical Research,
Rights Group Claims
Alleged Deficiencies in Pharmacy Service Procedures at
the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia
https://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-19-09776-223.pdf
VA provides expanded services for women Veterans: “It’s
like talking to a friend more than a doctor”
Adrenaline on ice: Veterans excel at Para bobsled
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77590/adrenaline-ice-veterans-excel-para-bobsled/
#VeteranOfTheDay Coast Guard Veteran Douglas Albert Munro
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/71216/veteranoftheday-coast-guard-veteran-douglas-albert-munro/
Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the William S.
Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
https://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-20-00068-206.pdf
VA survey to collect customer feedback on education
benefits
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5493
Find out how to change your address and other contact
information in your VA.gov profile. This will update your information across
several VA benefits and services.
https://www.va.gov/change-address/
Accuracy of Disability Benefit Evaluations for Veterans’
Service-Connected Heart Diseases
https://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-19-08095-198.pdf
Surrogate Decision-Maker, Clinical, and Patient Rights Deficiencies
at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky
https://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-19-08666-212.pdf
Collections relief extended for VA medical care debts
during COVID-19: VA suspending collection actions through the end of 2020
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77536/collections-relief-extended-va-medical-care-debts-covid-19/
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77509/veteranoftheday-army-veteran-g-v-sonny-montgomery/
Pa. National Guard Helps Return Remains of Soldier Killed
During Korean War [Image 6 of 15]
information about AHEPA's National Service Dogs for
Warriors Program is available online: https://ahepa.org/programs/veterans/
Senate expands list of conditions caused by Agent Orange
in Vietnam War: Types of cancers added mean the VA would have to extend
benefits to estimated additional 22,000 vets exposed to the toxic chemical
herbicide. "The Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2020" adds
bladder cancer, hypothyroidism, and Parkinson's-like symptoms to the list of
presumptive medical conditions
S.4049 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2021. On July 22, the U.S. Senate
voted 94-6 to pass a measure (S.Amdt.1972 to S.Amdt.2301) to be included in the
NDAA. “This is a historic win for thousands of Vietnam veterans who have been
suffering from illnesses after being exposed to Agent Orange, but who have been
unjustly denied benefits for decades,” said Tester.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4049
Veteran Status Left Out of Census Count
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/07/21/veteran-status-left-out-of-census-count.html
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