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Albany Stratton VA Medical Center expands COVID vaccine eligibility | The Daily Gazette SECTIONS ALBANY — The Albany Stratton VA Medical Center said Wednesday it has expanded eligibility for on-site COVID-19 vaccinations. Eligible now are all veterans; veterans’ spouses, widows or widowers; veterans’ caregivers; recipients of the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs; and members of the National Guard, Reserve and Coast Guard — including those retired...

​ SM Foundation, through its Health and Wellness programs, offers a wide array of efforts for its stakeholders when it comes to giving access to basic healthcare services. One of these social good efforts is the roaming SMFI mobile clinics – which provide medical services to grassroots communities, especially in areas where SM operates. Currently, SMFI has five state-of-the-art mobile clinics which are equipped to conduct diagnostic services such as x-ray, ECG, glucose test, uric acid test,...

Atlantic County Veterans Can Get Vaccine in Northfield Saturday A special vaccination event is planned for Atlantic County this weekend. As the COVID-19 vaccination supply is abundant, local Veterans, their spouses and care-givers can get their shot this Saturday in Northfield. David Vinokurov, Community Outreach Specialist for South Jersey Gas, says the vaccination event will take place this Saturday (April 10th) at the  Atlantic County Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic 1909...

Often overlooked: Expanding vaccine opportunities for vets, homeless By Kasey Chronis and FOX6 News Digital Team Published  Often overlooked: Expanding vaccine opportunities for vets, homeless The Milwaukee VA Medical Center announced it is now giving COVID-19 vaccinations to all veterans – regardless of enrollment status – as well as spouses and caregivers. MILWAUKEE - It may seem like opportunities to get the COVID-19 vaccine are popping up left and right, but some local leaders wo...

VA Portland expands vaccinations to all vets, caregivers, spouses The SAVES LIVES act allows for all veterans, their spouses, caregivers and other beneficiaries to be vaccinated through Veterans Affairs. Credit: weyo - stock.adobe.com Author: KGW Staff Updated: 5:04 PM PDT April 5, 2021 PORTLAND, Ore. — The Veterans Affairs Portland Healthcare System announced on Monday that it will now be providing vaccinations to all veterans, their caregivers, spouses and so...

VA Portland Health Care System expands vaccinations By Jessica Prokop, Columbian Assistant Metro Editor Published: April 6, 2021, 6:03am Share: The VA Portland Health Care System announced Monday it will provide COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone who served in the military, as well as their caregivers and spouses and some other beneficiaries, under the SAVE LIVES Act. The expanded vaccinations depend on vaccine supply; the Department of ...

Vaccine Available to Veterans, Spouses, Caregivers VA Portland Health Care System is providing COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone who served in the military, their caregivers and spouses, and some other beneficiaries under the authority granted by the SAVE LIVES Act, signed by President Biden in March 24. The expanded authority depends on readily available COVID-19 vaccine supply and requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue to prioritize Veterans enrolled in VA care. “Since...

Veterans and their spouses of all ages have four opportunities to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Brockton and Raynham this week. The VA Boston Healthcare System is holding four vaccination clinics between Wednesday and Saturday at various locations in the area. The vaccine, which is offered for free, is open to veterans and their spouses of all ages due to a bill passed by Congress in March that expanded eligibility through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans do not need to be e...

All vets, spouses, caregivers can get COVID vaccine at Milwaukee VA By FOX6 News Digital Team Published  Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee VA Medical Center announced on Tuesday, April 6 that it is now giving COVID-19 vaccinations to all veterans – regardless of enrollment status – as well as spouses and caregivers. The recently enacted SAVE LIVES Act authorized VA to vaccinate anyone who has served in the military – active-duty, reserve or national guard �...

VAntage Point Military children qualify for a variety of VA benefits Every April, the nation celebrates the Month of the Military Child – a time that honors all military children for their dedication and sacrifices. At VA, we honor military children year-round by providing them earned benefits. Dependents and surviving children of Veterans and service members may qualify for certain benefits, such as life insurance, education services and health care. Dependent children may qualify for Family...