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.
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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 some other beneficiaries.
The expansion of those eligible for the vaccine is thanks to the SAVES LIVES Act, which was signed by President Biden on March 24, 2021.
“Since the start of the pandemic, VA Portland has focused on vaccinating as many Veterans as possible, and we are excited to multiply our efforts thanks to the SAVE LIVES Act,” said Darwin Goodspeed, director of VA Portland Health Care System. “As of today, we’ve provided more than 56,000 doses of the COVID vaccine into t
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 the start of the pandemic, VA Portland has focused on vaccinating as many Veterans as possible, and we are excited to multiply our efforts thanks to the SAVE LIVES Act,” said Darwin Goodspeed, Director, VA Portland Health Care System. “As of today, we’ve provided more than 56,000 doses of the COVID vaccine into the arms our Veterans and staff. I am proud of the work we’ve done and happy for the opportunity to expand our efforts to more Veterans and their families.”
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