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VA baby showers help Veterans amid the pandemic
Significant increase in obstetrics and fertility care
VA medical centers around the country are providing needed support to expectant Veteran moms with the continuation of its VA baby showers. The showers are just one way that VA has responded to helps Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Women Veterans are still the fastest growing group of Veterans coming to VA for care,” said Patricia Hayes explains, VA’s chief officer for Women’s Health Services. “We’ve seen a significant increase in the number of Veterans obstetrics and fertility care paid for through VA’s Community Care Network with community health care providers. Our mission is to ensure Veterans get the health care services they have earned. We also provide them with additional support whenever possible.”
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Army Veteran, 81, commends community care experience
“If asked, I ll refer them with good marks”
Recently, an 81-year old Army Veteran named James A. was referred by St. Cloud VA Healthcare System to community provider Midwest Clinic of Dermatology in St. Cloud, Minnesota, for an evaluation of skin cancer cells on his face. His facial vessels and nerves needed attention to prevent possible facial paralysis and neuropathy.
James underwent Mohs micrographic surgery, a surgical technique used to treat skin cancer.
During Mohs surgery, thin layers of cancer-containing skin cells were removed and examined until only cancer-free tissue remained.
“Mohs offers the highest cure rate and is the most tissue-sparing procedure – particularly in the temple region,” said Dr. Daniel K. Elieff, dermatologist and James’ provider at the clinic.