Veteran Services. Help a Veteran Connect to Resources. September 2020

 

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A Flu Shot Can Save Lives Find out where to get your flu shot--either at a VA medical center or at community care providers and pharmacies--and remember to continue wearing a face covering, practicing social distancing, and washing your hands often.  FIND A FLU SHOT

Virtual Events This Week Sept. 10 - Pledge To Prevent: Action to End Veteran Suicide with Kevin Hines Sept. 10 - San Antonio / Austin Virtual Career Fair for Veterans Sept. 11 - VA Suicide Prevention Month Series celebrating the Art, Music & Poetry Sept. 15 - VA Privacy Matters Symposium Sept. 15 - Disaster and Hazard Readiness 101 Sept. 15 - Johnson & Johnson Hiring Veterans Sept. 16 - Women Veteran Series: Transitioning, Employment, Building a Business Sept. 16 - Women Veteran Series: Transitioning, Employment, Building a Business VIEW ALL EVENTS Find Resources to Help You Cope with Issues Related to Flashbacks Veterans Wellness Guide: Make Every Day Your Best Day! Self-care is more important now than ever, and there are simple things we can do every day to improve our quality of life.  LEARN MORE Be One of the 45,000 New Employees VA Hires Each Year Army Veteran Tony Temerario: 9/11 Responder and Current AT&T Executive Green Beret Veteran Tony Temerario talks about his experiences in the military and on the scene at the Pentagon after 9/11 when he helped re-established communications for first responders. LEARN MORE LISTEN Student Veterans: Apply for Virtual Leadership Training in September Tele-urgent Care Video Service Saves Visits to the ER Veterans find that VA's telehealth virtual video appointments are valuable during this time of social distancing, and can even be used to save them a trip to the Emergency Room.    LEARN MORE Precision Oncology Improves Veterans' Cancer Care VA has been a leader in cancer research and treatment for over 90 years, and now its National Precision Oncology Program provides targeted cancer care for Veterans based on their genetic profiles.  LEARN MORE Online Recruiting Event: San Antonio/Austin Virtual Career Fair  Register now to connect directly with employers nationwide, experience fast turn-around time from interview to hiring, and learn more about jobs that are open now and education options for Veterans. This virtual event is on Thursday, September 10 from 12:00-4:00 (ET). REGISTER

VAntage Point September is National Preparedness Month VIDEO: Take a by-the-numbers look at VA hiring 30 nurses deploy to Gulf Coast VA locations VA SimLEARN program improves providers frontline readiness Discover Veteran Health Care Innovation Through the VHA Innovation Experience Virtual Event Northport VA fire department’s emergency operations ensure Veteran, staff safety Veterans call VA Video Connect a “lifesaver” Marine Veteran, 92, checks kayaking off her bucket list September 2 is the 75th anniversary of end of World War II Columbia VA staff pledges to make it the best What to expect in a urology career at VA VA News Releases During Suicide Prevention Month VA encourages supporters to “Be There” for Veterans and help connect them with resources