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Telemedicine — also called telehealth — is the practice of utilizing technology to help patients keep in touch with their doctors. It is reducing wait times and preventing unnecessary office visits, according to some who are using it.
Giving people an opportunity to reach their doctors from the comfort of their own homes is providing “the right care at the right time at the right place,” said Jason Hall, a registered nurse and care-coordination monitor at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va.
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There is hope for the many soldiers who deal with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), researchers examining how to effectively treat veterans reported.
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WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it will extend the healthcare enrollment application period for one year to approximately 545,000 living Veterans that have pending incomplete enrollment applications.
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Canandaigua, NY – Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Deputy Secretary Sloan Gibson today announced improvements to enhance and accelerate progress at the Veterans Crisis Line, which serves as a life-saving resource for Veterans who find themselves at risk of suicide.
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Patient Access Progress Update
Release 34 – November 19, 2015
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Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Veterans at the Fargo VA Health Care System have lost nine tons in the 10 years since the clinic began using the national MOVE! program.
This afternoon, coordinators manned an information booth marking the anniversary.
MOVE! provides free services emphasizing healthy nutrition, exercise and behavior changes.
New this year, the VA is rolling out a mobile app. It helps participants set, track and achieve weight loss goals.
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FARGO – The Fargo VA Health Care System has scheduled several free flu shot clinics for enrolled veterans at the Fargo VA Medical Center and other community-based outpatient clinics during September and October.
Some of the area locations, dates and times include:
Fargo VA Medical Center third-floor auditorium:
• Sept. 24, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to noon.
• Oct. 7, 13, 21 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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WASHINGTON -- The Department of Veterans Affairs may have to shut down some hospitals next month if Congress does not address a $2.5 billion shortfall for the current budget year, VA officials warned Monday.
The VA told Congress that it needs to cover shortfalls caused by an increased demand by veterans for health care, including costly treatments for hepatitis C. The agency also is considering furloughs, hiring freezes and other steps to close a funding gap for the budget year that ends Sept. 30.
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There are 8 Veteran Affairs clinics across North Dakota, but only one hospital, and it's all the way on the east side of the state.
Often times, it's too difficult for many of our vets to travel to Fargo, but now they're offering a more high-tech option.
Brittney Jacob is the Bismarck VA Clinic's TeleHealth technician, and helps around 3,800 patients meet with Fargo doctors through computers and cameras.
So rather than driving 3 hours every few months, they can make an appointment and connect with physicians in seconds.