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Michael Williams speaks to new employees, shares his story and reminds them of VA’s mission, to take care of our nation’s Veterans.

Homeless Veteran’s Personal Scorecard was the Key

Michael Williams’ personal scorecard was goal oriented, a plan he put together while living on the streets. Homeless for three years, he conquered alcoholism and regained the trust of his family.

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Every VA medical center website has an Operating Status page (linked in the left navigation) to let Veterans know if a VA medical center or its outpatient clinics are closed during weather or other emergencies.

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Direct Scheduling for Routine Ear and Eye Appointments

Direct Scheduling for Routine Ear and Eye Appointments

Veterans receiving care at local VA Medical Centers will now be able to schedule routine ear and eye appointments without a primary care referral – a move that eliminates multiple steps and gets Veterans into appointments quicker.

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The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system with over 1,700 sites of care, serving 8.76 million Veterans each year.

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Marines salutingWere you at Camp Lejeune between 1957 and 1987?

You may be eligible for VA health care. From the 1950s through the 1980s, people living or working at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, were potentially exposed to drinking water contaminated with industrial solvents, benzene, and other chemicals.

New health benefits

Under a law signed Aug. 6, 2012 (215 KB), Veterans and family members who served on active duty or resided at Camp Lejeune for 30 days or more between Jan. 1, 1957 and Dec. 31, 1987 may be eligible for medical care through VA for 15 health conditions.

Learn more about Camp Lejeune health benefits and which conditions are covered.

a woman blowing her nose outside in the coldFlu Self Assessment

How do you know whether you have the flu? How do you know when it might be best to stay home, call a nurse advice line or your health care provider, or go for medical help?

Take VA's easy and useful flu self assessment. Download a flu self assessment flowchart.

VA Access Audit

VA is already taking corrective action to address issues resulting from the audit. Read about the Access Audit »

Affordable Care Act

Find out how the new health care law affects Veterans’ health care at VA. Read about the Affordable Care Act »

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