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Roseburg VA Health Care System (RVAHCS) encourages eligible Veterans to get their influenza and COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccinations through one of the following options:
1) NEW Eugene HCC Lobby Walk-in Clinics for enrolled Veterans, no appointment needed.
Saturdays, October 22 and October 29, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mondays – Thursdays beginning October 24, from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
NEW Roseburg VAMC – Drive-thru Clinic for enrolled Veterans, Building 1 Canopy – no
appointment needed.
Tuesday, November 1, and Wednesday, November 2, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 5, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
2) RVAHCS (all sites) during a scheduled Primary Care appointment.
3) Access in the Community:
Ensure necessary billing information is printed out or available on a mobile device to ensure the non-VA flu shot provider has the information needed to submit the claim properly. RVAHCS sites are located in Regions 4 and 5: Optum and TriWest Billing Information (va.gov).
- COVID-19 Vaccines: Find a location here Vaccines.gov – Find COVID‑19 vaccine locations near you or call 1-800-232-0233.
The updated COVID-19 bivalent boosters protect against both the original virus strain and the Omicron variant. An updated booster will protect you even more against COVID-19. More information about COVID-19 booster vaccines can be found here: COVID-19 Booster Shots | Veterans Affairs (va.gov).
Eligible Veterans are encouraged to get both their flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster at the same appointment. For any questions, ask your healthcare provider.
Vaccines offered at RVAHCS to all eligible Veterans:
Influenza:
Fluad: recommended for Veterans 65 years and older
Afluria: recommended for Veterans under 65 years old
COVID-19:
- Moderna bivalent booster, eligible after a minimum of two months from previously receiving a monovalent primary series or booster
Moderna monovalent primary series
(SOVO) helps bridge the gap between what is available and what is needed to assist in meeting the needs of our veterans and their families. SOVO helps ensure that veterans receive the benefits they are due for their service to our country. Coos County, Oregon has approximately 6000 veterans and one County Veterans Service Officer.
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VA Health Care and Benefits Expanded for Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substance
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The PACT Act is perhaps the largest health care and benefit expansion in VA history. The full name of the law is The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.
The PACT Act will bring the following changes:
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Connect Campaign: You’re Not Alone ( Suicide Awareness and Prevention)
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This campaign aims to connect veterans and their families with suicide prevention resources on ODVA’s website where veterans and those who care for them can:
Become aware of suicidal ideation warning signs and when/where to seek crisis services
Learn about preventative and educational resources and information including self-assessment tools and connect to resources.
Below hear from veterans who have courageously sought help from the VA for behavioral health challenges and share their journey and challenges with others in hopes of encouraging others to Make the Connection to the VA.
Learn more about Veteran Suicide Awareness and Prevention: https://bit.ly/3CSKAaS
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Adverse Childhood Experiences(ACEs) and Veterans- Free Virtual Presentation 11/3 from 11:30am-1pm
Thursday, November 3, 11:30 Am -1 pm
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-learn-and-connect-aces-and-veterans-tickets-433198266677
Research has shown some surprising correlations between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), child abuse, and military service. Research also shows apparent connections to veteran mental health issues, homelessness, and suicidality.
Sarah Wickersham and Jessica L. Lloyd-Rogers, both veterans and volunteer trainers with Creating Community Resilience of Douglas County will be presenting.
This free, virtual training is being hosted by Creating Community Resilience of Douglas County <https://www.ccrdouglascounty.org/ . CCR is a collective impact effort supporting trauma-informed approaches in our community, schools, county agencies, the tribal entities and local non-profits to improve outcomes for our children, youth and families.The goal at CCR is to increase our community understanding about ACES, Adverse Childhood Experiences or Adverse Community Environments, increase our community’s capacity to implement Trauma Informed Care, and to promote resilience and healing for our region.
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Thandiwe Nelson-Brooks appointed Interim Director for Roseburg VA Health Care System
Thandiwe Nelson-Brooks has been appointed interim medical center director of Roseburg VA Health Care System as of September 1, 2022.
Nelson-Brooks has more than 20 years of experience in clinical and administrative health care leadership and began her VA career in 2010 as a clinical nurse consultant and health promotion disease prevention program manager at the VA New Jersey Health Care System. Before joining the Roseburg VA, Nelson-Brooks served as the lead health system specialist for VA Pacific Islands Health Care System. She was responsible for operationalizing tactical and strategic objectives and assisting the medical center director in the health care system’s direction, coordination, and overall management.
Nelson-Brooks obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers University and a Master of Public Health from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. In addition, she is a graduate of the Health Care Leadership Development Program, is board-certified in health care management, and is a Fellow of the American College of Health Care Executives.
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Oregon Veteran Volunteer Training Program to Virtual Training Seminar Oct. 26-27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
The goal of this program is to equip volunteers with information so they can help educate and connect veterans — primarily, seniors — to their earned benefits and other potential resources. Volunteers work closely with ODVA’s Veteran Volunteer Coordinator and accredited local county veteran or tribal service officers in the area, locating veterans who may need assistance accessing their benefits in long-term care facilities, senior centers, libraries, mobile home parks, and retirement communities, or wherever people gather.
The program is open to anyone 18 years or older. Volunteers are asked to commit to serving eight to 10 hours per month. A background check will be performed (at no cost to the volunteer) before the volunteer is permitted to work with veterans.
If you enjoy working with the aging population and want to make a difference in the lives of veterans, you are encouraged to apply.
The next training is scheduled for interested volunteers in Lane and Douglas counties and will be held virtually, Wednesday-Thursday, October 26-27. The training will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. both days and attendance to both sessions is required. To register or get information about an upcoming training in your area, or for more information about the program, please visit oregonvetvolunteer.com or contact Veteran Volunteer Coordinator Mark Newell at 971-720-8911 or ODVA_VeteranVolunteer@odva.oregon.gov.
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Update: Veteran COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccinations
1) NEW Eugene HCC Lobby Walk-in Clinics for enrolled Veterans, no appointment needed.
Saturdays, October 22 and October 29, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mondays – Thursdays beginning October 24, from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
NEW Roseburg VAMC – Drive-thru Clinic for enrolled Veterans, Building 1 Canopy – no
appointment needed.
Tuesday, November 1, and Wednesday, November 2, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 5, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
2) RVAHCS (all sites) during a scheduled Primary Care appointment.
3) Access in the Community:
Ensure necessary billing information is printed out or available on a mobile device to ensure the non-VA flu shot provider has the information needed to submit the claim properly. RVAHCS sites are located in Regions 4 and 5: Optum and TriWest Billing Information (va.gov).
The updated COVID-19 bivalent boosters protect against both the original virus strain and the Omicron variant. An updated booster will protect you even more against COVID-19. More information about COVID-19 booster vaccines can be found here: COVID-19 Booster Shots | Veterans Affairs (va.gov).
Eligible Veterans are encouraged to get both their flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster at the same appointment. For any questions, ask your healthcare provider.
Vaccines offered at RVAHCS to all eligible Veterans:
Influenza:
Fluad: recommended for Veterans 65 years and older
Afluria: recommended for Veterans under 65 years old
COVID-19:
Moderna monovalent primary series
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Lane and Douglas County – Volunteer to help veterans – free virtual training October 26 and 27, 9 am to 12 noon
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Oregon Veteran Volunteer Training Program to Virtual Training Seminar Oct. 26-27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Lane & Douglas)
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Volunteers work closely with ODVA’s Veteran Volunteer Coordinator and accredited local county veteran or tribal service officers in the area, locating veterans who may need assistance accessing their benefits in long-term care facilities, senior centers, libraries, mobile home parks, and retirement communities, or wherever people gather.
The program is open to anyone 18 years or older. Volunteers are asked to commit to serving eight to 10 hours per month. A background check will be performed (at no cost to the volunteer) before the volunteer is permitted to work with veterans. If you enjoy working with the aging population and want to make a difference in the lives of veterans, you are encouraged to apply.
The next training is scheduled for interested volunteers in Lane and Douglas counties and will be held virtually, Wednesday-Thursday, October 26-27. The training will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. both days and attendance to both sessions is required.
To register or get information about an upcoming training in your area, or for more information about the program, please visit oregonvetvolunteer.com or contact Veteran Volunteer Coordinator Mark Newell at 971-720-8911 or ODVA_VeteranVolunteer@odva.oregon.gov.
To watch a video about the program, click this link: https://youtu.be/0R8xKvC5Yj8
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VA Disability Rates to increase 8.7% beginning January 1, 2023
The Social Security Administration recently announced that the Cost of Living Allowance will increase to 8.7% beginning January 1, 2023. Veterans with 10% or higher will benefit from this increase. See the charts below.
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2022 Coos Bay-North Bend Veterans Stand Down August 19, 2022
For more information, contact: coosbaynorthbendstanddown@gmail.com
Register at: bit.ly/CBNB-StandDown
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