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Mission Act Final Rule Published

June 5, 2019

June 5, 2019

Mission Act Final Rule Published today.

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MISSION Act Community Car Prgram to Launch June 6, 2019

June 4, 2019

President Trump signed the VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act into legislation June 6, 2018, signaling an important change in how our nation’s Veterans will receive the health care they deserve.

VEText system transforming VA’s medical scheduling process

July 17, 2018

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently launched VEText, a text messaging appointment-reminder system, which to date has helped VA reduce no-show medical visits by more than 100,000. 

VA introduced VEText in March and 138 VA facilities are currently using the automated interactive text-message system, which reminds Veterans of upcoming health-care appointments, allowing them easily to confirm or cancel the event.

VA Partnership with National Cancer Institute Will Boost Veteran Access to Clinical Trials

July 10, 2018

July 10, 2018

New Dickinson, Williston VA Clinics open July 2

June 19, 2018
FARGO, N.D. (June 18, 2018) – The new Dickinson and Williston Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) are scheduled to be fully operational and open for appointments on July 2, 2018.
The new Dickinson VA CBOC is located at 766 Elks Dr., Suite 6/H, Dickinson, N.D. 58601. The new Williston VA CBOC is located at 1542 16th St. W., Suite 300, Williston, N.D. 58801.

VA Announces Changes to Improve Delivery of Specialty Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Services

April 4, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 4, 2018

WASHINGTON — With a commitment to ensure Veterans receive quicker access to specialty rehabilitation services and equipment, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently implemented a rapid response team to expand staffing and training, increase communication directly with Veterans and improve processes to reduce and eliminate the backlog of pending requests for prosthetic items and services. 

Fargo VA hosts Introduction to Whole Health classes April 13, 17 2018

April 2, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New contract awarded for VA Clinics in Dickinson, Williston N.D.

April 2, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New Grafton VA clinic open for appointments on March 19

March 14, 2018
FARGO, N.D. (March 9, 2018) – The new Grafton Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), located at 1319 11th St. West, Grafton, N.D., is scheduled to be fully operational and open for appointments on March 19.
Veterans should report to the new location for care beginning March 19. There will be no other change or interruption in medical services to Veterans. All Veteran medical records will be transferred to the new location. Hours of operation will remain 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

VA Facilities Now Offer Same-day Care for Urgent Primary and Mental Health-care Needs

February 2, 2018

WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a major milestone, that 100 percent of its more than 1,000 medical facilities across the country now offer same-day services for urgent primary and mental health-care needs.

 

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