VA
Pandemic Influenza Plan
Developed in March 2006, the plan is being added to existing
emergency plans of the Department of Veterans Affairs to
provide a foundation for preparation, response, and recovery
stages of an influenza pandemic by VA Central Office, the
Veterans Health Administration, the Veterans Benefits
Administration, and the National Cemetery Administration at
the national, regional, and local levels.
Public Health Information from VA on
Influenza (Flu)
Infection: Don't Pass It On
A VA public
health campaign designed to enlist patients, families,
visitors, and staff in preventing infection in our facilities
and our communities. It promotes awareness
through education on basic, daily public health measures that
can reduce the spread of infection and infectious agents.
Ionizing Radiation Briefs
- Fact Sheet Series - December 2004.
A fact sheet series designed to help veterans who were
exposed to ionizing radiation while in the military, their
families and others who may have concerns about the possible
long-term health consequences of such exposure.
Terrorism Readiness Plan:
Personal Emergency Preparedness Brochure
A concise 2-page pamphlet developed by the
Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards, which
impressed the DC Board of Education, and resulted in their
distributing it in their system. |
| December 13,
2005
Secretary Nicholson: VA Continues Commitment to Gulf War Vets |
| November 15,
2005
VA Commits New Funding for Increased Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses
Research |
| October 26, 2005
New Members Appointed to Panel on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses |
| October 7, 2005
New Members Appointed to Committee on Women Veterans |
| September 22,
2005
VA Preparing for Hurricane Rita |
| September 8,
2005
VA Launches Hurricane Katrina Blog - Employees Share Tales of
Survival, Hope From Disaster Zone |
| September 6,
2005
VA Secretary Praises "Brave Veterans...Heroic Staff" |
| September 2,
2005
VA Sets Up Toll-Free Nationwide Number for Veterans, Families |
| September 2,
2005
VA Evacuates Patients from Hurricane Area |
| April 6, 2005
VA to Hire 50 New OIF/OEF Outreach Counselors |
| March 17, 2005
VA Reaches Out to Veterans Exposed to Mustard Agents |
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