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VA Partners with Easter Seals to Train Caregivers of Wounded Vets

VA and Easter Seals have formally announced a partnership to provide comprehensive Family Caregiver training to those whose primary job is to care for an injured Veteran at home. | Read more

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Health Under Secretary Visits Tuscaloosa VA

On May 4, Under Secretary for Health Dr. Robert Petzel visited the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center to thank employees for their relief efforts following the deadly tornadoes. The medical center opened its doors to the community and distributed aid and supplies.
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VA Encourages Vets to Go Paperless

To provide federal beneficiaries with a safer and more convenient alternative to receiving payments via paper checks, the Department of Treasury is encouraging all VA beneficiaries to elect electronic payment for recurring benefits. Learn more

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VA to Take Applications for New Family Caregiver Program

On May 3, VA published the interim final rule for implementing the Family Caregiver Program to provide support for families of seriously wounded Post–9/11 Veterans. VA will open applications to Caregivers on May 9.
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National Veteran Small Business Conference

The National Veteran Small Business Conference will be held August 15 – 18, 2011 in New Orleans, LA. The event brings together Veteran–owned small businesses, federal agencies, and contractors to share resources and ways to better do business together. Learn more

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VA Partners with Easter Seals to Train Family Caregivers of Wounded Warriors

VA and Easter Seals formally announced a partnership to provide comprehensive Caregiver Training to Family Caregivers of eligible post–9/11 Veterans as authorized by the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010. More information

VA Names New Industry Innovation Competition Winners

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today the second round of awards from the agency’s Industry Innovation Competition to six commercial and non–profit organizations. Five projects will provide new tools for Veteran entrepreneurs, reduce the risk of adverse drug reactions and streamline clinical coordination in VA hospitals.
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Four VA Employees Are Finalists for Top Government Award

Four Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees are finalists for the prestigious Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal, which honors outstanding federal employees who are making high–impact contributions critical to the health, safety and well–being of Americans.
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The Million Veteran Program: VA’s Genomics Game–Changer Launches Nationwide

An unprecedented Veterans Affairs (VA) research program that promises to advance the sophisticated science of genomics went national on May 5. More information

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VA Releases Benchmarks to Meet Energy and Sustainability Goals, Cut Costs

As part of its ongoing commitment to make government more efficient and transparent, VA released, for the first time, its FY 2010 scorecard on sustainability and energy performance. The scorecard will help VA identify and track the best opportunities to reduce pollution, improve efficiency, and cut costs. President Obama directed Federal agencies to lead by example in clean energy; and to meet a range of energy, water, pollution, and waste reduction targets. VA will update their Sustainability Plan in June, and post for the public on its website.

President Obama’s 2012 VA Budget Request

On February 14, the President released VA’s Budget Proposal, which includes a spending plan of $132 billion for 2012—nearly an eleven percent increase of 2010’s budget. For more information, visit VA’s Budget website or call (202)–461–6623.

VA Publishes its Fiscal Year 2010 Performance and Accountability Report

On November 15th, VA published its FY 2010 Performance and Accountability Report (PAR). The PAR is VA’s report card and describes 2010 performance results achieved compared to performance targets. It enables the President, Congress, Veterans Service Organizations, and the public to assess VA’s performance on behalf of America’s Veterans. View the report for more information.

Download Your MyHealtheVet Personal Health Record

On August 2, 2010, President Obama announced the “Blue Button” capability that allows Veterans to download their personal health information from their MyHealtheVet account. Having control of this information enables Vets to share the data with health care providers, caregivers, or people they trust. Download yours now.

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