![]() African Americans Proud Legacy of Service![]() By the end of the 20th Century an African American had risen to command the mightiest military force in the World. But African Americans have also had to fight for their right to defend their country and to receive fair and equal treatment in the military. The legacy of their struggles and their courage of service helped our nation realize its highest ideals of freedom.
Join us in February as our nation celebrates Black History by learning more about the courage and sacrifice of African American Veterans. Take time and explore their history of service.
In 2011 the Department of Veterans Affairs produced an 8 minute film called “The History of Black Economic Empowerment” that illustrates African American contributions to our nation’s military.
VISN 23 Toll-free Flu Information and Education Number 1-888-686-0479VA cares for you and the 1-888-686-0479 Flu Information and Education Number is now available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. You can listen to pre-recorded flu information messages that will include symptoms, prevention, preventing spread, home care, and when to seek health care. If you have further questions or concerns and wish to speak with someone, the following options are available:
And remember, you can help prevent the spread of the flu by:
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis, and their families and friends, with qualified, caring, Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free number. If you or anyone you know is in crisis, call 1-800-273-8255, or use the 24/7 Veterans online chat. No Veteran should commit suicide. No man or woman who dedicated their life to preserving freedom for Americans should ever feel so hopeless that they would want to end their life, but it happens. At some point in everyone’s life, we all…hit a wall. That’s why VA has the Veterans Crisis Line This website explains it all: www.veteranscrisisline.net.
Clinical Pastoral Education Accreditation The VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23) Association for Clinical Pastoral Education System was recently granted re-accreditation from the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) to offer Level I and II and Supervisory CPE programs. Full Story
From Minneapolis VA Health Care System: Volunteer SpotlightA Marine Corps Veteran himself, William Duschik has faithfully volunteered at least 5 hours every week in Occupational Health since 2008. Full Story
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