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2805 Dodd Road
Suite 250
Eagan, MN 55121 
(651) 405-5600
Fax: (651) 452-0399


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Available evenings, nights, weekends, and Federal Holidays.

During the hours of 8 A.M. - 4 p.m.(CT) Monday thru Friday contact your local facility for assistance.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency or are in need of immediate crisis counseling, go to your nearest medical facility's emergency room or call 911

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Other Information and Resources

Black History Month
 
 

 

African Americans Proud Legacy of Service

 
African American sailorsFrom Bunker Hill and the Forts of South Carolina to the Mountains of Afghanistan, African Americans have served with honor throughout our history.  Black soldiers helped bring peace to the Plains and defeat Fascism in Europe.  They charged up San Juan Hill, shot down Japanese Zeros at Pearl Harbor and aimed for new heights at Tuskegee.
 
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 1-888-686-0479

VA 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: 

  • After normal clinic hours and on weekends and holidays, you will have the option to speak with a Nurse.
  • During normal clinic hours, you will be directed to call your local VA Medical Center. 

And remember, you can help prevent the spread of the flu by:

  1. Get your flu shot.
  2. Practice good hand hygiene, it is essential in preventing the spread of germs. 
  3. Clean your hands frequently, especially after coughing or sneezing. Hand sanitizer can be used to clean your hands, if not visibly soiled.
  4. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Wash your hands.
VISN 23 VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS 

 Veterans Crisis Line dial 1-800-273-TALK and press 1

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.


VA Chaplaincy


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 Spotlight

A Marine Corps Veteran himself, William Duschik has faithfully volunteered at least 5 hours every week in Occupational Health since 2008. Full Story



AROUND THE NETWORK 


February 6: VA Black Hills Health Care System
Veteran Resource Fair: Veterans and their families are invited to the Hot Springs VA Medical Center to meet with businesses and organizations that provide services Veterans can take advantage of. Full Story

Feburary 9: Sioux Falls VA Health Care System
Valentines for Veterans
The Sioux Falls Dept. of Veterans Affairs will host its first Valentines for Veterans concert featuring country music recording artist James Wesley February 9, 2013 at 3:00 PM at the Washington Pavilion. Full Story

February 13: St. Cloud VA Health Care System
Local Veterans Art Show
St. Cloud VA Hosts Local Veterans Art Competition and Show February 13-14. Printable brochures are included in the full story for distribution. Full Story

 

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