1M Vaccines Given, Give Blood & Get a $5 Amazon gift card, $500 ShopVCS Giveaway

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VA has capacity to administer 600,000 vaccine doses a week VA is delivering vaccines at more than 215 sites across the country, with plans to expand to additional sites as vaccine supplies increase. Article by MilitaryTimes.com.  READ MORE   Medal of Honor recipient, "Get your Covid-19 vaccine." Hershel "Woody" Williams survived Iwo Jima, destroying six enemy pillboxes with flamethrowers. When offered the COVID-19 vaccine, the Marine Corps Veteran didn't hesitate.  WATCH Stay informed about when you can get a COVID-19 vaccine at VA We’ll send you updates on how we’re providing vaccines across the country—and when you can get a vaccine if you want one.  SIGN UP VA coronavirus Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine

February is National African American History Month Virtual Events this Week Feb. 4 - Blue Star Families COVID-19 Vaccine Live Q & A with Dr. Fauci Feb. 4 - Virtual Engage Course: Positive Parenting Initiative Feb. 5 - Virtual Support Group: Parenting School-Aged Children During a Pandemic Feb. 8 - Bunker Bingo Feb. 8 - Red Cross Caregiver Resiliency Workshop Feb. 9 - Charleston, SC - Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution Feb. 9 - Thriving, Not Just Surviving Your Relationship Feb. 9 - Accessing COVID-19 Vaccinations at the VA - What You Need to Know  Feb. 10 - Money Management Feb. 10 - Virtual Group: Coping in 2021 & Beyond Give blood to Red Cross, Get Amazon gift card Blood donors who come to give this February at American Red Cross locations will receive a $5 Amazon gift card via email. People can make an appointment to give blood, platelets or plasma with the Red Cross by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. LEARN MORE VA MOBILE APPS:  COVID | PAIN | MOVE! | QUIT SMOKING | VIDEO CONNECT Virtual Seminar on Covid-19 Vaccines for Veterans and Caregivers Join the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's webinar on February 9 at 2:30pm EST. The one hour session will focus on VA’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout plan for Veterans and their caregivers, with an open Q & A for registered attendees.  REGISTER  AARP-Celebrating Black Veterans Who Served Enter for a Chance to Win a $500 Valentine’s Gift Package on ShopVCS.com Between now and Feb. 5, anyone who signs up for a new ShopVCS.com account will be automatically entered to win the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Package, including a one-carat diamond sterling silver bracelet and a beautiful bouquet of 18 roses. LEARN MORE VA extends moratorium on evictions and foreclosures until March 31, 2021 RallyPoint members pay tribute to Veterans during the pandemic More than 370 RallyPoint members visited gravesites for fellow Veterans and their families and posted photos on the military network site, allowing a virtual visit for those unable to travel in person.  LEARN MORE                        JOIN THE DISCUSSION Hear Veterans discuss solutions for better sleep Borne The Battle Rewind: Debra Russell This week's Borne the Battle features Debra Russell, shares information about future Fisher House locations, rural COVID vaccines and how caregivers can receive the vaccine through VA. LEARN MORE                        LISTEN

VAntage Point Blogs: Transitional Work Program helps Veteran find stability VA partner American Kidney Fund helps Veteran advocate Acting Secretary Tran: VA to ease economic hardships for Veterans, their families, survivors and caregivers New rollout tool notifies high-risk Vets when to expect their vaccine Help Veterans care for their mental and emotional health as a psychologist VA deploys Mobile Vet Centers to Capitol Grounds Concerned about airborne hazard exposures? SSVF grantee, HomeFirst, helps Veteran find permanent housing Live Whole Health #58: Mobility with Movement Face of InnoVAtion: Dr. Christopher Fowler Another delicious and healthy veggie for Veterans Veterans receive cutting edge virtual reality treatments Horses, homeless Veterans, learning to connect and trust VA seeks executives to lead Veteran care in Michigan and more How family members and caregivers can help with Veterans’ appeals News Releases: VA administers 1 million COVID-19 doses, publishes facility vaccination numbers VA seeks feedback to guide future vision of VA health care VA commemorates 75 years of academic partnerships, improving health of Veterans and nation Statement by Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dat P. Tran on VA easing economic hardships for Veterans, their families, survivors and caregivers

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