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Celebrating Women's History Month and Women Veterans   March is designated as Women's History Month, commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history and the Armed Forces. From home loans to health care, VA has resources and programs for women who have served.  LEARN MORE Now available online anytime, information on VA women’s health care services available after separation from the military.  SIGN UP Sign up to stay informed about getting a COVID-19 vaccine from VA

Virtual Events this Week Mar. 11 - Houston Virtual Career Fair for Veterans Mar. 11 - Detroit - Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution Mar. 11 - Virtual Hiring Fair: STEM Mar. 11 - Road to Recovery: Vaccines and Reopening Our Community Mar. 11 - Conversations with Caregivers: Substance Use Mar. 16 - Mental Health First Aid Mar. 16 - Federal Employment (Understanding the Process & How to Apply) Mar. 16 - Western Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans Mar. 17 - Washington State GROW & Hiring Fair Mar. 17 - Women Veteran Author Panel Veteran Job Board, top Veteran employers meet on RallyPoint In an effort to connect more Veterans to meaningful careers, RallyPoint launched a Veteran Job Board that is focused on connecting small businesses with job-seeking Veterans. Businesses are invited to post their Veteran job announcements for free. VA and RallyPoint are working together to share Veteran job listings with as many Veterans and their families as possible. LEARN MORE POST A JOB  Download the COVID Coach mobile app, now available in Spanish iOS or ANDROID Register your SNAP EBT card on Amazon for exclusive benefits and discounts 1.3 million Veterans live in households that participate in USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help put food on the table. SNAP EBT cardholders qualify for 50% off Prime membership and can use their benefits to shop for groceries on Amazon Fresh and Amazon.com.  LEARN MORE COVID-19 vaccine, pregnancy and breastfeeding Questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy of breastfeeding? We have compiled a list of recommendations and resources on our blog.  LEARN MORE Find more answers to COVID-19 questions on RallyPoint JOIN VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine Veterans get updates through new digital notification feature With VANotify, Veterans can now receive even more VA notifications by email and text including confirmation of receipt of benefits applications, changes to VA account and tracking VA Pharmacy deliveries.  *Veterans do not have to sign up for VANotify. VA is automatically streamlining communications to Veterans who receive services from VA, as long as the Veteran’s contact information with VA is up to date. LEARN MORE UPDATE YOUR INFO LEARN MORE LISTEN Learn how to manage the effects of a traumatic brain injury Borne the Battle: Air Force Veteran Graciela Tiscareno-Sato Air Force Veteran Graciela Tiscarena-Sato is the founder of Gracefully Global Group, a multicultural publishing and content development firm. On this week’s episode, she discusses her military experience, transitioning into a global marketing position for Siemens, writing, publishing and more.  LEARN MORE LISTEN

VAntage Point Blogs: VA to increase transparency, communication of adverse clinical events Winter blast did not deter Shreveport VA staff VA receives Janssen COVID-19 vaccine Truman VA offers new robotic bronchoscopy intervention Coming home (for real) Rural Alaska Veterans get COVID vaccine 3 easy tips to help you focus your post-military resume Veterans receive assistance through VA social workers Amarillo VA celebrates first newborn of 2021 World War II Veteran left legacy of Veteran support National Nutrition Month and how to build a great salad You can help design VA’s future Navy Veteran and medical student has a new mission Secretary McDonough on International Women’s Day Medical support assistants are VA’s unsung workforce #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Lana Gregory McCallum Help Veterans improve their mental health as a VA social worker News Releases: VA-led coalition embarks on combined effort to prevent hospital acquired pneumonia in U.S. hospitals VA receives Janssen COVID-19 vaccine VA partnership streamlines Veterans access to care, housing assistance VA fights back against predatory claims-assistance practices VA kicks off on-demand Women’s Health Transition Training VA stands up commission to recommend new Veterans Health Administration Under Secretary

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