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SECVA: Rural Veterans Not Receiving Vaccine is a Concern Continuing to get COVID-19 vaccinations for Veterans – especially those in rural and highly rural areas – is a high priority, VA Secretary Denis McDonough told reporters Feb. 23. More than 1 million Veterans have at least one vaccine and 400,000 received both doses. McDonough said Veterans in rural and highly rural communities not receiving the vaccine is a concern. About 4.7 million Veterans live in rural and highly rural areas. Of those, about 2.7 million use VA health care.  LEARN MORE Sign up to stay informed about getting a COVID-19 vaccine at VA. Secretary orders review of VA’s transgender policies Secretary Denis McDonough ordered a review of VA policies to ensure that transgender Veterans and employees do not face discrimination on the basis of their gender identity and expression.  LEARN MORE

Virtual Events this Week Feb. 25 - AMPLIFY: Military Spouse Career Intensives Feb. 25 - Military Youth Mental Health & Well-Being Conversation Feb. 25 - Virtual Hiring Fair: Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Feb. 25 - Red Cross Virtual Caregiver Workshop Feb. 26 - National Veterans Art Museum Virtual Zoom Visit: Vietnam Veteran Art Feb. 26 - Atlanta - Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution Feb. 26 - Military Spouse Fellowship Program Information Session Mar. 02 - Creating a Great Elevator Pitch: Virtual Workshop for Job Seekers Mar. 03 - COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A Chat on RallyPoint Mar. 04 - Team Up Against COVID-19 with Dr. Anthony Fauci In Honor of Black History Month: The Tuskegee Airmen. Say What!? Veterans Get New Chance to Serve on Vaccination Campaign Six Veteran organizations are coming together to form the Veterans Coalition for Vaccination. Any Veteran – anywhere in the U.S. – can register or volunteer with the VCV to help get the vaccine distributed in their very own communities. LEARN MORE VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine Great American Spit Out Feb. 25th  Whatever your motivation for ditching dip and chew, support is available. VA has a resource guide for more information and support services to help you get started.  LEARN MORE STAY QUIT APP  Specially Adapted Housing grants help seriously disabled Veterans Tuskegee Airmen: Red Tail Angels Black History Month is a chance to celebrate and honor Black Americans who trailblazed paths for future generations. Among those trailblazers are the Tuskegee Airmen. LEARN MORE 3 Things to Consider in Finding the Right Therapist Benefits Breakdown: William Streitberger This week, Borne the Battle explores the Veteran Readiness and Employment Service with the Executive Director, Navy Veteran William Streitberger. Streitberger breaks down what VR&E is and what the benefit entails. LEARN MORE LISTEN VA MOBILE APPS:  COVID | BURN PIT REGISTRY | HEALTH CHAT | STAY QUIT  HealthCare.gov Marketplace Open through May 15 Do you have a friend or loved one that needs health insurance, but is not eligible for VA care? They may qualify for coverage through a Marketplace plan, Medicaid, or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).  LEARN MORE

VAntage Point Blogs: Studying sleep problems that affect Veterans Formerly homeless Veteran makes big impact supporting Veterans at Jesse Brown VA Homebound Pittsburgh Veterans receive COVID-19 vaccine at home WWII Navy Veteran finds home, thanks to Buffalo VA and HUD-VASH Dr. Michael DeBakey: The “Rebuilder of Hearts” Air Force Veteran Karla: Why I get my health care at VA VA Gulf Coast vaccinates 10,000th Veteran Adaptive Sports keep Veterans active during the pandemic Vietnam Purple Heart Veteran lets wood do the talking Coast Guard Veteran-VA employee always ready to deploy VIDEO: ICT program bridges military to post-military career VA’s Whole Health proves life changing for Navy Veteran Veterans to see continued debt relief options during pandemic From living in a tent to securing stable housing: Veteran thrives with VA assistance Community partners help with vaccine venues It’s not too late to get your flu shot Amazon donation helps connect 1,000+ homeless Veterans Even fire and smoke can’t stop The Vaccinators News Releases: VA updates musculoskeletal and muscle injuries portion of disability rating schedule to reflect changes used to evaluate Veterans’ disability compensation VA launches public guidance to further protect Veterans’ personal information VA announces additional leadership appointments

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