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Durham VA Mass Vaccinations a Success: In February, the Durham VA Healthcare System (DVAHCS) held two mass vaccination events administering doses of the Pfizer Vaccine to more than 6,000 Veterans. The Durham VA is preparing to vaccinate more Veterans.
COVID-19 Vaccine for Approved Caregivers: The Durham VA Health Care System has received approval to vaccinate Primary or Secondary Family Caregivers who are enrolled in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).
COVID-19 Vaccine for High Risk Veterans: The Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS) has received authorization to provide the COVID-19 vaccines to the most vulnerable Veterans including Veteran frontline essential workers in our communities.
DVAHCS Selected for COVID-19 Vaccine Trials: The Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS) will begin a clinical trial for the single-dose investigational COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson.
Army Veteran Beats COVID-19: On June 26, 2020, Army Veteran Ollie Hendricks felt the sun on his face for the first time in two months. After a battle with Coronavirus, Ollie is being discharged from the Durham VA Healthcare System.
Reporting Non-VA Emergency Room Visits: Beginning June 8, 2020, the Office of Community Care is requesting that all Veterans report their non-VA Emergency Department visits to the Department of Veteran Affairs within 72 hours of the start of emergency care.
Managing Stress During COVID-19: Feeling stressed by COVID-19? In this video, Dr. Jonathan Leinbach, Associate Chief of Staff for mental and behavioral health, shares helpful methods for managing the challenges associated with COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
VA MISSION Act Urgent Care Benefits: The urgent care benefit covers treatment of non-emergent symptoms such as flu-like symptoms, wheezing, sprains, sore throats, painful urination, bumps and bruises, ear pain, and mild skin irritations.
Text Message Appointment Reminders Now Available: NEW - Text messages -- Get automatic reminders sent 48 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment. Enrolled Veterans can cancel, confirm future appointments and download a calendar file.
Direct Scheduling for Oncology: Eligible DVAHCS Veterans with active cancer can directly schedule Oncology appointments making access to specialty care services faster and easier for Veterans, while improving availability for primary care services.