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04/23/2021 04:00 PM EDT

Woman holding up sign for smiling baby in car

VA Veteran mom baby showers: Usual in-person in-door celebrations in VA Medical Centers adapted to drive-through or virtual platforms. Nearly 300 moms were honored at 14 medical centers.

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04/23/2021 02:00 PM EDT

A pharmacist vaccinates an elderly woman

VA pharmacist David Panning worked on the studies for a new COVID-19 vaccine, then used a similar drug to vaccinate his great grandmother-in-law thanks to the SAVE LIVES Act.

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04/23/2021 11:30 AM EDT

Army Veteran George Thomas is today's Veteran of the day.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran George Thomas, who served as an artilleryman in the 23rd Infantry Division during the Vietnam War.

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04/23/2021 10:00 AM EDT

Lung cancer awareness month with white/ light pearl color ribbon on woman's hand support on aged wood

Diagnosed with lung cancer can be a lonely experience. VA partner GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer has a page dedicated to stories from Veterans of various ages, service backgrounds and cancer type.

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04/23/2021 09:00 AM EDT

New financial planning tool

OIT’s new financial management tool is making it easier for Veterans to access and manage their debt with VA.

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04/22/2021 04:00 PM EDT

Nurse giving Veteran vaccine shot

Fifty-three percent of Veterans receiving health care at Hines have received at least one dose either through Hines, its six outpatient clinics, or its homeless and homebound care outreach programs.

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