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01/23/2021 04:00 PM EST

Hand turns dice and changes off line to on line

Charles Murray used to lug his heavy 12-year-old laptop 3 miles on his bike for his VA telehealth appointments. He now connects with his care team via VA Video Connect from a VA-connected iPad at home.

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01/23/2021 02:00 PM EST

The word Diabetes written on glass wall

The American Diabetes Association awarded joint recognition to VA and DOD for state-of-the-art virtual diabetes training. VA program created the virtual platform and assisted in content creation.

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01/23/2021 11:30 AM EST

Air Force Veteran Larry Kralj is today's Veteran of the Day.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Larry Kralj, who served as a military dog handler at multiple locations during the Vietnam War.

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01/23/2021 09:00 AM EST

January's woman author is Navy and Air Force Veteran Julia Maki Pyrah, who served aboard P-3C Orions as an aviation systems warfare operator from 1997-2002.

January’s woman author is Navy and Air Force Veteran Julia Maki Pyrah, who served aboard P-3C Orions as an aviation systems warfare operator from 1997-2002.

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01/22/2021 04:00 PM EST

Therapist assists elderly resident with control pad

A therapeutic sensory device at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System’s Community Living Center uses lights and sounds to either stimulate or calm Veterans. Nurses report it helps with dementia population.

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