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12/03/2020 04:00 PM EST

Pregnant woman using mobile phone

VA customer service personnel assisted a Veteran who was incorrectly charged $500 by a community provider for care. After misunderstandings, she received a call from a VA provider relations specialist.

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12/03/2020 02:00 PM EST

Jorge DeLeon lost his leg in an attack in Afghanistan

Jorge DeLeon served as a paratrooper with the U.S. Army. While conducting a convoy escort in Afghanistan, his Humvee hit a mine and he lost his leg.

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12/03/2020 11:30 AM EST

Navy Veteran Lee Laz is today's Veteran of the Day.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Lee Laz, who served as a bomber pilot in the Pacific Theater and received a Navy Cross during World War II.

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12/03/2020 10:00 AM EST

Doctor performing robotic surgery with remote controls

Surgery and return to work in a few days? That’s possible at Columbia VA with the Da Vinci XI robotic surgical system. Minimally invasive procedures with incredible precision and quicker recoveries.

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12/03/2020 09:00 AM EST

iNET Greenhouse Logo

The Veterans Health Administration Innovation Ecosystem’s (VHA IE’s) Innovators Network (iNET) is excited to announce the Greenhouse. The Greenhouse is a new opportunity for the health care innovation community outside of VA to collaborate directly with iNET sites throughout the country to design the innovative solutions of the future. In doing so, Greenhouse gives outside health care innovators access to the entire innovative force of iNET – a pool of engaged and equipped frontline health care professionals, millions of enthusiastic end users, Innovation Specialists, and much more. “iNET’s Greenhouse initiative is a great opportunity for VA and early-stage health companies alike, …

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12/02/2020 06:00 PM EST

Patriot Boot Camp Virtual 2021 offers free course to mentor future leaders

Patriot Boot Camp is going virtual for 2021. Veterans, service members and mil spouses can apply now for the 2-day virtual course that mentors future entrepreneurial leaders.

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12/02/2020 04:00 PM EST

women volunteer writes thank you notes

AARP’s Honoring Heroes contest offers $1000 prize to an outstanding Veteran or volunteer who helps Veterans. Until Dec. 31, 2021 you may submit a photo and an essay of fewer than 500 words online that explains how your nominee gives back to their community.

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