by admin | Nov 24, 2020 | News
Veterans have a significantly higher suicide rate than other adults in the U.S. This means Veterans are also more likely to have known someone who took their own life. Uniting for Suicide Postvention (USPV) helps make sense of a suicide loss. The program connects...
by admin | Nov 19, 2020 | News
Planning is underway at VA to deliver a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available. VA is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop a phased plan based on five core ethical pillars: safety, maximizing the benefit of the vaccine,...
by Paul Baffico | Oct 30, 2020 | News
In a landmark event for Veteran health care, VA rolled out its new electronic health record system Oct. 24 at select medical facilities in the Pacific Northwest. This technology will help create a better health care and patient experience for Veterans. The EHR will be...
by Paul Baffico | Oct 8, 2020 | News
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center The @DeptVetAffairs Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers has begun to expand eligibility to Veterans of earlier eras. Read more, or contact our FHCC Caregiver support office at: 224-610-2273...
by Paul Baffico | Aug 3, 2020 | News
Telehealth video visits by Veterans have increased by 1,132 percent The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the daily lives of Veterans across the country. This includes how they are connecting with their VA health care teams. They are increasingly using VA...
by admin | Jun 19, 2020 | News
Our staff members are taking precautions to protect their health, as well as that of their loved ones. We are implementing extra measures to clean and disinfect our Grayslake DryHootch Drop-In Center. Furthermore, we have canceled all LCVFSF scheduled meetings and...
