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National Salute to Veteran Patients Week

#VetResources (sign up) (share) - for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers and Survivors VA Podcast: The 2020 State of VA Veteran News Network: 98 year old WWII Veteran jumps out of a perfectly good airplane Photo of the week: Veterans memorial service at DFW National Cemetery Veterans to see continued improvements in 2020 Veterans will continue to see improvements in VA services, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said at "State of the VA" speech Feb. 5 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. These improvements for Veterans include increased innovation—including the VA's first 5G hospital—along with decreased wait times for appointments and better overall care. READ MORE WATCH Veterans receive help through clergy training program Veterans—especially those in rural areas—are receiving added attention through a VA program focused on training clergy and other groups interested in helping Veterans. More than two dozen trainees met Jan. 30 in Medora, North Dakota, for the Community Clergy Training Program to Support Rural Veterans Mental Health. LEARN MORE  Update your contact information in minutes Moving? Taking an extended vacation? New phone number? Simply want VA to reach you at a different address? Whatever the reason may be, you can update your contact information on VA.gov in minutes. UPDATE Military Sisterhood Initiative to go live February 18 The free social platform is designed to connect women Veterans to VA and other resources, like peer-to-peer support, online courses and in-person events across the country. SIGN UP Registration Open for 2020 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic Applications are now open for Veterans interested in participating in the 2020 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, Sept. 20-25 in San Diego, Calif. Hosted by VA San Diego Healthcare System, the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic offers adventure sports and recreational activities such as sailing, surfing, kayaking, and cycling for Veterans with disabilities.  APPLY VA Honors Hospitalized Veterans During National Salute to Veteran Patients Week VA observes National Salute to Veteran Patients week Feb. 9-15. We honor hospitalized Veterans this week by encouraging people to seek opportunities to volunteer at their local VA medical facilities. The week of Feb. 14 each year is your opportunity to thank a special group of men and women.  LEARN MORE Did you know the National Resource Directory has more than 14,000 vetted resources available to you right now?  VAntage Point Innovation Spreads at Diffusion of Excellence Base Camp and VHA Diffusion Academy Veterans and caregivers turn to free CaringBridge sites for support VA encourages women Veterans to take control of their heart health Kidney transplant program restores Veterans' quality of life Make a lasting impact on Veterans' care as a VAMC Executive Director Korean War landmine victim committed himself to helping others Veterans in wheelchairs roll toward independence Veterans Healing Veterans scholarship provides medical education for Veterans Veterans share views on VA's health record transformation in new video Albuquerque Fisher House welcomes first family Formerly homeless Veterans benefit from employment program at Chicago VA VA medical center reveals new Whole Health web page Discover the total rewards of a career caring for Veterans VFW's Unmet Needs Program provides grant funds New videos showcase choices, National Guard, Reserve VHA Innovators Network Innovator of the Month: Larry Hillson VA News Releases VA encourages communities to volunteer and recognize hospitalized Veterans during National Salute to Veteran Patients week Statement from Secretary Robert Wilkie Secretary Wilkie statement on President Trump's State of the Union address VA strengthens care and benefits for Veterans with $243 billion budget request for fiscal year 2021 Find a VA Facility near you.  FACILITY LOCATOR Not sure where to start?  VA WELCOME KIT   No Veteran Should Be Without a Place to Call Home Free Help for Homeless Veterans Dial 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) for 24/7 access VA's services for homeless and at-risk Veterans Homeless Veteran Chat Confidential, 24/7 online support for homeless Veterans and friends https://www.va.gov/homeless for more information Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?  Did you know that VA offers same day services in Primary Care and Mental Health at 172 VA Medical Centers across the country? Make the Connection Resource Locator Contact the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255.) Learn how RallyPoint can help you and other members of the Veteran community. Connect with Veterans about mild to moderate TBIs. Discuss with Veterans the symptoms of un-undiagnosed brain injuries. Learn ways to get free R&R style PTSD treatment.