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VA Health Chat allows Veterans to immediately connect with VA health care clinicians over text-messaging. No need to travel to a VA facility. Just tap the app and start receiving telehealth services from our care team.
The VA Health Chat App provides easy, online access to chat with VA staff when you have minor health questions, want to schedule an appointment, have a non-life threatening health concern, and more.

 

My first time using VA Health Chat and it was impressive! I'm sure I will use it again. Thank you for this service."

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This is much easier than doing a walk in at the clinic and I will definitely use this again if necessary." 

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Use VA Health Chat for immediate answers when:

You feel ill and unsure about going to an emergency room or clinic
You have a reaction to a medication
You have questions about your prescriptions
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It's perfect for those who:

Have mobility issues or health care conditions that make it difficult to visit a VA facility.
Live in rural areas and may not have convenient access to a VA facility, nor adequate broadband bandwidth to conduct a video conferencing telemedicine session.
May not have access to a quiet, private space to conduct a telemedicine consultation.
Want access to primary care, telemental health, and a whole range of other telehealth services from a single source.

 

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Refill a VA prescription
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Rehabilitation And Long Term Care Division (RLTC) | VA Portland Health Care | Veterans Affairs
The program is currently accessed through a consult placed by an inpatient or outpatient VA provider.
The Home Infusion program
 This service provides infusion services, most often for chemotherapy or IV antibiotics, in the home.  Community agency staff provides the supportive services needed to receive these treatments in a comfortable and familiar setting rather than in a skilled nursing facility or hospital setting.  The program is currently accessed through a consult placed by an inpatient or outpatient VA provider.
The Homemaker/Home-Health Aide
This program is designed to help Veterans who are in need of nursing home placement to remain supported in their homes.  Services, which are provided by community agency staff, may include bathing and personal care, as well as grocery shopping, cooking, laundry, errands, and transport to medical appointments.  The program is currently accessed through a consult placed by a VA Primary Care Provider.
Home Respite

Home Respite provides temporary relief, assistance, and support to those Veterans and their primary caregivers who are dealing with long-term disability or chronic illness in their home.  Non-skilled care is provided to Veterans by agencies operating in the community.  The program is currently accessed through a consult placed by a VA Primary Care Provider.
Community Adult Day Health Care Centers in the community contract with the VA to provide supportive services and socialization to Veterans in an outpatient setting.  The day center staff provide health maintenance, social interaction, and rehabilitation services to frail elderly Veterans in the community.  The program is currently accessed through a consult placed by a VA Primary Care Provider.

Veteran Directed Care
Veteran Directed Care gives Veterans who would otherwise need nursing home level of care the opportunity to self-direct the care needed in order to remain safely at home.  Veterans in this program are given a flexible budget for supportive skilled and nob-skilled services that can be managed by the Veteran or caregiver.  They are assisted through the process by a case manager from the local Area Agency on Aging who has a long history of consumer-directed programs.  The program is currently accessed through a consult placed by a VA Primary Care Provider.
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Sleep Disorders Center | VA Montana Health Care | Veterans Affairs
Sleep Disorders Center | VA Montana Health Care | Veterans Affairs

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Sleep Disorders Center

At various points in our lives, all of us suffer from a lack of sleep. But, if you are spending enough time in bed and still wake up tired or feel very sleepy during the day, you may have a sleep disorder. We can help. 

Our Sleep Disorders Center, located at 2271 Deerfield Lane, Helena, Montana, offers a comprehensive suite of sleep services to Montana Veterans. This includes initial sleep disorders consult review by a licensed sleep provider, with follow up Sleep MD and PA clinics, in-lab and at-home sleep studies, ln-lab PAP titrations including CPAP, BiPAP and advanced PAP modalities such as ASV and AVAPS, nocturnal oximetry and actigraphy. All studies performed are interpreted by a board-certified sleep physician.
We provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment and patient education for a variety of sleep disorders including, but not limited to, circadian rhythm disorders, hypersomnias (sleepiness), insomnia, parasomnias, sleep related movement disorders, and sleep related breathing disorders. Our sleep providers will work with your doctors if you are a candidate for surgery or dental appliances to help you get a good night’s sleep.
CPAP compliance and follow-up is available by licensed RTs in four VA clinics (Helena VA Clinic, Benjamin Charles Steele VA Clinic, Great Falls VA Clinic, and David J. Thatcher VA Clinic), to include remote data monitoring. RTs work with the Sleep MD/PA like an RN in a PACT team as a case manager for patients with Sleep disorders.
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Customers of AT&T with limited and unlimited data plans will not incur data charges while using VA Video Connect on the AT&T mobile network. 
Use of VA Video Connect may still result in data charges if the AT&T subscribers are:

Roaming: Both domestic and international roaming on the AT&T network will incur data charges.
Connecting to VA Video Connect through a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

For questions about your cellular bill, please contact AT&T at 800-331-0500 Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CT or Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CT.
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Customers of Verizon with limited data plans will not incur data fees while using VA Video Connect on the Verizon 4G LTE network. For Verizon’s unlimited plans, including all 5G plans, there are no additional data fees to use VA Video Connect; however, VA Video Connect data can count toward a data down-speeding limit depending on a customer’s purchased data plan.
Use of VA Video Connect may still result in data charges if the Verizon subscribers are:

Roaming: Both domestic and international roaming on the Verizon Wireless network will incur data charges.
Connecting to VA Video Connect through a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

For questions about your cellular bill, please contact Verizon at 800-922-0204 or log into your My Verizon account.
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SafeLink customers who own a SafeLink phone that uses the T-Mobile network will not incur data fees while using VA Video Connect on the T-Mobile 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G networks. Data use related to VA Video Connect does not count toward the customer’s high-speed data balance.
Patient Advocates | VA Portland Health Care | Veterans Affairs
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The Patient Advocates at VA Portland Health Care System are specifically trained to provide a consistent, exceptional experience, that builds trust and confidence with Veterans and their families. If you've experienced any problems that you haven't been able to resolve by talking with your care team, please reach out to one of our patient advocates.

 We are now offering VA Video Connect appointments for Veterans to speak with a Facility Patient Advocate
 

The Veteran Experience Office Now Has Virtual Appointments!You can schedule your appointment by calling 2 ext. 58549Or by sending a secure message to the Patient AdvocatesRequired information to include: Full Name Date of Birth Days and times you are availableWe will then confirm your appointment.

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Hours: Monday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Call-in support; leave a message 24/7 and expect call back within 3 business days.

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Advanced Education In General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency Program | VA Birmingham Health Care | Veterans Affairs
Advanced Education In General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency Program | VA Birmingham Health Care | Veterans Affairs

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Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency Program

The Birmingham VA Health Care System is a progressive and innovative teaching facility and enjoys a close affiliation with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)School of Dentistry. This collaboration helps to provide this medical center with excellent resources and an academic environment that provides for an outstanding residency program in general dentistry.

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The AEGD Residency Program is a comprehensive General Dentistry Program with advanced training in most aspects of dentistry. The program is designed to provide training beyond the level of pre-doctoral education in oral health care, using applied basic and behavioral sciences. Education is based on the concept that oral health is an integral and interactive part of total health. Our program is designed to expand the depth and scope of the graduate’s knowledge and skills to enable them to provide comprehensive oral health care to a diverse range of population groups, with an emphasis on the medically compromised.
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At the VA Boston Healthcare System, our experienced health care teams are guided by the needs of Veterans, their families and caregivers.

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In a touching ceremony held Nov. 7, 2023, at the West Roxbury VA campus in Massachusetts, the collaborative efforts of VA Boston Healthcare System staff and Comcast’s Veteran Network culminated in the ribbon cutting and dedication of Adam's Corner.

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Medical Foster Home Program | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs


Medical Foster Home Program | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs

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The Medical Foster Home Program (MFH) is a voluntary program that offers safe, long-term care in a homelike setting. MFH is an affordable, comprehensive-care housing alternative for Veterans.

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All Veterans are visited by the VA Home Based Primary Care Team, who provide primary care case management in the foster home, and regular visits are made by the VA Home Care Team, which includes primary care providers, nurses, social workers, dieticians, psychologist, occupational therapists and recreational therapists.
Medical foster home features

Furnished private room
24-hour care plan; your caregiver lives in the home and provides hands on daily care
Medication management
Personal care (dressing, grooming, bathing, etc.)
Meals, laundry, cleaning
Flexible daily routine with various recreational options
Long term care option, including through hospice care
Signed care agreement between caregiver and the Veteran or their legal representative
Personalized care
Maximum of 3 residents per home
High quality care outcomes and high Veteran satisfaction results
Metro area - 40 mile radius from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System medical center

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Mindfulness Institute | VA Portland Health Care | Veterans Affairs
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Mindfulness Institute

The Mindfulness Institute is a new Whole Health program focused on improving the health and well-being of Veterans and Staff, through the promotion of evidence-based Mindfulness Training across the VA Portland Healthcare System.

What is the VA Portland Mindfulness Institute?
The Mindfulness Institute is a new Whole Health program focused on improving the health and well-being of Veterans and Staff, through the promotion of evidence-based Mindfulness Training across the VA Portland Healthcare System.

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"MBSR is the BEST program the VA has come up with... it saved my life." 
-- Wayne, Army Veteran. MBSR Graduate, VA Portland. 

What is Mindfulness and Mindfulness Training?
Mindfulness, or mindful awareness, can be defined as bringing gentle awareness to one's present moment experience, on purpose, with an attitude of curiosity, openness, and even kindness. Put simply, it means paying attention to what you're paying attention to. However, as our experience quickly shows us (if we choose to pay attention), we spend an amazing amount of time lost in thoughts, emotional reactivity, old habits, and dis-connected from the world around us.
Mindfulness training, is a method or technique, and refers to a family of meditation or attentional practices as well as certain movement practices, that when engaged in over time, lead to greater levels of mindful awareness as well as other positive mental states.