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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has critical responsibilities for promoting health and preventing disease among Veterans. By developing evidence-based public health policy, conducting operations research, and performing educational outreach, we continue to support America’s Veterans and the VA workforce.

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Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

WebThe federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19, declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service (PHS), expires at the end of the day on May 11, 2023. As …

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Health & Wellness

WebHealth & Wellness. Find out how to stay healthy with vaccinations and infection-control habits, employee wellness programs, and violence prevention. Tobacco …

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Military Exposures

WebMilitary Exposures & Your Health Newsletter. The latest issue of the quarterly newsletter Military Exposures & Your Health contains information on the toxic …

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Research on Health Effects of Herbicide Exposure

WebDioxin is a highly toxic substance found in Agent Orange and some other herbicides. Studies suggest that this chemical may be related to a number of cancers …

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COVID-19 Response Reports

WebThe COVID-19 Response Report and its annexes provide findings, recommendations and insights about pandemic care that can be used to combat COVID-19 and to support …

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Public Health Newsletters

WebPublic Health Matters. Insider’s look at flu prevention, smoking cessation, HIV/AIDS care, and hepatitis C care in VA. return to top. Apply for and manage the VA …

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Ebola Virus Disease

WebThe risk of an Ebola outbreak in the U.S. is very low according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Ebola virus is spread by close contact …

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A resource for clinical providers A. ASK THE VETERAN ABOUT …

WebExposures may affect any system of the body, but the most common sites are the skin and the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. Do not rule out current or latent …

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Veterans Exposure Team

WebVET-HOME clinicians can even do early morning or late afternoon telehealth appointments to best meet your needs. You can contact VET-HOME by calling 833-633-VTHM (833 …

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Missile Community

WebMissile Community A perimeter check around a missile alert facility Source: U.S. Air Force. Over the last few decades, the missile community has raised concerns …

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Camp Lejeune: Past Water Contamination

WebIn accordance with the 2012 Camp Lejeune health care law, VA provides cost-free health care for certain conditions to Veterans who served at least 30 days of active duty at …

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Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Exposures

WebWhile on active duty, military service members may have been exposed to a variety of airborne hazards including: The smoke and fumes from open burn pits. Sand, dust, and …

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Agent Orange Newsletter

WebVA’s Health Outcomes Military Exposures (HOME) is committed to educating health care providers about military environmental exposures and their impact on health. As a part …

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