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Office of Rural Health Home - Veterans Affairs

(Just Now) WEBVHA Office of Rural Health. Congress established the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Rural Health (ORH) in 2006 (38 USC § 7308) to conduct, …

http://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/

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Office of Rural Health - VA.gov Veterans Affairs

(1 days ago) WEBVHA and ORH Adopt New System to Define “Rural”. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) leads the nation in caring for …

https://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/rural-definition.asp

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Research That Makes a Difference for Veterans: Rural Health

(8 days ago) WEBOperational partners will include the New England Veterans Integrated Service Network, the Office of Rural Health, and the Office of Social Work. Expanding …

https://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/portfolio_review/ruralhealth.cfm

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Rural Health - Veterans Affairs

(5 days ago) WEBArchive - State of the Art Conference: Rural Health March 28-29, 2022. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 15 percent of …

https://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/research_topics/rural_health.cfm

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AMERICA’S VETERANS THRIVE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES

(2 days ago) WEBrural Veteran health research and innovation. The Ofice of Rural Health (ORH) implements a targeted, solution-driven approach to increase access to care for the 2.7 …

http://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/docs/ORH_Strategic_Plan_2021_508-FINAL.pdf

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Health Benefits - VA.gov Veterans Affairs

(2 days ago) WEBTransportation Program Increases Rural Veterans’ Access to Health Care. September 23, 2016. To access health care services, Veterans who reside in rural …

https://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/news/transportation_program_increases_rural_veterans_access_to_health_care.asp

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Helping Veterans Cross the Digital Divide and Improve

(5 days ago) WEBVA also pioneered use of telehealth to deliver health care to Veterans from the comfort of their homes. But telehealth may not seem like an option for everyone. …

https://www.rural.gov/blog/helping-veterans-cross-digital-divide-and-improve-access-health-care

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Population Health Services (PHS) - Patient Care Services - Veterans …

(5 days ago) WEBPopulation Health Services (PHS) Population Health Services Health Equity. charged with reducing disparities in health and health care affecting Veterans, and …

https://www.patientcare.va.gov/Population_Health_Services_PHS.asp

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VA Research on Rural Health - Veterans Affairs

(7 days ago) WEBWhile 19% of Americans live in rural areas, a quarter of Veterans do. More than half (56%) of rural Veterans enrolled in VA health care are 65 years old or older. In …

https://www.research.va.gov/pubs/docs/va_factsheets/RuralHealth.pdf

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GAO-24-107559, VA HEALTH CARE: Opportunities to Improve …

(4 days ago) WEBbefore the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate May. 15, 2024 VA HEALTH CARE Opportunities to Improve Access for Veterans Living in Rural Areas What GAO …

https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-24-107559.pdf

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Three ways VA is tackling the rural clinical workforce crisis - VA News

(8 days ago) WEBVA workforce initiatives drive providers and researchers’ focus on rural Veteran health care. Rural counties experiencing employee shortages.

https://news.va.gov/97130/three-ways-va-is-tackling-the-rural-clinical-workforce-crisis/

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Caring for the Whole Rural Veteran RURAL.gov

(3 days ago) WEBCaring for the Whole Rural Veteran. November 23, 2022. By Peter Kaboli, Acting Executive Director with the Office of Rural Health at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. …

https://www.rural.gov/blog/caring-whole-rural-veteran

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GAO-24-107245, VA HEALTH CARE: Office of Rural Health …

(Just Now) WEBThis statement describes GAO’s recent work examining VHA’s Office of Rural Health, including recommendations GAO made on (1) communicating research funding …

https://www.gao.gov/assets/d24107245.pdf

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State of the Art Conference: Rural Health - Veterans Affairs

(5 days ago) WEBMarch 28-29, 2022. Meeting the needs of rural-dwelling Veterans is a priority research area supported by HSR&D. A committee comprised of HSR&D leadership and investigators, …

https://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/meetings/rural_health/

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VA Health Care: Opportunities to Improve Access for Veterans …

(2 days ago) WEBAbout a third of the 8.3 million veterans who receive Department of Veterans Affairs health care live in rural areas. The VA has sought to improve their access to …

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-107559

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HIGHLY RURAL TRANSPORTATION GRANTS - Veterans Affairs

(9 days ago) WEBWhat is the Highly Rural Transportation Grants program? The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) created the Highly Rural Transportation Grants (HRTG) program to assist …

https://www.va.gov/HEALTHBENEFITS/resources/publications/IB10-763_VA_HRTG_pocketcard_04_04_2024.pdf

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Free Rides for Vets Living in Highly Rural Areas

(4 days ago) WEBIn August, VA awarded six grants and in September awarded another five grants to organizations that will receive up to $50,000 per highly-rural area to help …

https://www.va.gov/HEALTH/NewsFeatures/2014/October/Free-Rides-for-Vets-Living-in-Highly-Rural-Areas.asp

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At Hearing on Rural Veterans Health Care, Tester Raises Alarms …

(1 days ago) WEBDuring a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing yesterday on improving rural veterans’ access to health care, Chairman Jon Tester pressed Department of …

https://www.tester.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/at-hearing-on-rural-veterans-health-care-tester-raises-alarms-about-va-mental-health-care-hiring/

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Public Health Strategies for Suicide Policy Brief Rural Health CDC

(1 days ago) WEBThe Rural Telemental Health (RTMH) program started at the Portland Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center, and now reaches rural veterans in Idaho, …

https://www.cdc.gov/rural-health/php/public-health-strategy/public-health-strategies-for-suicide.html

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Leading Causes of Death in Rural America as a Public Health Issue

(8 days ago) WEBWhat can be done to improve the health of rural communities. A CDC report provides data from 2010-2022 on the widening gap in some causes of preventable early …

https://www.cdc.gov/rural-health/php/public-health-strategy/public-health-considerations-for-leading-causes-of-death-in-rural-america.html

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Connecting unstably housed veterans living in rural areas to health

(1 days ago) WEBObjective: To understand existing care practices and policies, and potential enhancements, to improve the effectiveness of the US Department of Veterans Affairs …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38726620/

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King Continues to Press VA for Answers on Proposed Employee …

(5 days ago) WEBTo watch or download the exchange click here WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) hearing, U.S. Senator Angus King …

https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-continues-to-press-va-for-answers-on-proposed-employee-cutbacks-in-fy25-budget

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Sen. Moran Questions VA Officials Regarding Access to Rural VA

(4 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee – questioned a panel of witnesses, including …

https://www.veterans.senate.gov/2024/5/sen-moran-questions-va-officials-regarding-access-to-rural-va-hospitals-across-kansas

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Akron VA Clinic Opens New Infusion Center VA Northeast Ohio …

(2 days ago) WEBVA encourages Veterans to reach out to their VA provider about how VA can support them wherever they may be in their cancer care journey. Learn more about VA …

https://www.va.gov/northeast-ohio-health-care/news-releases/akron-va-clinic-opens-new-infusion-center/

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VA expands health care services for Veterans in Florida

(7 days ago) WEBThe Department of Veterans Affairs announced the official opening of one of its newest clinics in South Tampa, Florida. Sabal Park Clinic provides a comprehensive …

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-expands-health-care-services-for-veterans-in-florida/

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Remarkable stories show how VA nurses transform health care

(3 days ago) WEBVA nurses routinely give their time and talent to care for our Veterans, and it is through their efforts that we continue to provide the highest quality health care. As we …

https://vacareers.va.gov/job-news-advice/remarkable-stories-show-va-nurses-make-a-difference/

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About the VHA Office of Rural Health - Office of Rural Health

(5 days ago) WEBVeterans Health Administration Office of Rural Health About Page. Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family …

http://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/about/index.asp

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CONTACT US - Office of Rural Health - Veterans Affairs

(Just Now) WEBThe Office of Rural Health's central office is located in Washington, D.C. Media inquiries should be directed to [email protected]. Emails sent to this email address are not …

http://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/contactus/

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Reps. Kim, Kelly, Meuser, Schrier Introduce Legislation to Support

(3 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Dan Meuser (PA-09), and Kim Schrier (WA-08) introduced the bipartisan …

https://youngkim.house.gov/2024/05/14/reps-kim-kelly-meuser-schrier-introduce-legislation-to-support-rural-maternal-health/

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At Hearing on Rural Veterans Health Care, Tester Raises Alarms …

(5 days ago) WEB***VIDEO*** (U.S. Senate) — During a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing yesterday on improving rural veterans’ access to health care, Chairman Jon …

https://www.veterans.senate.gov/2024/5/at-hearing-on-rural-veterans-health-care-tester-raises-alarms-about-va-mental-health-care-hiring

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Grand Island Volunteers Honored By VA Nebraska-Western Iowa …

(Just Now) WEBGRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Nineteen Grand Island area residents were honored by Grand Island VA Medical Center and VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care …

https://www.va.gov/nebraska-western-iowa-health-care/stories/grand-island-volunteers-honored-by-va-nebraska-western-iowa-health-care-system/

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VA.gov Veterans Affairs

(6 days ago) WEBApply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and …

https://www.va.gov/RAC-GWVI/meetings/2024/Copy_of_feb2024/Feb_2024_Index.asp

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