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North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs Press Releases

132 Press Releases
  • Published on January 15, 2021 - 22:47 GMT

    ND Department of Veterans Affairs Main Phone Line Down

    The main office line for the ND Department of Veterans Affairs is not functioning.  Please visit our contact page to call a representative directly.  Thank you!

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  • Published on January 11, 2021 - 16:45 GMT

    Three (3) more conditions added to AGENT ORANGE presumptive conditions list

    The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA) (H.R.6395) added three (3) more conditions to the Agent Orange presumptive-conditions list wherein Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange may qualify for benefits: bladder cancer, …

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  • Published on January 4, 2021 - 17:47 GMT

    Fargo VA Health Care System approved as priority for future VA Fisher House construction

    FARGO, N.D. (Jan. 4, 2020) – The Fargo Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System (HCS) is pleased to announce it has been approved as a priority for future VA Fisher House construction to provide temporary accommodations at no charge for the families and …

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  • Published on December 17, 2020 - 00:08 GMT

    Fargo VA COVID-19 Vaccine Update

    Greetings Fargo VA Health Care System stakeholders and friends – As you are undoubtedly aware, VA is embarking on a new chapter in the fight against COVID-19. Vaccines are now being administered at VA facilities across the country. While we don’t have the …

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  • Published on December 10, 2020 - 23:04 GMT

    VA announces initial plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

    WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccinations it will implement once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization for a vaccine. VA has worked …

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  • Published on December 2, 2020 - 21:06 GMT

    VA Undersecretary for Benefits to Host 5 Tele Town Halls in December

    Five Nationwide Tele Town Halls Scheduled for December 2020 December 8, 2020 at 4pm CST/3pm MT- Housing & Homeless December 10, 2020at 4pm CST/3pm MT-Survivor & Spousal Benefits December 15, 2020  at 4pm CST/3pm MT-Veterans Healthcare & COVID …

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  • Published on December 2, 2020 - 18:48 GMT

    Fargo VA Health Care System COVID-19 vaccinations

    A brief note about current COVID-19 vaccinations. As you may be aware, VA anticipates the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will authorize one or more COVID-19 vaccines for use in the next few months. Safety continues to be the top priority in VA’s vaccine …

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  • Published on November 20, 2020 - 20:02 GMT

    Five ways VA supports rural communities during COVID-19

    VA is committed to providing high-quality health care to Veterans during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. COVID-19 has affected the lives of all Americans. The challenges facing rural communities during the pandemic leave residents particularly …

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  • Published on November 20, 2020 - 18:26 GMT

    VA has new options for Veterans to pay their VA Medical Care Copayments

    VA has new options for Veterans to pay their VA Medical Care Copayments. Veterans can pay their bill online by visiting https://www.pay.gov/public/home, then select option “Make a VA Medical Care Copayment”. Veterans can also phone a credit card payment by …

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  • Published on November 17, 2020 - 21:22 GMT

    VA releases 2020 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report

    20-170 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Nov. 12, 2020  WASHINGTON —The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released today the 2020 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report which found no significant increases in the Veteran suicide rate from 2017 …

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  • Published on November 17, 2020 - 19:59 GMT

    VA, federal partners plan for COVID-19 vaccination distribution

    20-175 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 17, 2020 WASHINGTON ― The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal partners to develop a comprehensive COVID-19 …

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  • Published on November 17, 2020 - 19:59 GMT

    VA recruiting volunteers for COVID-19 clinical trials

    20-174 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 16, 2020 WASHINGTON — As part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the department announced today its nationwide effort to recruit volunteers for COVID-19 clinical trials at …

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  • Published on November 17, 2020 - 19:59 GMT

    VA Community Town Hall with Secretary Wilkie

      JOIN US FOR A FREE, VIRTUAL EVENT for Veterans, families, caregivers, survivors, communities, service providers, VSOs, and partners! Moderated by Dr. Lynda Davis, VA's Chief Veterans Experience Officer FACEBOOK See Flyer

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  • Published on November 13, 2020 - 16:36 GMT

    Fargo VA COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall

    The Fargo VA is holding a COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall today, Nov. 13, at 1 p.m. The intended audience for this Telephone Town Hall is the general public: all Veterans, their family members, and any organization or individual who works with, or on behalf …

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  • Published on November 10, 2020 - 20:50 GMT

    Veterans Day Parade at ND Veterans Home

    ND Department of Veterans Affairs

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  • Published on November 6, 2020 - 23:23 GMT

    Fargo VA Pharmacy

    The Fargo VA Pharmacy window is temporarily closed as a COVID-19 safety precaution. Until further notice, all prescriptions will be mailed to patients unless deemed urgent by your provider. Prescription refills can be requested via telephone at 1-855-560- …

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  • Published on November 6, 2020 - 21:13 GMT

    The Fargo VA Medical Center will host a Virtual New Veteran Orientation

    The Fargo VA Medical Center will host a Virtual New Veteran Orientation on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Participants need to pre-register before Nov. 12 – call (701) 239-3700 extension 4420 to pre-register and to receive instructions for how to …

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  • Published on November 6, 2020 - 19:00 GMT

    National Native American Veterans Memorial Set to Open Veterans Day

    This Veterans Day holds special significance for Native Americans. The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) is slated to open the National Native American Veterans Memorial, Wednesday November 11, 2020. The opening will take place online and will …

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  • Published on November 4, 2020 - 21:25 GMT

    Virtual New Veteran Orientation

    The Fargo VA Medical Center will host a Virtual New Veteran Orientation on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Participants need to pre-register before Nov. 12 – call (701) 239-3700 extension 4420 to pre-register and to receive instructions for how to …

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  • Published on October 30, 2020 - 20:59 GMT

    Coronavirus Precautions at Fargo VA

    Last updated Oct. 30, 2020 – NOTE: This page is updated regularly with new COVID-19 information and guidance for the Fargo VA Health Care System's medical center and community based outpatient clinics. The Fargo VA HCS is currently offering expanded …

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