North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 17, 2020 - 02:37 GMT

Fargo VA Health Care System will hold several free drive-through influenza immunization clinics in September and October

The Fargo VA Health Care System will hold several free drive-through influenza immunization clinics in September and October for Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. For questions about eligibility, call 1-800-410-9723, extension 3428. Veterans should bring …

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Published on September 10, 2020 - 22:47 GMT

Veterans Benefits Administration Undersecretary to host a Tele-Town Hall in North Dakota

VA Under Secretary for Benefits Administration, Dr. Paul Lawrence, will host a Tele-Town Hall in North Dakota on September 15, 2020. The Tele-Town Hall will begin at 4PM CST/ 5PM MT. The Tele-Town Hall will be open to all ND Veterans and is scheduled to …

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Published on September 3, 2020 - 23:24 GMT

ND Governor Proclaims September 10,2020 "Veteran and Military Suicide Prevention Day

ND Governor Doug Burgum signs proclamation establishing September 10, 2020 as Veteran and Military Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. As part of Presedent Trumps Executive Order 13861 calling for the development of a comprehensive plan to empower veterans …

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Published on September 3, 2020 - 16:32 GMT

ND Department of Veterans Affairs (NDDVA) Announces the “Commissioners Challenge” on Suicide Prevention as part of National ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ND Department of Veterans Affairs (NDDVA) Announces the “Commissioners Challenge” on Suicide Prevention as part of National Suicide Prevention Month in September "The military along with many other organizations provide First Aid …

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Published on September 3, 2020 - 15:30 GMT

ND Governor Proclaims September 10, 2020 "Veteran and Military Suicide Prevention Day"

ND Governor Doug Burgum signs proclamation establishing September 10, 2020 as Veteran and Military Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. As part of President Trump's Executive Order 13861 calling for the development of a comprehensive plan to empower …

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Published on July 21, 2020 - 09:06 GMT

ND VVA Chapter 487 and A. Legion Post 290 to Host State VVA Picnic in New Town

VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA ND STATE PICNIC July 29—Aug. 1, 2020 Four Bears Casino Park—New Town, ND Hosted by VVA Chapter 487 (Western ND) and American Legion Post 290 Raffle Tickets Available for 12 Military Rifles! Drawing to be held on November 11, …

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Published on July 13, 2020 - 13:22 GMT

Sanford Health offers $5,000 scholarship to Veterans or Military

July 10, 2020 Sanford Health is accepting applications for four $5,000 scholarships awarded annually to veterans, Guard/Reserve members or active duty military service members who have demonstrated leadership and commitment in their community. The Sanford …

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Published on July 8, 2020 - 08:46 GMT

White House, VA launch REACH — a call to action to engage the nation in preventing suicide

July 7, 2020, 07:23:00 AM WASHINGTON – The White House and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today launched the REACH national public health campaign aimed at empowering all Americans to play a critical role in preventing suicide. The goal of REACH, …

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Published on July 1, 2020 - 11:15 GMT

2020 Camp Grafton Disabled Veteran Deer Hunt Applications Being Accepted

Valley City, ND- June 1, 2020 –The Barnes County Veteran Service Office in cooperation with North Dakota Department of Fish and Game would like to announce the 2020 Camp Grafton Disabled Veteran Deer Hunt for Veterans who are 50% disabled or greater. The …

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Published on June 1, 2020 - 10:10 GMT

ND Planning Committee to End Veteran Homelessness Holds First Meeting

The ND Planning Committee to End Veteran Homelessness lead by ND Veterans Commissioner Lonnie Wangen met for the first time at 2PM on Thursday May 21, 2020. The meeting which was planned for March 2020 was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “We were …

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Published on May 22, 2020 - 14:10 GMT

North Dakota National Guard to Conduct Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony

NEWS RELEASE 20-011 May 22, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ceremony live-streamed at www.ndguard.nd.gov MANDAN, N.D. — Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the annual Memorial Day Ceremony will be conducted virtually. Citizens are invited to view the live-stream …

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Published on May 13, 2020 - 10:53 GMT

VA National Cemeteries to Commemorate Memorial Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2020 VA national cemeteries to commemorate Memorial Day They will be open for public visitation WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today it will …

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Published on May 12, 2020 - 13:37 GMT

Fargo National Cemetery to host virtual Memorial Day event

FARGO, N.D. (May 9, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Fargo National Cemetery will host its inaugural virtual Memorial Day event on May 25, 2020. Visit www.facebook.com/fargonationalcemeterycommittee to view the event on May 25. North Dakota …

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Published on April 23, 2020 - 11:35 GMT

VA launches Rx Refill App!

VA recently launched the “Rx Refill” App! Veterans now have another option to easily use VA health care services on the go. With Rx Refill, Veterans can request VA-issued prescription refills, monitor the status of their request, track deliveries through …

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Published on April 20, 2020 - 11:39 GMT

Virtual Veterans Entrepreneurship Training Summit April 30, 2020

Virtual Panel Discussion planned for April 30, 2020. Register on Facebook @VeteranEntreporeneurshipTraining. See flyer to learn more

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Published on April 3, 2020 - 07:53 GMT

Fund set up for donations to aid COVID-19 response; personal protective equipment also being accepted

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced that monetary donations and donations of personal protective equipment are being accepted to aid in the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We know that many of you are looking for ways to help your …

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Published on April 3, 2020 - 07:50 GMT

VA News on COVID-19

Find the latest information from the Federal VA on COVID-19. Update on COVID-19 confirmed Veteran inpatients or outpatients can be found at this link https://www.publichealth.va.gov/n-coronavirus/?utm_source=Homepage&utm_campaign=Coronavirus. …

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Published on December 26, 2019 - 16:39 GMT

Changes to the DIC and SBP concurrent receipt or Widows Tax are coming

President Donald Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDA) on December 20, 2019 which included the repeal of the "Widows Tax". The Widows Tax, as it is called, is due to Concurrent Receipt laws which state that one individual …

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Published on December 2, 2019 - 10:59 GMT

Veteran Suicide Awareness and Prevention Presentation at Bismarck AMVETS

AMVETS Post #9 will host veteran suicide awareness and prevention seminar on December 16, 2019 at 7PM. The presenter for this evening’s program is Ms. Thea Ward; a national award winner, receiving rec-ognition for impacting her community with her work on …

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Published on November 14, 2019 - 16:41 GMT

New HBOT Treatment Options Available for ND Veterans with PTSD, TBI and other issues.

There has been some great strides in access to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in North Dakota. “Healing with Hyperbarics of North Dakota” located in Fargo provides HBOT treatments and is part of these studies/pilots: ND Department of Veterans Affairs …

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