The Fargo VA will be hosting a VA Community Health Summit on August 15 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Fargo. Dr Teresa Imholte of the Fargo VA tells us more about the Summit, and what people can expect. Dr Imholte also highlighted some of the topics and resources that will be addressed and…
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The Department of Veterans Affairs recently awarded over $28 million in legal service grants to help veterans at risk of homelessness. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more. Rosenberger says this grant can help with a wide array of legal services from tenant landlord disputes to discharge characterization changes. Veterans interested in…
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Changes have been made to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ toxic exposure coverage and you may be eligible for coverage no matter your income. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more. If you have questions regarding your eligibility or need help applying for coverage contact your county’s veteran service office.
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced that they will be adding three more diseases to their coverage through the PACT Act, which is a law that provides health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to toxic substances. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more. Rosenberger says the PACT Act just hit…
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For the second straight year the Fergus Falls Veterans Home was awarded the “Best Nursing Homes” award for 2023 by the U.S. News & World Report magazine. Fergus Falls Veterans Home administrator Jonathan Stone tells us more about the Veterans Home and the services they offer to veterans. Stone told us more about the award…
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John Rosenberger of Norman County Veterans Services appeared on the Kaleidoscope Program to discuss some topics regarding Veterans Day and the Department of Veterans Affairs. One thing discussed in length was the Veterans Legacy Memorial which is an online database of veterans who have passed away. Rosenberger shares more details on what it is and…
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John Rosenberger of Norman County Veterans Services was on the Kaleidoscope program to discuss topics and programs regarding Veterans Services. One program that many veterans don’t know about is the Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance Program and Rosenberger wants to discuss and share more information about this program. Rosenberger says that there has also been a…
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October 16 through October 20 was the 1st National Buddy Check Week, and John Rosenberger of Norman County Veterans Services wants to explain what Budd Check Week is and how you can participate both during and after the week. For more information and more buddy resources go to the Department of Veterans Affairs website www.va.gov/initiatives/national-buddy-check-week-talk-to-10-veterans/.
The Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs will be holding an event for Minnesota Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day on Saturday, October 7 at Paul Bunyan Park in Bemidji. Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Suicide Prevention Coordinator Kristi Stites has more information on the event. One of the many tools that the Minnesota Department…
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