Tag: Fargo VA

Fargo VA holding annual Great American Smokeout 

The Fargo VA will be participating in the annual Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 21, and they are encouraging veterans to take the first step in living a smoke free life. Fargo VA Health Behavior Coordinator Dr Anna Sproull tells us more about the Great American Smokeout, and what the VA hopes it accomplishes. …
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November 18, 2024 0

Fargo VA encouraging veterans to get screened for Respiratory Disease 

Its National Respiratory Therapy Week, and the Fargo VA is encouraging veterans to get screenings for Respiratory Disease. Fargo VA Respiratory Therapist Mindy Tarvestad explains what a respiratory disease is, and how they’re typically treated.  Veterans are also encouraged to monitor their health, and be vigilant of the signs of respiratory disease, and Tarvestad tells…
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October 25, 2024 0

Fargo VA raising awareness for intimate partner violence 

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Fargo VA is raising awareness for this issue that affects many veterans and their families. Intimate Partner Violence Program Coordinator with the Fargo VA Jaime Wenner-Windahl says intimate partner violence is an issue that affects both female and male veterans at a rate that’s almost double than…
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October 21, 2024 0

Veterans Encouraged to get updated Flu Shot 

Flu season is here and that means that it’s time to get your updated flu shot. If you’re a veteran in need of a flu shot the Fargo VA Healthcare System is offering many different ways to get your vaccines up to date. Fargo VA Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program Manager Caitlin Nitz tells…
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October 7, 2024 0

Fargo VA making changes to medication 

Area Veterans receiving prescriptions through the Fargo Veterans Affairs systems will be seeing changes in their medication over the coming weeks. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more.  Rosenberger says the VA will also be conducting an assessment in regards to an exposure that has been tied to kidney cancer.  The full…
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October 1, 2024 0

Fargo Veterans Affairs breaks ground on new mental wellness and recovery facility

The Fargo VA will be breaking ground on a new state of the art mental wellness and recovery facility today. Dr Teresa Imholte, associate chief of staff for mental health at the Fargo VA says she is very excited for this expansion, and she tells us what services will be offered to veterans across Northeast…
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September 6, 2024 0

Fargo VA Summer VetFest is Thursday 

The US Department of Veterans Affairs invites all area veterans and their families to Fargo this Thursday for Summer VetFest from 4:00 until 8:00 at the Fargo VA. Fargo Health Care System Public Affairs Officer Shawn Abbas tells us more.  Abbas says there will also be over 30 booths set up, which will be there…
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August 19, 2024 0

Fargo VA hosting Mental Health Summit 

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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August 5, 2024 0