The Fargo VA Health System and the Detroit Lakes VFW are teaming up to open a new Accessing Telehealth through Local Area Stations (ATLAS) site on March 21 at the Detroit Lakes VFW. Fargo VA Facility Telehealth Coordinator Jamie Werth explains what an ATLAS site is and how it will work. Werth also explained how…
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Fishing is one of the most popular outdoor activities to do in Minnesota, and if you’re a veteran the Fargo VA is giving you the chance to expand or adopt new fishing skills through some new classes. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more. For more information or to get registered contact…
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One service that’s available to veterans across the Red River Valley through the Fargo VA is their Whole Health Services, and for many you don’t even need a referral from a doctor or other medical expert. Nancy Ruud from the Fargo VA explains what Whole Health is, and some of the programs that are available…
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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