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COATESVILLE, PA — In a spirited celebration of the football season, the Coatesville VA Medical Center’s Community Living Center (CLC) hosted an Opening Day Event on September 21. This event, …
Football Fever Kicks Off at Coatesville VA Medical Center with Personalized Jerseys for Veterans Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jeffrey Oakley, age 40, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced this week to two years …
Veteran’s Affairs Fraud: Man Sentenced to Probation for Filing $14,000 in False Claims Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — As of August 28, VA police officers at the Coatesville VA Medical Center have begun using in-car and body-worn cameras in an effort to enhance transparency, build …
VA Police at Coatesville VA Medical Center Now Equipped with Body and Dash Cams Read More
Until 11:59 p.m. local time on Sept. 30, 2023, Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care, and left active duty between Sept. 11, 2001, …
Veterans: Don’t Miss the Next PACT Act Deadline for Health Care Enrollment Read More
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced that it will deploy 25 mobile medical units across the country during the next six months to provide health care and support to …
VA to Deploy 25 Mobile Medical Units Nationwide: Bringing Care and Support to Homeless and At-Risk Veterans Read More
U.S. Senator Bob Casey, the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Senator Rick Scott this week introduced the Veterans Accessibility Act to ensure that VA complies with …
U.S. Senators Introduce Veterans Accessibility Act to Empower Those with Disabilities Read More
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced a new settlement agreement with the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) that resolves litigation over adverse actions taken against former VA employees …
VA and AFGE Reach Historic Settlement, Resolving Adverse Actions and Ensuring Accountability for Former Employees Read More
VA and the NAACP recently announced an agreement to work together to advance and improve the quality of life for all Veterans, including minority Veterans.
VA and NAACP Partner to Improve Quality of Life for Veterans: Advancing Equity and Inclusive Care Read More
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced that Veterans under 40 who may have been exposed to burn pits and other toxins during their service are now eligible for breast …
VA Expands Cancer Screening for Young Veterans Exposed to Toxins: Breast Cancer Risk Assessments and Mammograms Now Available Read More
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that 67% of VA hospitals included in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings received either 4 or …
VA Hospitals Outshine Non-VA Facilities in Quality Star Ratings: Latest Evaluation Highlights Superior Care Read More