Are you a veteran approaching 65…? VA Healthcare, Medicare and TRICARE For Live (TFL) can work together. The right mix depends on your individual needs.
What you need to know:
•Timing matters.
•VA is its own system. There is no enrollment fee for veterans and no bill to e you receive at VA.
•TFL fills the gaps. Once active, TRICARE For Life covers deductibles, copays and extras that Medicare alone does not, such as routine eye exams.
•Access can change over time. Your VA priority, local wait times and health needs may shift. Medicare keeps that door open.
•VA and TFL work together. Enrolling in one does not cancel out the other.

Not enrolled in VA Healthcare yet?
•Apply with VA Form 10-10EZ, using one of these methods:
oOnline at va.gov/health-care/ap…
oBy phone, dialing 877-222-VETS (8387)
oBy mail or in person (Bring the completed form to your nearest VA facility)
If mailing, mail to:
•Health Eligibility Center
P.O. Box 5207
Janesville, WI 53547-5207

If you still have questions, an accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representative, attorney or claims agent can help you navigate VA, Medicare and TFL together, at no cost.
Find one at va.gov/get-help-from-….
This is general information. Eligibility, costs and deadlines depend on your individual circumstances.

Click the link below to read our latest story on how Dr. Liam Kiernan, a VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Center (SCI/D) physical therapist at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC), recently earned the VA Excellence in ce Award, recognizing outstanding clinical practice within the VA, the Paralyzed Veterans of America Clinical Excellence Award and Regis University’s Clinical Instructor of the Year Award.

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The Veteran Express Same-Day Walk-In Clinic at the PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom VA Clinic can help with minor conditions such as coughs, colds, flu, sore throat, strep throat, ear problems, urinary symptoms, skin conditions, minor injuries, sprains, strains, and low back pain.

Vet e emergency-level services.

For chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe abdominal pain, broken bones, severe burns, overdose or poisoning, seizures, loss of consciousness, active bleeding, serious wounds, possible stroke symptoms, or thoughts of suicide or self-harm, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room.

For non-life-threatening concerns that Vet Express cannot treat, seek care at an Urgent Care clinic or contact your VA care team.

For a mental health crisis, call or text 988, then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.

When symptoms are severe or life-threatening, do not wait—get emergency help.

Dr. Emmy Betz, an Eastern Colorado GRECC physician-scientist, is the senior author on a recent paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), "Firearm-Related Discussions as an Age-Friendly Intervention".

The article discusses practical means for how clinicians s safety discussions into conversations of other safety-related aging risk factors (e.g., steep stairs, deep bathtubs, etc.) to ensure such discussions are palatable for clinicians and older veterans.

The article can be found on the NEJM website: nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

Are you a veteran approaching 65…? VA Healthcare, Medicare and TRICARE For Live (TFL) can work together. The right mix depends on your individual needs.
What you need to know:
•Timing matters.
•VA is its own system. There is no enrollment fee for veterans and no bill to e you receive at VA.
•TFL fills the gaps. Once active, TRICARE For Life covers deductibles, copays and extras that Medicare alone does not, such as routine eye exams.
•Access can change over time. Your VA priority, local wait times and health needs may shift. Medicare keeps that door open.
•VA and TFL work together. Enrolling in one does not cancel out the other.

Not enrolled in VA Healthcare yet?
•Apply with VA Form 10-10EZ, using one of these methods:
oOnline at va.gov/health-care/ap…
oBy phone, dialing 877-222-VETS (8387)
oBy mail or in person (Bring the completed form to your nearest VA facility)
If mailing, mail to:
•Health Eligibility Center
P.O. Box 5207
Janesville, WI 53547-5207

If you still have questions, an accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representative, attorney or claims agent can help you navigate VA, Medicare and TFL together, at no cost.
Find one at va.gov/get-help-from-….
This is general information. Eligibility, costs and deadlines depend on your individual circumstances.

The Denver/Seattle Center of Innovation (COIN) for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care, located in Aurora, Colorado, is seeking enthusiastic and innovative applicants for our MD and PhD Advanced Fellowships in Health Systems Research (HSR).

This two-year HSR Fellowship PhD researchers with the training and support needed to apply their research within the Veterans Health Administration (VA), complete publishable research projects, and help launch VA-based health systems research careers. The Denver COIN seeks researchers whose interests position them to impact and improve Veterans’ health.

The HSR Fellowship emphasizes education, research, and mentorship, allowing Fellows to hone skills in a variety of areas. Learn more at this website: seattledenvercoin.research.va.gov/SEATTLEDENVERC…

Applications open Nov. 1, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The application deadline is Jan. 15.

In Pueblo, Colorado, volunteer drivers help Veterans travel to VA medical appointments in Colorado Springs and Aurora. But with fewer drivers available, the need for volunteers continues to grow.

Interested in becoming a volunteer driver?

VA volunteer drivers can choose routes schedules. By volunteering your time, you can help Veterans access the care they need while making meaningful connections along the way.

Learn more about VA volunteer opportunities reach out to:

VAVolunteer@va.gov
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November is Native American Heritage Month

Native Americans serve in the military at a rate rivaling any other group. Such service is a tradition passed down through generations, rooted in commitment to communities and country.

This November, VA honors Native American Veterans d our nation’s history. To every Native Veteran: thank you for your service, and thank you for a legacy that inspires us all.

There is a new process in place at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center regarding universal gowning in the Emergency Department.

To help us provide safe, consistent care to every veteran, our Emergency Department has adopted a universal gowning process. This means all to change into a gown during their visit, regardless of the reason they came in.

This is not a reflection of you, your symptoms, or your situation. It is a standard step we now apply to everyone, every time, so that our team can:

• Provide a thorough and timely exam
• Respond quickly if your condition changes
• Reduce assumptions or bias in care by treating every veteran the same way.

Please be informed that you have a right to ask questions, request a staff member of a specific gender to assist you, ask for a private space to change, and let us know if you need extra time or support. If wearing a gown is difficult for you because of past experiences, please tell a staff member — we want to work with you to make this as comfortable as possible.

Your comfort, dignity, and sense of safety matter to us. Thank you for partnering with us in your care.

The Veteran Express Same-Day Walk-In Clinic at the PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom VA Clinic can help with minor conditions such as coughs, colds, flu, sore throat, strep throat, ear problems, urinary symptoms, skin conditions, minor injuries, sprains, strains, and low back pain.

Vet e emergency-level services.

For chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe abdominal pain, broken bones, severe burns, overdose or poisoning, seizures, loss of consciousness, active bleeding, serious wounds, possible stroke symptoms, or thoughts of suicide or self-harm, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room.

For non-life-threatening concerns that Vet Express cannot treat, seek care at an Urgent Care clinic or contact your VA care team.

For a mental health crisis, call or text 988, then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.

When symptoms are severe or life-threatening, do not wait—get emergency help.

Are you a veteran approaching 65…? VA Healthcare, Medicare and TRICARE For Live (TFL) can work together. The right mix depends on your individual needs.
What you need to know:
•Timing matters.
•VA is its own system. There is no enrollment fee for veterans and no bill to e you receive at VA.
•TFL fills the gaps. Once active, TRICARE For Life covers deductibles, copays and extras that Medicare alone does not, such as routine eye exams.
•Access can change over time. Your VA priority, local wait times and health needs may shift. Medicare keeps that door open.
•VA and TFL work together. Enrolling in one does not cancel out the other.

Not enrolled in VA Healthcare yet?
•Apply with VA Form 10-10EZ, using one of these methods:
oOnline at va.gov/health-care/ap…
oBy phone, dialing 877-222-VETS (8387)
oBy mail or in person (Bring the completed form to your nearest VA facility)
If mailing, mail to:
•Health Eligibility Center
P.O. Box 5207
Janesville, WI 53547-5207

If you still have questions, an accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representative, attorney or claims agent can help you navigate VA, Medicare and TFL together, at no cost.
Find one at va.gov/get-help-from-….
This is general information. Eligibility, costs and deadlines depend on your individual circumstances.

Are you a veteran approaching 65…? VA Healthcare, Medicare and TRICARE For Live (TFL) can work together. The right mix depends on your individual needs.
What you need to know:
•Timing matters.
•VA is its own system. There is no enrollment fee for veterans and no bill to e you receive at VA.
•TFL fills the gaps. Once active, TRICARE For Life covers deductibles, copays and extras that Medicare alone does not, such as routine eye exams.
•Access can change over time. Your VA priority, local wait times and health needs may shift. Medicare keeps that door open.
•VA and TFL work together. Enrolling in one does not cancel out the other.

Not enrolled in VA Healthcare yet?
•Apply with VA Form 10-10EZ, using one of these methods:
oOnline at va.gov/health-care/ap…
oBy phone, dialing 877-222-VETS (8387)
oBy mail or in person (Bring the completed form to your nearest VA facility)
If mailing, mail to:
•Health Eligibility Center
P.O. Box 5207
Janesville, WI 53547-5207

If you still have questions, an accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representative, attorney or claims agent can help you navigate VA, Medicare and TFL together, at no cost.
Find one at va.gov/get-help-from-….
This is general information. Eligibility, costs and deadlines depend on your individual circumstances.

The Veteran Express Same-Day Walk-In Clinic at the PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom VA Clinic can help with minor conditions such as coughs, colds, flu, sore throat, strep throat, ear problems, urinary symptoms, skin conditions, minor injuries, sprains, strains, and low back pain.

Vet e emergency-level services.

For chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe abdominal pain, broken bones, severe burns, overdose or poisoning, seizures, loss of consciousness, active bleeding, serious wounds, possible stroke symptoms, or thoughts of suicide or self-harm, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room.

For non-life-threatening concerns that Vet Express cannot treat, seek care at an Urgent Care clinic or contact your VA care team.

For a mental health crisis, call or text 988, then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.

When symptoms are severe or life-threatening, do not wait—get emergency help.

The PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom VA Clinic lab will close at 12 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 30, for the remainder of the day.

Veterans living in Colorado Springs, and the surrounding areas, who will need lab services that afternoon may use the walk-in labs at the Union Boulevard or Space operations at the Lindstrom lab will resume Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 a.m.

Thank you for your understanding.

Are you a veteran approaching 65…? VA Healthcare, Medicare and TRICARE For Live (TFL) can work together. The right mix depends on your individual needs.
What you need to know:
•Timing matters.
•VA is its own system. There is no enrollment fee for veterans and no bill to e you receive at VA.
•TFL fills the gaps. Once active, TRICARE For Life covers deductibles, copays and extras that Medicare alone does not, such as routine eye exams.
•Access can change over time. Your VA priority, local wait times and health needs may shift. Medicare keeps that door open.
•VA and TFL work together. Enrolling in one does not cancel out the other.

Not enrolled in VA Healthcare yet?
•Apply with VA Form 10-10EZ, using one of these methods:
oOnline at va.gov/health-care/ap…
oBy phone, dialing 877-222-VETS (8387)
oBy mail or in person (Bring the completed form to your nearest VA facility)
If mailing, mail to:
•Health Eligibility Center
P.O. Box 5207
Janesville, WI 53547-5207

If you still have questions, an accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representative, attorney or claims agent can help you navigate VA, Medicare and TFL together, at no cost.
Find one at va.gov/get-help-from-….
This is general information. Eligibility, costs and deadlines depend on your individual circumstances.

The Veteran Express Same-Day Walk-In Clinic at the PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom VA Clinic can help with minor conditions such as coughs, colds, flu, sore throat, strep throat, ear problems, urinary symptoms, skin conditions, minor injuries, sprains, strains, and low back pain.

Vet e emergency-level services.

For chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe abdominal pain, broken bones, severe burns, overdose or poisoning, seizures, loss of consciousness, active bleeding, serious wounds, possible stroke symptoms, or thoughts of suicide or self-harm, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room.

For non-life-threatening concerns that Vet Express cannot treat, seek care at an Urgent Care clinic or contact your VA care team.

For a mental health crisis, call or text 988, then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.

When symptoms are severe or life-threatening, do not wait—get emergency help.

Are you a veteran approaching 65…? VA Healthcare, Medicare and TRICARE For Live (TFL) can work together. The right mix depends on your individual needs.
What you need to know:
•Timing matters.
•VA is its own system. There is no enrollment fee for veterans and no bill to e you receive at VA.
•TFL fills the gaps. Once active, TRICARE For Life covers deductibles, copays and extras that Medicare alone does not, such as routine eye exams.
•Access can change over time. Your VA priority, local wait times and health needs may shift. Medicare keeps that door open.
•VA and TFL work together. Enrolling in one does not cancel out the other.

Not enrolled in VA Healthcare yet?
•Apply with VA Form 10-10EZ, using one of these methods:
oOnline at va.gov/health-care/ap…
oBy phone, dialing 877-222-VETS (8387)
oBy mail or in person (Bring the completed form to your nearest VA facility)
If mailing, mail to:
•Health Eligibility Center
P.O. Box 5207
Janesville, WI 53547-5207

If you still have questions, an accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representative, attorney or claims agent can help you navigate VA, Medicare and TFL together, at no cost.
Find one at va.gov/get-help-from-….
This is general information. Eligibility, costs and deadlines depend on your individual circumstances.

Thank you to the Salvation Army Aurora Corp for their generous donation of 65 pair of sweatpants that will be used for our Veterans in need during the coming winter months. If you are interested in donating new sweats or other winter items to help our Veterans in need, please v.

Moral injury can reshape how Veterans see themselves and the world.

This pilot study explored ACT-MI and PCT-MI, two therapies built to help Veterans heal from moral injury.

Here's what we learned:
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Data from over 3 million mental health screens in VHA provide information about mental health trends for four conditions: depression, alcohol use disorder, suicide risk and posttraumatic stress disorder. Read more here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42160051/