Bath VA Medical Center

VA will begin Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations this week at 128 additional sites. On Dec. 18, U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use ...Authorization of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which is the second COVID-19 vaccine to be authorized. Read more: https://www.blogs.va.gov//va-begin-covid-19-vaccinations-/ See more

During times of stress, it is especially important to set time aside for self-care. Join us for 30 Days of Self Care with the COVID Coach mobile app. You can also download the entire guide and get started at any time. Learn more at https://bit.ly/34z3DFb.

On Monday, December 7, 2020 Bath VA Medical Center observed Pearl Harbor Day by placing a wreath honoring the Navy along the sidewalk under the bronze Navy Seal leading to the main hospital building, The hand made wreath is one of five being made for each Military Branch of Service by Donna Andrews, who works in Occupational Therapy. L-R: Mark Labarr, VA employee and Navy Veteran and Bruce Tucker, Director VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System.

Across VA, we are receiving and administering doses of the #COVIDvaccine. Learn more about the COVID vaccination plan at https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5587.

If the #Veteran in your life is going through a difficult time, ask the question: Are you thinking of suicide? Find resources to help you start the conversation at https://bit.ly/2K3jvZn. #BeThere

Billy James Johnson lost his life and identity when the ship he called home was attacked on Dec 7, 1941. This is the story of how he and 270 of his shipmates go...t their names back. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Then join us December 22 for a more indepth version of How a Sailor Got His Name Back, complete with expert interviews and details of how the identifications were made. As of November 2020 the Defense POW / MIA Accounting Agency has given back the names to 270 of USS Oklahoma’s unidentified. Fireman First Class Billy James Johnson became the 200th sailor positively identified on February 26, 2019. His case highlighted the complexity of the project, as the fragments that made up his final remains, were found in several different caskets. Johnson is now at rest, and is remembered along with millions of other Veterans in the national cemetery system.

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Plans for vets suicide prevention training, new three-digit emergency mental health crisis line signed into law

For over 20 years the Employee Association at the Bath VA Medical Center has partnered with the Knights of Columbus (KOC) to sponsor Care and Share. The program allows employees and volunteers to donate new toys for the holidays to children in need, whose family has signed up with the KOC. Voluntary Service coordinates the bin drop off locations, pickups and delivery of the new toys to KOC. L-R: Lynn Dinehart, Voluntary Service Manager, Lisa Lyke, Patient Experience Office, Kenneth Piazza, Associate Medical Center Director and Bruce Tucker, Medical Center Director.

The Bath VA Medical Center Homeless program recently accepted a donation of 100 laundry baskets filled with household items from the Ithaca Elks Lodge #636. Pictured are Homeless program Social Workers Lyndsey Stillman and Amber Watson. We are very fortunate to have the Elks support our Veterans and the programs here at the Bath VA.

The Bath VA Medical Center held a drive thru Homeless Veterans Stand Down on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the American Legion Post 442, 71 Old Ithaca Road, Horseheads, NY. Due to COVID 19 a drive thru orchestrated by Amber Watson; social worker in the Homeless Veterans program, was put together to ensure social distancing and masking were adhered to for every one’s safety. VA staff distributed surplus military items including back packs, boots, clothing, sleeping bags a...nd more. A packet was handed out to each attendee containing socks , tooth brushes, hand sanitizer, mask, T-shirts, blankets, information from other community providers and VA programs not in attendance including Suicide Prevention/Crisis Line, Social Security, Catholic Charities and the American Red Cross to name a few and The Food Bank of the Southern Tier had their mobile pantry on site to distribute bags of food to attendees. Over 95 homeless or at risk of becoming homeless Veterans registered and attended the event. See more

September was Suicide Prevention Month. Staff, veterans and community memebers helped to spread awareness by participating in the 20 miles and/or 20 days of Virtual Walk. Thank you to all who contributed and made this event a big success! Remember that suicide is everyone's business and every person can play a part in awareness and prevention.

Patients of the Bath VA medical center, walk-in flu shot clinic is as follows. Flu Shot Clinics are located in Building 92 Leisure Room 8:30 am-2:00 pm.... Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 1 Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8 Wednesday, October 14 and Thursday, October 15 Wednesday, October 21 and Thursday, October 22

Stand Down 2020 for Military Veterans Drive-thru event only, to utilize social distancing. *Veterans are asked to pre-register by calling 607-664-4362*... October 8, 2020 11:00am-1:00pm American Legion Post 442 71 Old Ithaca Road Horseheads, NY 14845 Military surplus items available while supplies last. Information will be provided from community providers and VA programs not in attendance. The Food Bank of the Southern Tier will have the mobile food truck available.

TODAY: Veterans and family members, visit the @VFWFans Facebook page at 3 p.m. ET to learn how to get help if you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

September is Suicide Prevention Month. During #SPM20, take small actions to show a Veteran you care. Learn more at: BeThereForVeterans.com #BeThere

Did you know? Funding from the CARES Act has expanded resources for Veterans facing homelessness. Learn what @VeteransAffairs and our partners at @VFWFans are doing to help. Join our Facebook Live event on September 23 at 3 p.m. ET: https://bddy.me/32Xgelr