News releases
News Releases for VA Albany health care.
August 12, 2021Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough will expand his previous COVID-19 vaccine mandate tomorrow, Aug. 13th, to apply to most Veterans Health Administration (VHA) employees, volunteers, and contractors who work in VHA facilities, visit VHA facilities or otherwise come into contact with VA patients and healthcare workers as part of their duties.
August 3, 2021All Veterans, Caregivers, Spouses, CHAMPVA, and National Guard, Reserve & Coast Guard Members eligible for vaccination appointments at the Stratton VA under the SAVE LIVES Act.
July 26, 2021WASHINGTON — July 26 Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough announced he will make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for Title 38 VA health care personnel —
May 25, 2021VA To Boost Capital Region Access to Primary, Specialty and Community Services
February 10, 2021Nearly half a million American Veterans have Alzheimer’s; initiative will help support local families & professional caregivers.
December 22, 2020CLC Resident Veterans and font-line, at-risk staff receive first vaccinations.
December 21, 2020Albany, NY – The Albany Stratton VA Medical Center will begin COVID-19 vaccination with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine today following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization for this vaccine.