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Read about what's happening in our VA Cincinnati health care community.
The Next PACT Act Deadline: Health Care Enrollment for Tri-State Veterans who deployed to Combat Zones
CINCINNATI — Until 4:00 pm local time on September 30, 2023, Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care, and left active duty between September 11, 2001 and October 1, 2013 are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center.
Whole Health to host Fall Garden Celebration, Sept. 6
Fall is quickly approaching, and the Cincinnati VA Medical Center’s (VAMC) Whole Health and Treatment, Recovery, and Activity Center (TRAC) teams are ushering in the new gardening season with a Fall Garden Celebration, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the VA Organic Garden.
The COMPACT Act
The COMPACT Act allows Veterans in suicidal crisis to go to any VA or community health care facility for free emergency mental health care – including transportation costs, inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days, and outpatient care for up to 90 days, including social work.
New Dearborn Clinic opens doors to Veterans
The new Dearborn Community-Based Outpatient Clinic opened its doors to Veterans, Aug. 14.
Cincinnati VA Medical Center Receives 5-Star CMS Quality Rating
The Cincinnati VA Medical Center (VAMC) announced that it received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This is the first time CMS has included VA facilities in their annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.
National Veterans Creative Arts Competition: 2022 winners, 2023 submissions
Two Veterans who receive care at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center (VAMC) placed first and third at the National Veterans Creative Arts (NVCA) competition in April.
Whole Health Video
One of our Whole Health volunteers, George Maurer, was featured by the National Whole Health Office and really speaks to the power of group-based wellness offerings.
Updated Masking Guidelines
The safety of our Veteran community and staff remains our top priority, and we must continue to take all necessary precautions to protect ourselves and each other.
Extended period for filing travel claims to expire June 9th
Veterans Affairs will begin enforcing the Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System (BTSSS) 30-Day Timely Filing Rule again starting June 9, after a three-year hiatus. Veterans have until June 8 to file any travel claims for appointments that have occurred since March 20, 2020.
The Cincinnati VA Medical Center will show its support for those who have served our country from the LGBTQ community.
June is considered a month dedicated to recognizing the contributions, histories, and rights of the LGBTQ community across the globe. It is a time where we celebrate their diversity, promote inclusivity, and embrace difference.
