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Veteran Health Indiana will begin Flu shot vaccinations starting September 16th, 2024

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Congratulation Ms. Amanda Westlake, MSN-Ed, RN, CIC, CNOR, CRMST, Nursing Informatics, Patient Care Services, Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center.

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Online scheduling is now available at Veteran Health Indiana healthcare facilities including Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center and all nine of our VA Community Care Outpatient Clinics.

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Veterans diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, who must travel to receive care at R.L. Roudebush VA Medical Center have a new place to stay thanks to generous donors.

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Indianapolis, Ind. - Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center’s (RLRVAMC) Patient Safety Team has been recognized by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS) with the Patient Safety Program of Excellence (PSPoE) designation.

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Did you know the VA provides same-day 24/7 care for a wide variety of injuries and illnesses –available by phone from the comfort of your own home, even at night and on weekends?

 If you are experiencing non-life-threatening symptoms, call urgent tele-health care at (317) 554-0000. Press ‘3’ and ask for the triage nurse team.

Veterans Health Administration, already the world's largest and most comprehensive provider of sensory aides and prosthetic devices, continues to expand its capabilities to serve our nation’s Veterans.

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At Richard L Roudebush VA Medical Center, tucked in the America Wing on the 2nd Floor, 80+ wonderful laboratory employees are working around the clock to provide excellent patient care.

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For just 3 minutes and 49 seconds, a total solar eclipse will best be experienced right here in Indianapolis. This will be the first total eclipse since 2017 and will be the last until August 2024!

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The Clothesline Project is a program that began in 1990 from Cape Cod, MA, to address the issue of violence against women.

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