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Veterans SITREP Podcast Explores PACT Act
The VA Maryland Health Care System is excited to join WHFC 91.1 FM on Veterans SITREP, a new local podcast produced by Harford Community College as an outreach to Veterans, spouses, caregivers and the supporting community.
Free Flu Shots for Veterans
Flu season is upon us. As a Veteran patient at the VA Maryland Health Care System, here’s how you can get a free flu shot.
Special PACT Act Enrollment Period Ends Sept. 30
Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care and left the military between Sept. 11, 2001, and Oct. 1, 2013, are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care through the PACT Act.
VA Extends Deadline Through Aug. 14 for Veterans and Survivors to Apply for PACT Act Benefits
Since President Biden signed The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT Act) into law as a part of his Unity Agenda, VA has delivered more than $1.85 billion in earned PACT Act benefits to Veterans and survivors.
PACT Act Outreach Event Serves Anne Arundel County Veterans
More than 120 Veterans attended our latest PACT Act community outreach event, held this time in Anne Arundel County.
Five Facts about PACT Act Benefits (And why it's important to act before August 9!)
You’ve likely heard about the PACT Act, a new law that expands health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances.
Terry Bagley Awarded for Heroic Acts
In November 2022, Terry Bagley, Sr., 70, part of the Environmental Management Service (EMS) at the VA Maryland Health Care System and a Marine Veteran, was walking to the grocery store to pick up pasta for Thanksgiving when a house in his neighborhood exploded, and he heard someone cry for help.
Veterans Invited to Enter Creative Arts Competition
Entries from Veterans enrolled with the VA Maryland Health Care System are now being accepted for Maryland’s 2023 Veterans Creative Arts Competition.
Inspiration Leads Veteran to New Career in Social Work
In seeking the help he needed to overcome the trauma experienced during military service, and subsequent PTSD and depression, Mark Lee found a calling to help other Veterans struggling like he once did.
Maryland Warriors Bring Home Gold, Silver and Bronze!
Congratulations to the Maryland Warriors – the fierce and competitive team of Veterans from the VA Maryland Health Care System that participated in the National Veterans Golden Age Game held in Des Moines, Iowa last month.
