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Salem VA fair provides Veterans with resources during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Read full article: Salem VA fair provides Veterans with resources during Breast Cancer Awareness MonthOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and on Wednesday, the Salem VA Resource Fair brought together dozens of Veterans, caregivers, and their families to learn and support each other in the fight against breast cancer.
Salem VA Health sites offering free flu vaccines to all veterans with VA healthcare
Read full article: Salem VA Health sites offering free flu vaccines to all veterans with VA healthcareThe Salem Veterans Affairs Health Care System is offering free flu vaccines to all veterans enrolled in the VA’s healthcare throughout flu season.
New federal report finds staffing shortages across VA system, including Salem
Read full article: New federal report finds staffing shortages across VA system, including SalemThe report from the VA’s Office of Inspector General found severe staffing shortages in 25 occupations at the Salem VA alone including clinical and support staff. It includes specialties like emergency medicine, nursing and nephrology.
Dept. of Veterans Affairs recommends closing Salem VA, opening new facility in Roanoke area
Read full article: Dept. of Veterans Affairs recommends closing Salem VA, opening new facility in Roanoke areaThe VA released a report suggesting changes to several facilities. It cited aging infrastructure as the reason for closing the Salem VA.