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The Backbone of VA Healthcare May 03, 2021

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VA nurses are the backbone of VA healthcare. They have been tried and tested over the last year, but their resilience and commitment to our veterans is unparalleled. The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System salutes our VA nurses – through COVID-19 and a year of turmoil they stand strong.

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Finding Hope after Experiencing Sexual Trauma Mar 29, 2021

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There is life after experiencing sexual trauma in the military. VA can take veterans from victim to survivor with dedicated resources and providers committed to healing those suffering from MST. Don’t suffer in silence. No matter what stage of recovery you're in, there's support and hope for a better future. We believe in you! In this week’s Upholding Valor podcast we hear about one MST survivor’s long journey back.

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Hope Arrives with the Covid-19 Vaccine Mar 01, 2021

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It’s time for all of us to do our part against this paralyzing virus. VA is offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all veterans 50 and older and those with severe medical conditions regardless of age. Veterans must also be enrolled in the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. Call and book your appointment today. Please listen to this podcast as it has important information regarding process, but more importantly, the safety and efficacy of this critical vaccine.

(NOTE) The nurses discuss 65 and older as eligible but since this recording we have dropped the eligible age to 50 and older.

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Confront the Past, Define Your Future Feb 08, 2021

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The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System has resources for veterans in every stage of life. Most importantly, we never want them to be too proud to ask for help. In this week’s Upholding Valor we listen to one veteran’s story of desperation to triumph.

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Surviving COVID-19 Jan 18, 2021

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Have you ever spoken to a survivor of COVID-19? Someone on the brink of death who lives to tell about it? Meet Clare Neff--a Navy veteran who spent a total of 40 days in the hospital with the coronavirus. When he went on the ventilator he was fairly certain he would never come off. And then came the miracles.

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VA Video Connect Jan 04, 2021

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The Department of Veterans Affairs wants to make sure you stay connected during these challenging times. VA Video Connect allows you to talk to your provider from the comfort of your couch. It’s convenient and easy and all your fellow Veterans are doing it. Have a listen.

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Suicide Prevention Sep 22, 2020

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Every day, 17 Veterans die by suicide. That’s 6,205 service members a year.

Casualties of a private war, many of these men and women survive the horrors of the battlefield only to struggle with a hidden enemy within. But, as one Veteran reminds us…. there is always hope. We will hear her story and talk with Dr. Michael Tragakis, a psychologist, and Suicide Prevention Clinical Director with the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System on the warning signs and treatments of suicide.

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Driving Out the Darkness Sep 07, 2020

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Every day, 20 Veterans die by suicide.

That’s 7,300 service members a year – more than were killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

Combined.

Casualties of a private war, many of these men and women survived the horrors of the battlefield only to succumb to the hidden enemy locked within their minds.

On this episode of the Upholding Valor podcast, we’ll journey into the world of darkness that drove Iraq War Veteran Tammy Joy Lane and Vietnam Era Veteran Alan Morris to try and take their own lives. And we’ll hear of how they survived the ordeal and learned that even amongst the bleakest times, there’s always a glimmer of hope.

We’ll also hear from Dr. Michael Tragakis, a psychologist, and Suicide Prevention Clinical Director with the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System on the warning signs and treatments of suicide.

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Continuing Conversation on the Call for Change Aug 10, 2020

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VA’s LGBT program is robust in it’s outreach and impact on Veterans. We are honored to give you a perspective you don’t often hear at a time in our history when many would argue we need a lot more listening.

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Diversity - Cynthia and Michelle Jul 27, 2020

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VA sees all color, race and sexual orientation. We stand together during these challenging times to serve those all who have served. We are a stronger VA together. Please talk to your provider about resources available to you, and remember, we encourage virtual healthcare appointments at this time. Thank you for your service!

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