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Winter is here and there is no escaping the cold and wind sweeping across the Midwest.  We want you to be prepared.  When it's cold outside, make sure you dress warmly, layers are preferred.  When the roads are snow and ice covered, slow down and take precautions when driving in order to arrive at your destination safely.  When walking, do it slowly and precisely to avoid a fall.  Make sure you have plenty of food, supplies, and medications on hand in the event of a blizzard. Check local weather conditions before venturing out.  Most of all, BE SAFE!


NEW!!  The VA 2011 Budget - The President's vision for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is to tranform into a 21st Century organization.  Read more on the budget.
January Network Update is now available.

National Veterans Golden Age Games 
Champions in the Heartland - The VA Central Iowa Health Care System proudly announces the 24th National Veterans Golden Age Games to be held in Des Moines, Iowa on May 25 to June 1, 2010.  Sponsoring the event is the Des Moines VA Medical Center along with Help Hospitalized Veterans and the Veterans Canteen Service.  The entire Des Moines community and the VA Central Iowa Health Care System are excited to invite you to "let the games begin."  For more informaton on the events, activities and registration, go to Golden Age Games. 


Flu Prevention 

H1N1 Vaccine is Available at All Facilities - For more information on VISN 23's flu clinics  flu information or call the the flu information and education phone number at  1-888-686-0479

Protect Yourself and Others
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My HealtheVet 

My HealtheVet (MHV) is the gateway to Veteran health benefits and services.  It provides access to information that can assist you in daily living and managing your health care.  What are you waiting for?  Go to My HealtheVet now!


AROUND THE NETWORK

Black Hills Health Care System

Salute Veterans - The BHHCS is planning events for the week of February 8 - 15, 2010 to honor Veterans during National Salute to Veterans Week. For more information, go to National Salute.

Creative Arts Festival - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Black Hills Health Care System is hosting a Veterans Creative Arts show in early March to jury entries for the 2010 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival.  Veterans enrolled in VA Black Hills who are interested in entering the competition are invited to submit their entries to the Fort Meade or Hot Springs VA Medical Center’s Recreation Therapy department.  Fort Meade entries must be received by February 12 and Hot Springs entries by March 9, and there is a limit of two pieces per artist. This year’s National Veterans Creative Arts Festival (NVCAF) will be held October 18-25 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. For more informatioin, go to Creative Arts Festival or go to Black Hills Health Care System.

Fargo VA Medical Center

Fargo VAMC Receives Secretary's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Service for Homeless Veterans.  Read story...

Minneapolis VA Medical Center

Minneapolis VA Medical Center is one of four polytrauma rehab centers in the country.  Read more...

Nebraska/Western Iowa Health Care System

Omaha VA is using twitter as a means of communicating with veterans.  Log on to www.Twitter.com/VANWIHCS for more information.

VISN 23 Facilities
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Central Iowa Health Care System 
Fargo VA Medical Center 
Iowa City VA Medical Center 
Minneapolis VA Medical Center
Nebraska/Western Iowa Health Care System 
Sioux Falls VA Medical Center
St. Cloud VA Medical Center  
 
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Patient Handbook 
VISN 23 Strategic Plan 
VISN 23 Annual Report - 2008  
 
 
 
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