FW: [EXTERNAL] One Hero at a Time

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Robert Serge

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Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] One Hero at a Time
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:20:46 -0400

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Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] One Hero at a Time

Good Morning,

The following information is provided for the good of the whole.

Thank you,

                D.C. Martinez

Attached is the electronic copy of the flyer for One Hero at a Time next month.

RJ

FW: viVA Las Vegas News You Can Use

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Robert Serge

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Subject: FW: viVA Las Vegas News You Can Use
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:23:03 -0400

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Subject: viVA Las Vegas News You Can Use
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 09:29:34 -0700

March 26, 2014

Dear Members of the Director's State Commanders Advisory Council: 

Provided is an update on current topics impacting Veteran health care here at VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS):

Medical Transportation Contract
As more services and programs become activated at VASNHS, we will become more self-reliant with our dedicated VA workforce and existing resources.   As a result, contracts currently in place for transportation will no longer be needed with an expected savings to the tax payer of approximately $700,000 annually.  During the transition from contract to VA provided transportation, services will continue uninterrupted.  As a number of Veterans are familiar with the contracted staff, there may be Veteran concerns during the transition.

NEW & FUTURE SERVICES

Fast Track Program
In an effort to improve wait time for Veterans and reduce congestion in the Medical Center's Emergency Department, a new Fast Track program was implemented in February 2014.  Veterans presenting in the Emergency Department who do not require emergency care will be treated through the new Fast Track program.

Acute Rehabilitation Services Open
VASNHS is proud to announce the opening of VASNHS's Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program (CIIRP). The first phase of beds opened March 11, 2014. CIIRP is an interdisciplinary program providing acute inpatient medical and rehabilitative care to achieve optimal functional outcome and the highest level of independence. VASNHS is excited to offer this standard of care and looks forward to working with Veterans and their families as part of our continuous effort to improve services and access to VA health care.

Dialysis Expansion

VASNHS is planning to start the modified schedule for dialysis services adding Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday sometime in April 2014 as some minor maintenance of the dialysis unit is underway.

Interventional Pain

VASNHS will begin performing interventional pain procedures towards the end of March 2014, with a plan to fully activate the service in April 2014.

Invasive ENT Surgical Procedures

VASNHS is planning to expand its Ears, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Service in mid-April 2014 allowing for more invasive surgical procedures to be performed.

Ophthalmology
VASNHS is working towards implementing Ophthalmology services in April 2014 to include cataract, glaucoma, and retinal surgery.  This will greatly improve waiting time for these procedures.

Legal 2000 Capability

VASNHS is planning to accept "Legal 2000" patients sometime in April 2014.  This will allow VASNHS to accommodate Veterans in its Mental Health unit for psychiatric evaluation to determine if the person is a danger to him/herself or others.

New Vascular Thoracic Surgeon

VASNHS recently hired a vascular surgeon who will assist VASNHS with handling vascular and thoracic surgery.

Cardiology Fellowship Class of 2014

VASNHS is proud to share news that the first group of three fellows will be starting in July 2014, as part of the new Cardiology Fellowship program. A rigorous and competitive process was followed to select the best qualified applicants. The new program will greatly contribute to education and training to meet the health care needs of VASNHS' Veterans.

Construction

·         Construction of the administrative building continues at the medical center campus with a tentative completion in late 2014. 

·         The Women's Health Center on the third floor of the medical center is currently under construction with an anticipated summer 2014 completion.

·         An Emergency Room expansion is underway with an estimated completion in early 2015.

·         VASNHS has received preliminary approval for a Fisher House to be constructed on campus.  Construction will begin in late 2014/2015. 

·         Construction of the Laughlin Clinic continues with an estimated completion in summer 2014.

·         VASNHS is working on securing a new lease in Pahrump to expand clinical space.  The existing clinic will remain open until a new lease and construction is completed.

Thank you for your continued support of our health care system and the Veterans we serve.

Isabel Duff, MS (SES)

Director

FW: Veteran Entrepreneurial Bootcamp, North Las Vegas, March 22, 2014 9am

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Robert Serge

VVA 17 Member

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> From: vva17fstvice@live.com
> To: rserge1@outlook.com
> Subject: FW: Veteran Entrepreneurial Bootcamp, North Las Vegas, March 22, 2014 9am
> Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:47:38 -0400
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> ________________________________
> > Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 10:49:42 -0700
> > Subject: Veteran Entrepreneurial Bootcamp, North Las Vegas, March 22,
> > 2014 9am
> > From: jess@americandreamu.org
> > To: jess@americandreamu.org
> > CC: phil@americandreamu.org
> >
> >
> >
> > We are hosting a COMPLIMENTARY Veteran Entrepreneurial Bootcamp, if you
> > could please pass this email and flyer along to any Veteran connections
> > in the Las Vegas area it would be greatly appreciated!
> >
> >
> > March 22, 2014
> > 9am-3pm
> > The Club inside The Cannery Hotel
> > 2121 East Craig Road
> > Las Vegas, NV 89030
> >
> > Forrest Griffin will be a speaker and available for autographs.
> >
> > Please sign up
> > at www.AmericanDreamU.org/participate<http://www.AmericanDreamU.org/participate>
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Jess Holland
> > Director of Business Development
> > American Dream U<http://www.AmericanDreamU.org>
> > T: 702-233-2366 C: 702-578-2262
> > Please take a minute to watch this video explaining our program:
> > ADU Helping Our Military
> > Transition<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsR3I2fl2Vo>
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FW: Rock the Troops is Coming

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Subject: Fw: Rock the Troops is Coming

Please note: forwarded message attached

From: Lou Rothenstein <loumisgm@yahoo.com>
To: "sidewinder747@cox.net" <sidewinder747@cox.net>,  Greg Bashaw <greaser1@cox.net>
Subject: Fw: Rock the Troops is Coming
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 14:09:18 -0800 (PST)

Lou

On Sunday, February 23, 2014 8:41 PM, "info@post149.org" <info@post149.org> wrote:

Our 10th Annual Rock the Troops Poker Run is coming on April 5th.  We have a lot of great prizes including a week's vacation package from Travel to Go (http://www.traveltogro.com/).

Registration is at our Post Home located at 3170 W. Sahara Ave. Suite D-10 from 8:00-10:30 am.  The end stop is at the Porch Light Lounge on Desert Inn and Durango. 

Come on out for some great music by the Stormy Davis Band and the best BBQ catered by John Mull's Road Kill Grille.  See attached flyer for detail, along with a list of some of our sponsors.  Hope to see you in April.

For God and Country.

Vic "Doc" Moss

Adjutant, Paradise Post 149

An American Legion Rider

Adjutant Phone:  (702) 493-3028

Commander:  (702) 606-4633

Post 149 Website: www.Post149.org
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Paradise149
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FW: Invite......Las Vegas NV. March 8, 2014 Rum Runner "Pig Out" Bene fit Event 4Veterans ....... Featuring "UP Dog"

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Subject: Fwd: Invite......Las Vegas NV. March 8, 2014 Rum Runner "Pig Out" Benefit Event 4Veterans ....... Featuring "UP Dog"
Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2014 16:53:58 -0500 (EST)

FYI-Received the Following e-mail.

Greetings,

Please find the attached flyer for our March 8, 2014 Rum Runner "Pig Out" Benefit Event 4Veterans ....... Featuring "UP Dog"

Thank you,

Veterans Care Foundation

IMPORTANT :

If you send emails you should specifically point out that the location and address runs along the right side of the picture.

It can be easily missed if not pointed out specifically!

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FW: viVA Las Vegas News You Can Use

Dear Members of the Director's State Commanders Advisory Council: 

I would like to keep you apprised of some current topics impacting Veteran health care here at VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS).

Joint Commission

VASNHS underwent its tri-annual unannounced Joint Commission accreditation survey on January 28-31.  This was the first comprehensive hospital survey since opening the new medical center. The surveyors consistently cited not only the beautiful new facilities, but more importantly, the engagement of our staff, willingness to participate in the survey process, and the staff's knowledge, competence, and demonstrated commitment to caring for our Veterans.  We had zero findings in Behavioral Health Care and zero findings in Life Safety.  We had a few findings under Hospital and Home Care which we will be addressing and submitting plans to demonstrate corrective action.

Opioid Management

As a result of dramatic national increases in overdose deaths from prescription opioid medications (eg. Hydrocodone, Morphine, Oxycodone, Fentanyl, and Methadone), VA is making changes in the treatment of pain management.  VASNHS providers are closely reviewing the risks and benefits of pain therapy, and opioid medications or doses may be changed if presenting a high safety risk.  Veterans who may not understand the reason for changes may be contacting your office.

Acute Rehabilitation

VASNHS plans to open 10 acute rehabilitation beds toward the end of February/beginning of March.  These beds are located in the Community Living Center (CLC) building with plans to add 10 additional beds in the near future. Veterans will benefit from an intensive, multidisciplinary rehabilitation program.

Dialysis Expansion

VASNHS is expanding its Dialysis Unit capacity.  Currently, dialysis services are available at the medical center on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  Starting in mid-March, dialysis will be available six days per week adding Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday to improve Veteran access.  This will shift services currently provided in the community to the medical center.

Automated Telephone System

VASNHS recently expanded the functionality of its automated telephone system.  New features will allow Veterans to call and request medication renewals and cancel their clinic appointments over the telephone. 

Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC)

At a national level, VA is changing the format of its Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC).  VASNHS is taking identification pictures at the medical center, Primary Care Clinics, and Pahrump Primary Care Outpatient Clinic.   Cards are issued from a national centralized location; however, cards are not being issued at this time due to technical issues.  It is anticipated that cards will be issued at the end of February 2014.  Veterans can continue to use their existing cards and any eligible Veteran without a card will not be turned away.

Survey of Veteran Enrollees' Health and Reliance Upon VA

The Department of Veteran Affairs will be conducting the 2014 VHA Survey of Enrollees in order to better understand the health care service needs of Veterans.  This information supports annual VHA projections of enrollment, utilization, and expenditures, as well as a variety of high level VHA budget and policy related analyses.  VHA will be randomly sampling enrollees in each Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) who will be contacted starting the week of February 18.

Construction

·         Construction of the administrative building continues at the medical center campus with a tentative completion in late 2014. 

·         The Women's Health Center on the third floor of the medical center is currently under construction with an anticipated summer 2014 completion.

·         An Emergency Room expansion project will soon break ground with an estimated completion in early 2015.

·         VASNHS has received preliminary approval for a Fisher House to be constructed on campus.  Construction will begin in late 2014/2015. 

·         Construction of the Laughlin Clinic continues with an estimated completion in summer 2014.

·         VASNHS is working on securing a new lease in Pahrump to expand clinical space.  The existing clinic will remain open until a new lease and construction is completed.

Thank you for your continued support of our health care system and the Veterans we serve.

Isabel Duff, MS (SES)

Director

FW: NDVS eNewsletter - Legislative Symposium Registration Growing

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Subject: NDVS eNewsletter - Legislative Symposium Registration Growing
From: pio.ndvs@veterans.nv.gov
To: rserge1@outlook.com
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2014 01:41:29 +0000

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Nevada Department of Veterans Services eNewsletter Register for Veterans Legislative Symposium Continues The Veterans Legislative Symposium is scheduled for March 8 in Reno, NV and registrations have continued to pick up. The meeting is intended to bring together leaders and those interested in veterans issues together to plan for the upcoming 78th legislature in 2015.  If you are interested, please reply to the email below so we can put you on the list and update you as the March 8 draws near. Space is limited to 200 attendees. Date: March 8, 2014 | Location: Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno, NV. | Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Coffee service will be provided throughout the meeting. To attend, reply to pio.ndvs@veterans.nv.gov with the subject line "Veteran Legislative Symposium".   Women Veterans Wellness Event - February 22 The second Las Vegas Women Veterans Wellness event is planned for February 22. This year the Nevada Department of Veterans Services is joining forces with the Department of Veterans Affairs Women Veterans Program "She Wore These" boot decorating event to celebrate Women Veterans Make History Month.  Women Veterans are encouraged to bring boots or other military footwear and personalized decorating items and join their sister Veterans for a boot decorating day and wellness event. There will be Education and Employment information with vendors that available to hand out information on various topics. Event Information: Rio Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Pavilion 2 | February 22, 10 am - 4 pm RSVP: Yvonne with the Nevada Department of Veterans Services at 702-501-9432, betrony@veterans.nv.gov, or Carol at the VA 702-791-9000 x19451    . NDVS Speakers Program The NDVS will begin a speakers program in 2014 to discuss veterans issues and NDVS programs and plans. "We have many programs and issues we want to present and discuss with organizations throughout the state. Speaking at organizational meetings and events will give us the opportunity to involve communities and gather information about veterans concerns," says Director Kat Miller. If your veteran or community organization is interested in the NDVS speaking at one of your group meetings, please contact Pamela at the NDVS Reno office - (866) 630-8387 ROVER February Schedules Click the links to see the list of upcoming locations for the NDVS Veterans Service Officer (VSO) during February and March. "We're asking for the assistance of community businesses and individuals to download a flyer from a location near them and post it so veterans and their families can become aware of our ROVER Outreach program for veterans," said Director Kat Miller. "Through the assistance of each community, we can alert more veterans to our visits and get them the assistance they need." See Schedules. Suicide Prevention If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Learn More. Upcoming NDVS Events Calendar Veterans Services Commission Meeting TBD Announced Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery Unaccompanied Services - Every Thursday, 8:40 am More Information Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery Unaccompanied Services - Fourth  Thursday, 3 pm Elko - Combat Veterans Support Group 4th Monday of the month - Elko VFW - 775-777-1000 Reno - Lady Veterans Meeting 4th Wednesday (or last) of the month - Carrows Restaurant @ Wells Ave, Reno 6 pm Additional information email: nvangel@charter.net (note "Lady Vets") More Information License Plates - Available To Order Ten different license plates are available for veterans, spouses and children and each one helps fund the various NDVS outreach programs which assist veterans throughout the state. Click Here to Order. Thunderbirds Available Now Women Veterans Survivor Benefits in Nevada Survivor benefits in Nevada is a topic that we have been working on over the last few years. As most know, these are benefits for spouses and family members of service members who are lost, often in combat. Survivors are a part of a special group of Nevadans called Gold Star Families, and there are several ways that we at the Nevada Office of Veterans Services serve them. Learn More. Are you a Service-Connected Disabled Veteran business owner in Nevada? According to Nevada Revised Statutes NRS 333.3368 and 338.13846, you have a veterans preference regarding contracts for Purchasing contracts and State Public Works contracts under $100,000.00. Contact the Nevada Purchasing Division or the Nevada State Public Works Division for more information. Also, if you are looking for employment with the State of Nevada and you are a veteran or service connected disabled, you get a preference when competing for state jobs according to Nevada Revised Statutes 284.260. This statute explains that if the employment opportunity requires a test, a veteran with disabilities is awarded 10 additional points, and a veteran is awarded five addition points on a passing examination. Go here to see Nevada job opportunities that might be available.  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2014 Nevada Department of Veterans Services - All rights reserved. You are receiving this email per your request to be included on the Nevada Department of Veterans Services eNewsletter Our mailing address is: Nevada Department of Veteran Services 5460 Reno Corporate Dr. Suite 131 Reno, NV 89511 Add us to your address book  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

Vietnam War Commemoration Newsletter

Please click on link below to see news letter

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B11axbziSq-ER2xsSEVBazM3TTQ/edit?usp=sharing

FYI

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From: whs.pentagon.wso.mbx.vnwar50th-pa@mail.mil
To: valerie.m.palacios.mil@mail.mil
Sent: 1/17/2014 10:31:49 A.M. Eastern Standard Time
Subj: Vietnam War Commemoration Newsletter

Good Morning,

Please see the attached newsletter for a brief review of events commemorating the Vietnam War that brought us into the new year.  Also, stop by our website at http://www.VietnamWar50th.com for information on upcoming events and stories posted on current events related to Vietnam Veterans.  Your feedback is welcome as we continue to improve our site and newsletter.

You can also follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/VietnamWar50th and like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/VietnamWar50th.

Thank you for your support and interest in The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration.

Very Respectfully,

CPT Valerie Palacios

CPT Valerie M Palacios

The United States of America

Vietnam War Commemoration

1101 Wilson Boulevard  Suite 810

Arlington, VA 22209

www.vietnamwar50th.com

www.facebook.com/vietnamwar50th

www.twitter.com/vietnamwar50th

valerie.m.palacios.mil@mail.mil

Office: 703-697-4898

Mobile: 703-409-7892

Texas Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament

Please click on link below to see flyer

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B11axbziSq-EZjFVWXJWVUpLQ2c/edit?usp=sharing

Nevada Veterans Foundation
and Kiwanis Club of Las Vegas Foundation
Texas Hold’em Charity
Poker Tournament
Saturday, March 15, 2014 – 6:30 pm
South Point Casino Poker Room
9777 L.V. Blvd. So, Las Vegas NV 89183
Cost: $100 Buy-in = $4,000 in chips
Bonus $1,000 chips for pre-registration by 3/10/14*
Unlimited re-buys during 1st hour: $50 = $5,000 in chip
Add-ons at end of 1st hour: $50 = $5,000 in chips
Prize Money (Based on 100 entries): 1st Place $1,600
2nd Place $1,200 3rd Place $600 4th Place $400 5th Place $200
COMPLIMENTARY Drinks for players and guests!
Chances to win fabulous raffle & auction prizes during the tournament. Special “Casino Rate” rooms available entire weekend.
Help the Nevada Veterans Foundation build a guest house (Fisher House) at the new Veterans Admin-istration Medical Center in Las Vegas where families of veterans receiving treatment can stay for free. The Kiwanis Club of Las Vegas recently celebrated its 89th year of service in So. Nevada. The club has sponsored Varsity Quiz which recognizes student academic achievement for over 44 years. The top V.Q. student receives a Kiwanis scholarship and winning school teams receive financial awards. They also sponsor Key Clubs at seven local high schools and for 30 years have recognized and rewarded the “Clark County Educator of the Year”. The foresighted club built the “Kiwanis Water Conservation Park” (now “The Gardens at the Springs Preserve”) in 1979 to educate the community to conserve our precious water with drought resistant landscaping.
*For more information contact Len Yelinek, 702 460-0769 lenyelinek@earthlink.net
Pre-register at either www.KiwanisClubofLasVegas.org or www.NevadaVets.Org
On-line registration ends midnight 3/10/14
For special Casino Room Rate – Book your room with the South Point (866) 796-7111,
advise Len Yelinek and the casino rate will be extended to you.
Play in the Green Valley Kiwanis Club’s Charity Poker Tournament
Feb 21st. For details go to www.GreenValleyKiwanis.com
The Nevada Veterans Foundation and the Kiwanis Club of Las Vegas Foundation are 501 (c)(3) non-profit organizations. All proceeds will stay in Clark County to assist veterans, youth and community needs.