COVID 19
Brittany Clauson, an adminstrative specialist at the Arkansas State Veterans Home -Fayetteville, is vaccinated during round one of the vaccinations at the Arkansas State Veterans Home January 5.
Update
When can you get vaccinated? Use the stay informed tool to help the VA schedule you
You don’t need to sign up to get a vaccine. And you can change your mind about getting a vaccine at any time. The Veterans Affairs will use the information you provide to understand your interest and keep you informed.
Learn who will get a COVID-19 vaccine first based on CDC guidelines
Governor rolls out Vaccine plan -- click link to go to plan
CAVHS following CDC & VA vaccination prioritization protocols
Front-line staff and vulnerable populations are first
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System has received a small third shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. We are still in the initial round of vaccinating our front-line workers and our long-term Community Living Center residents.
With the new shipments, CAVHS has begun vaccinating vulnerable populations such as Veterans 75 and over, those on dialysis, undergoing chemotherapy, have had a transplant, and/or are homeless. A CAVHS staff member will contact each enrolled Veteran when it is time to schedule his or her vaccination.
Central Arkansas Veterans Affairs is scheduled to provide vaccinations at our Day Treatment Center serving homeless Veterans in downtown Little Rock on Thursday morning.
Residents in Fayetteville and North Little Rock State Veterans Homes recieve first round of vaccinations
VA expands access to telehealth services during COVID-19 pandemic for older, rural and homeless Veterans
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today its Digital Divide Consult has helped more than 12,000 Veterans obtain internet access or a video-capable device for their health care needs.
As part of the program, VA providers refer Veterans to a VA social worker, who determines eligibility for various programs to assist with getting the internet service or technology needed for VA telehealth — ensuring older Veterans, those living in rural areas and Veterans who are homeless or in temporary housing have the opportunity to participate.
According to the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, Veterans with lower incomes, more severe disabilities and more chronic conditions are more likely to use virtual care during the pandemic; but Veterans older than 45 and Veterans who are homeless or who live in rural areas are less likely to use video care. The Digital Divide Consult provides a solution for these Veterans to access video care when needed.
“The pandemic has tested VA’s workforce like never before, and innovations like the Digital Divide Consult highlight the ingenuity and resilience that have been hallmarks of the department’s successful response to this national emergency,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. “As our virtual care infrastructure continually improves, so does the quality and accessibility of Veterans’ care.”
VA’s Digital Divide Consult and other initiatives are prime reasons the use of telehealth services by Veterans continues to rise. In mid-November, a total of 196,116 telehealth video visits to Veterans in their homes or other off-site locations were completed over a seven-day period, representing a 1,653% increase in weekly VA Video Connect visits since the end of February. The number of video appointments held per day peaked at more than 41,000.
To further enable Veterans to participate in telehealth, VA facilities are establishing test-call services to support Veterans ahead of their first video visit. Additionally, VA is partnering with Microsoft’s Airband initiative to educate Veterans on essential digital skills. VA intends to update the Digital Divide Consult as opportunities for future broadband and device discounts become available.
Learn more about VA telehealth.
VA to resume co-pay collections January
Photo by Randall Lee Photographer for the Governor.
Eddie Schmeckenbecher, ASL translator from the Arkansas School for the Deaf, Governor Asa Hutchinson, Secretary Nate Todd, Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs, and Secretary Nate Smith, Arkansas Department of Health at a recent press conference. Find more photos here: COVID Media Briefing GCR 03-25-20
LINKS ARE BLUE
For veterans, Reserve and National Guard, active duty, retirees, and their family members
This is a map featuring school meals, food pantries, community meals, and local food in Arkansas.
Homeless Veterans
This is a link to the money that was approved for US citizens impacted by COVID 19.
Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs is still working with veterans. Use the link to find your ADVAcate Find ADVAcate Ashley County
The example shows Ashley County. Change county or zipcode in the blue bar to find yours.
This link can help Veterans file claims online
Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs Cemeteries adjust service for COVID 19
BX/PX Facebook and hours of operation
SBA Small Business forgiveness
Self-screen bot will walk you through your symptoms to help you decide whether or not to seek medical help.
UAMS free, 24-hour self screen
Self-screen bot will walk you through your symptoms to help you decide whether or not to seek medical help.
Use this link to find directives and guidance regarding Arkansas response to COVID 19 as well as latest data on active cases in Arkansas
ADH has activated a call center to answer questions from health care providers and the public about the novel coronavirus. During normal business hours (8:00am – 4:30pm), urgent and non-urgent calls, please call 1-800-803-7847. After normal business hours, urgent calls needing immediate response, please call 501-661-2136.
Please take steps to protect yourself. The ADH recommends:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Practice social distancing. Avoid close contact with others, especially those who are sick, by keeping at least 6 feet between you and others.
- Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, call your health care provider. Your physician will decide if testing is necessary based on your symptoms and known exposures.
OTHER PROVIDERS AND phone numbers
This is a list of screening sites and phone numbers for areas around the state. ADH will have a more up to date list.
County closings and CITY CURFEWS with phone numbers when available
Counties that are closed to public entry along with screen shots of the door signs that have phone numbers when available. This also lists curfews of Arkansas cities and those that border Arkansas. This list might not be complete.
If you see your county or city is not represented, have the county send its status and a picture of the door sign with office phone numbers or ask the city to send its curfew information to: melody.daniels@adem.arkansas.gov or sue.harper@arkansas.gov
Includes Federal helpful links for Veterans
Includes access information and phone numbers to Veterans Health InShreveport Overton Brooks Health Care
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks
Includes Fort Smith, Harrison and other clinics in the Ozark VA foot print.
Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care CAVHS Little Rock
Information for entry to Fort Roots or McClellan facilities
G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center -- Mississippi VA Health Care
Veterans, if you have flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath, call us at 601-362-4471 or 1-800-949-1009 and press 6, before you visit your local medical center or clinic. In addition to calling first, consider using virtual care options such as telehealth or My HealtheVet Secure Messaging. Visitors, if you do not feel well, please postpone your visit. Read VA’s latest information on the new coronavirus at https://www.publichealth.va.gov/n-coronavirus/.
VA is monitoring the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). If you’re a Veteran seeking medical care, call Telephone Care at 901-577-7221 before visiting—even if you already have an appointment. Click here for facility and COVID-19 information.
Memphis Mayor issues Safer at Home order
Includes --on scroll down-- active cases data in VA health care facilities as well as what do do if you are a veteran who might have COVID 19 symptoms
Arkansas Department of Emergency Management
This contains links to all State entities information related to COVID-19
This contains links to DOD Covid response
Links to Tricare and on this site are links to Tricare for Retirees.
