Sawyer County Veterans Service Office

06/14/2026

Veterans Health

💙Convenient, personal care with virtual pharmacy appointments💙
Using VA Video Connect, VA’s secure videoconferencing app, 71-year-old Army Veteran Beth Anne takes virtual appointments with her VA clinical pharmacy specialist anytime, anywhere. She says it has transformed her VA health care experience.

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71-year-old Veteran Beth Anne meets virtually with her pharmacy specialist, who has transformed her care for the better at VA.

06/14/2026

Veterans Health | VA

💠Veterans get real about their mental health journeys💠
Do you worry if changes in your feelings or behavior are temporary or a cause for concern? Do you find it hard to reach out for help? Here are stories from men and women of all ages and branches of service who talk about how they faced similar challenges.

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This Mental Health Month, VA invites Veterans to find their own path forward by hearing fellow Veterans speak openly about their challenges and solutions.

06/13/2026

EXPANDING OUTREACH TO SAVE LIVES
60% of Veterans who die by su***de have had no recent contact with the VA. Secretary Collins shares how VA is expanding outreach with podcasts, communication campaigns, and creative outreach events to reach Veterans and bring them to the care they earned, deserve, and need. Find an outreach event near you or call MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) and get connected today!

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06/13/2026

Veterans Health

💙Veteran finds motivation and transformation with MOVE!💙
Since starting MOVE! in 2018, Jarrod Lockwood has maintained a weight loss of 170 pounds, and has become an avid runner and triathlete. “My kids were my inspiration. I wanted to be an inspiration for them and be able to do things with them.”

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Veteran Jarrod Lockwood was inspired to lose weight and be a healthy role model for his children with the help of MOVE!

06/13/2026

Veterans Health | VA

💙From prenatal to postpartum: VA has Veterans covered💙
VA covers your full pregnancy journey, including prenatal care, maternity supplies and lactation support. Know your VA benefits before your baby arrives.

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VA covers your full pregnancy journey, including prenatal care, supplies, lactation support, and more. Know your benefits before your baby arrives.

06/12/2026

Minneapolis VA Health Care System

The Minneapolis VA Healthcare System is excited to announce the rollout of new Ambient AI Scribe technology throughout our primary care clinics. This technology lets your clinician focus on you—not the keyboard—during your appointment.

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The Minneapolis VA Healthcare System is excited to announce the rollout of new Ambient AI Scribe technology throughout our primary care clinics. This technology lets your clinician focus on you—not the keyboard—during your appointment.

06/12/2026

Veterans Health | VA

💙Wash your hands to keep your loved ones safe💙
Simple things like washing your hands often helps prevent illness and the spread of germs, keeping your family and community healthy. Set a good example and encourage others to practice good hand hygiene.

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Hand Hygiene is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of germs and infection.

06/11/2026

VA | News

👼A guide to VA pregnancy benefits: prenatal to postpartum👼
VA covers your full pregnancy journey, including prenatal care, supplies, lactation support and more. Know your benefits before your baby arrives.

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VA covers your full pregnancy journey, including prenatal care, supplies, lactation support, and more. Know your benefits before your baby arrives.

06/11/2026

Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Did you know? 🚨The phone tree used within the main lines at Minneapolis VA is being updated. So when you call 612-725-2000 or 612-467-1100 be sure to listen carefully to the prompts!

06/11/2026

Veterans Benefits Administration

💠Carry The Load - Who Are You Carrying?💠
Memorial Day is dedicated to honoring and remembering the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. While it is observed on the last Monday of May, Carry The Load's Memorial May campaign takes place all month long to provide ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices made by our military, Veterans, first responders, and their families. You can participate by walking in the National Relay, attending a rally, fundraising for our nation’s heroes, or taking part virtually.

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Join Memorial May, a month-long national tribute honoring our military, veterans, and first responders. Find relay events, community marches, and ways to get involved.