Housing Success For Veterans In St. Cloud Exceeds Expectations
A heartwarming success story from the St. Cloud V.A. shows just how far determination and partnership can go in securing homes for our heroes.
Voices For Veterans
Women Veterans Town Hall At St. Cloud VA On December 9
There's a special gathering happening in St. Cloud for our women veterans—complete with a resource fair and important discussions just for them.
New Map Helps Veterans Store Firearms During Crises
In an innovative move, local veterans are gaining access to resources aimed at reducing suicide risks, thanks to a partnership with the V.A. and community groups.
The St. Cloud V.A. Makes an Operations Adjustment
The St. Cloud V.A. has made an operations update as of Tuesday going to universal masking due to the amount of influenza and RSV illness in the community. St. Cloud V.A. Spokesperson Jackie Stevenson says they are doing their part to control influenza, COVID-19 and RSV.
St. Cloud V.A. Mental Health Building Expansion Complete
St. Cloud V.A. has recently completed the expansion of their mental health outpatient clinic and plans a ribbon cutting Monday November 25 at 9 a.m. The clinic is located in building 111. The construction added a 2nd level on the clinic.
St. Cloud V.A. To Hold Medication Take-Back Day
The St. Cloud V.A. is holding a medication take-back day on Saturday October 26 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the St. Cloud V.A. Main Campus in Building 1. Everyone (including the public) is welcome to safely and securely dispose of any unused and expired medications.
St. Cloud V.A. Making Flu Shots Available For Vets
The St. Cloud V.A. is underway with flu shot clients. That according to St. Cloud V.A. public affairs officer Barry Venable. He says veterans can get shots with any prescheduled outpatient appointment.
St. Cloud V.A. Offering This Service to Help Caregivers
The St. Cloud V.A. offers home based memory care. To learn more about this program I was joined by Emmalee Foss, Jackie Stevenson, Julie Kneideman and Kaitlyn Rydeen.
St. Cloud VA Helping Veterans With Diet Resolutions
The St. Cloud V.A. is offering some help for veterans wanting to improve their health in the new year. Dietician Anne Voigt and Public Affairs Officer Barry Venable joined me on WJON. Voigt says the V.A. is offering consultations 1 on 1 or in a group setting to aid veterans wanting to eat better and exercise more in 2024.
Ways to Reduce Risks of Suicide for Central Minnesotans
September is Suicide Awareness Month. I was joined on WJON by St. Cloud V.A. Suicide Prevention Coordinator Jinae Plumhoff and St. Cloud V.A. Public Affairs Officer Barry Venable on WJON. Plumhoff highlighted how to help prevent suicide in this community.