Alabama recognizes the selfless acts of service performed by its members of the U.S. military & their families, especially now during this pandemic. I’ve proclaimed April as Military Child Month to pay tribute to them, because when their parents serve our country, they do too.
Veterans with health conditions such as:
- heart or lung disease
- diabetes
- immune deficiencies
- kidney disease
- liver disease
Are at an increased risk of contracting #COVID19 — learn more below about what you can do to protect yourself and your family.
Criminals are exploiting COVID-19 through a variety of scams. If you think you are a victim of a scam or attempted fraud involving COVID-19, report it to the National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or [email protected]; or the FBI at https://t.co/hjrqau5oSz.
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ALABAMA STATE VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY AT SPANISH FORT
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in the best interest of public health and safety, the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs has implemented a new policy. https://t.co/YXiVFQSkPP
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Criminals have never seen a crisis they did not want to exploit, the coronavirus pandemic is no different. The Department of Justice put out the attached brochure on how to avoid coronavirus scams that may target older Americans, which certainly includes older veterans.
VA has expanded your access to non-VA health care providers. We make sure providers have access to the information about patients that they need by sharing your health records safely. https://t.co/WlzFN9OdUi
What is one virtual way you can spread kindness today as you practice #physicaldistancing? Call a friend to check in, send and encouraging note or email, or text a family member to let them know you are thinking about them! #MoreThanEverBefore
You can help ensure we don’t have another healthcare crisis on top of the #coronavirus by giving blood. A blood shortage could impact patients who depend on lifesaving blood to survive. If you are healthy, schedule a @RedCross blood donation appointment: https://t.co/0uC7e44PAN
The @DeptVetAffairs has issued a resource guide for veterans to review their health care options during this #COVID19 health emergency. See below or visit https://t.co/dD4nEv6jw6 to get connected with the @ALSDVA. #alpolitics#TogetherAL