VA is following CDC guidelines and prioritizing individuals for the vaccine based on their personal risk of exposure. Veterans enrolled at the VA Northern California Health Care System are encouraged to call 1-800-382-8387 for more information. Veterans can also visit https://www.va.gov/resources/monkeypox-information-for-veterans/.

VA NorCal: Monkeypox – What Veterans Need to Know

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African Americans have fought in every military conflict in US history, even as they were denied rights and benefits afforded to their White counterparts. A new monument now recognizes their contributions to the nation.

CNN: A new monument honors Black service members across US wars & military branches

29 September 2022

As of August 30, 2022, VA has achieved 26,554 permanent housing placements, meeting 70% of the goal. VA’s homeless programs are averaging 3,319 placements each month.

VA on pace to house 38,000 homeless Veterans by end of 2022

29 September 2022

Veterans Now Able to Enter/Edit Gender ID, Preferred Name

The following information was released today:

The Department of Veterans Affairs includes gender identity and preferred name in its national medical record system to help VA providers better understand and meet the health care needs of Veterans. As of June 25th, 2022, VA patients can view, enter and edit their gender identity and preferred name at VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs. This new feature of VA.gov gives Veterans the ability to enter information about themselves into their health record without going through a VA staff person. With this new solution, VA is giving Veterans more control and choice when it comes to their healthcare information.

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It’s been years since the military lifted the ban to allow gay, lesbian and bisexual troops to serve openly, but veterans kicked out under the ban are still on their own to clear their names.

🏳️‍🌈KPBS: The former ban on LGBT troops still haunts veterans🏳️‍⚧️

Anyone Can Get Monkeypox, It’s Important to Stay Informed

For more than 40 years, your Sacramento LGBT Community Center has supported the health and wellness of the most marginalized. We understand there is increasing concern amid the Monkey Pox outbreak, and we want to assure you that the health and safety of our clients, staff, and community are paramount. We are closely monitoring the situation and following the advice of the CDC and the State and County Departments of Public Health.

🏳️‍🌈Sacramento LGBT Center’s Statement on Monkey Pox🏳️‍⚧️

A vote in the U.S. Senate on legislation to codify same-sex marriage, following a surprise bipartisan approval in the U.S. House, now appears on track for consideration in September after lawmakers return from summer recess.

🏳️‍🌈WA Blade: Senate holds off on marriage bill, may vote in September🏳️‍🌈

In a changed world, gay men still feel the anxiety (and lessons) of the darker days of HIV/AIDS

🏳️‍🌈WA Post: Monkeypox is rousing old fears — and ways gay men care for each other🏳️‍🌈

A new SITREP page has been added with information regarding Monkeypox, it is located underneath the new Public Health menu option above.

The World Health Organization’s director-general has advised gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men to reduce the number of sexual partners they have for the time being in the wake of growing monkeypox outbreaks around the world.

🏳️‍🌈Advocate – Monkeypox: Gay Men Should Reduce Sexual Partners, Advises WHO Chief🏳️‍🌈

A new analysis dives into the use of service dogs by U.S. veterans who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), illuminating factors and mechanisms that may underlie the mental health effects of these relationships.

Science Daily – How service dogs reduce PTSD symptoms: factors and mechanisms

The World Health Organization Saturday designated monkeypox a global health emergency, making clear that the growing number of cases calls for an international response. The outbreak has mostly affected men who have sex with men. Now the federal government is working on making the treatment more accessible as the queer community pays close attention to the outbreak.

🏳️‍🌈Advocate: Biden Administration Increases Access to Monkeypox Treatment🏳️‍🌈

House lawmakers warned that they may kill off the Department of Veterans Affairs costly and complicated electronic health records modernization effort unless officials can show significant progress in coming months.

Military Times: VA’s $16 billion health records overhaul could be scrapped if fixes aren’t made

In June of 1950, the United States answered the call to defend freedom abroad by joining the Republic of Korea in its fight against the communist regime in North Korea and eventually the People’s Republic of China. After 3 years of violent combat across the Korean peninsula, an armistice was signed by representatives of the United States as head of the United Nations Command, the People’s Republic of China, and North Korea. For nearly 70 years, the ensuing peace and the abiding relationship between the Korean and American people has been the foundation for the thriving democracy and incredible economic progress of the Republic of Korea.

WH: A Proclamation on National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, 2022

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