http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/index.asp Listing of local health features. en-us Copyright 2010 VA http://www.va.gov/rss Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:42:00 EST http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/VA_holds_tri_state_vaccination_clinic.asp Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:00:00 EST Three VA healthcare facilities from neighboring states delivered COVID vaccination services to local Veterans where it was most convenient for them in the community and easily accessible across state lines. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_holds_tri_state_vaccination_clinic_1615470088873 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/Features/Portsmouth_Thumbnail.jpg VA health care worker administering Pfizer vaccine to Veteran at the tri-state COVID vaccination clinic this past weekend in Portsmouth, NH Three VA healthcare facilities from neighboring states delivered COVID vaccination services to local Veterans where it was most convenient for them in the community and easily accessible across state lines. VA holds tri-state vaccination Three VA healthcare facilities from neighboring states delivered COVID vaccination services to local Veterans where it was most convenient for them in the community and easily accessible across state lines. http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/VA_launches_new_health_care_options_MISSION_Act.asp Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:25:00 EDT The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs launched its new and improved Veterans Community Care Program on June 6, 2019, implementing portions of the VA MISSION Act. The Act will strengthen the nationwide VA... Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_launches_new_health_care_options_MISSION_Act_1559836430074 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/VA-Logo-Featured-News-Release_180x130.jpg MISSION Act The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs launched its new and improved Veterans Community Care Program on June 6, 2019, implementing portions of the VA MISSION Act. The Act will strengthen the nationwide VA... MISSION Act options The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs launched its new and improved Veterans Community Care Program on June 6, 2019, implementing portions of the VA MISSION Act. The Act will strengthen the nationwide VA... http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/Welcome_Home.asp Tue, 12 Mar 2019 10:00:00 EDT Dustin Marin, an Equipment Inventory Management Specialist, recently returned from a successful six-month deployment. He was instrumental in the swift completion of his work, he received the Air Force Achievement Medal. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Welcome_Home_1552399190801 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/DUSTIN_MARIN180X130.jpg Dustin Marin Dustin Marin, an Equipment Inventory Management Specialist, recently returned from a successful six-month deployment. He was instrumental in the swift completion of his work, he received the Air Force Achievement Medal. We Welcome Home One of Our Own Dustin Marin, an Equipment Inventory Management Specialist, recently returned from a successful six-month deployment. He was instrumental in the swift completion of his work, he received the Air Force Achievement Medal. http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/New_Construction.asp Fri, 08 Mar 2019 15:00:00 EST The VA Maine HCS - Togus Campus is undergoing construction.  We'd like to share with you some exciting updates regarding facility expansions and new construction we will be providing in the near future. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_Construction_1552075035349 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/ONCOLOGY180x130.PNG Poster The VA Maine HCS - Togus Campus is undergoing construction.  We'd like to share with you some exciting updates regarding facility expansions and new construction we will be providing in the near future. Construction and expansion The VA Maine HCS - Togus Campus is undergoing construction.  We'd like to share with you some exciting updates regarding facility expansions and new construction we will be providing in the near future. http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/K9s_for_Warriors_Because_together_we_stand.asp Wed, 02 Jan 2019 16:00:00 EST “Mom was the one that suggested I use a service dog to deal with my PTSD when nothing else worked.” Duval saw her son’s symptoms begin to improve. She then wanted to help other veterans do the same. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/K9s_for_Warriors_Because_together_we_stand_1545847149162 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/K9FORWARRIORS180x130.jpg K9sfor warriors “Mom was the one that suggested I use a service dog to deal with my PTSD when nothing else worked.” Duval saw her son’s symptoms begin to improve. She then wanted to help other veterans do the same. K9s for Warriors: Because toge “Mom was the one that suggested I use a service dog to deal with my PTSD when nothing else worked.” Duval saw her son’s symptoms begin to improve. She then wanted to help other veterans do the same. http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/Inspirational_VR_E_counselor_achieves_milestone.asp Wed, 26 Dec 2018 12:45:00 EST Allison Bubier, Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) Counselor for the Togus Regional Office, does this for a living. She recently achieved her 100th “Successful Close.” Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Inspirational_VR_E_counselor_achieves_milestone_1545845573264 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/Counselor180x130.png Allison Allison Bubier, Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) Counselor for the Togus Regional Office, does this for a living. She recently achieved her 100th “Successful Close.” Inspirational VR&E counselor a Allison Bubier, Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) Counselor for the Togus Regional Office, does this for a living. She recently achieved her 100th “Successful Close.” http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/Flip_It_Right_Side_Up.asp Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:30:00 EST What would it take to get you fired up for a lifestyle change? What would have to happen to flip your world right again? One man can tell you what made it all worth it. Aaron Brooker... Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Flip_It_Right_Side_Up_1544732930337 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/Aaron180x130.jpg Aaron Brooker What would it take to get you fired up for a lifestyle change? What would have to happen to flip your world right again? One man can tell you what made it all worth it. Aaron Brooker... Flip It Right Side Up What would it take to get you fired up for a lifestyle change? What would have to happen to flip your world right again? One man can tell you what made it all worth it. Aaron Brooker... http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/Attitude_is_Everything.asp Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:40:00 EDT Mac McEnery won’t slow down. He’s had Prosthetics for years, never really taking him off course. Then, new prosthetic feet came into his life. The Ottobock Meridium. “I have first-hand experience with it.” Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Attitude_is_Everything_1540931569590 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/AttitudeIsEverything180x130.jpg Attitude is Everything Mac McEnery won’t slow down. He’s had Prosthetics for years, never really taking him off course. Then, new prosthetic feet came into his life. The Ottobock Meridium. “I have first-hand experience with it.” Attitude is Everything Mac McEnery won’t slow down. He’s had Prosthetics for years, never really taking him off course. Then, new prosthetic feet came into his life. The Ottobock Meridium. “I have first-hand experience with it.” http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/A_volunteer_pilot_thrilled_to_fly_with_a_Veteran.asp Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:30:00 EDT When Peter Morse heard that his next volunteer opportunity for Angel Flight of New England would be a former pilot, he got excited. It’s not too often that he gets a chance to soar the skies... Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/A_volunteer_pilot_thrilled_to_fly_with_a_Veteran_1538156966490 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/pilot180x130.jpg Jim Brown Veteran When Peter Morse heard that his next volunteer opportunity for Angel Flight of New England would be a former pilot, he got excited. It’s not too often that he gets a chance to soar the skies... A volunteer pilot helps Vet When Peter Morse heard that his next volunteer opportunity for Angel Flight of New England would be a former pilot, he got excited. It’s not too often that he gets a chance to soar the skies... http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/Homeless_Veterans_Come_Home.asp Fri, 31 Aug 2018 14:00:00 EDT Homeless Veterans now have a place to call home and it's so close to VA care. Hear from three Veterans who've swung the door wide open to a hopeful future. “There is no excuse to not use the services at the VA.” Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Homeless_Veterans_Come_Home_1535737619248 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/Jesse180x130.jpg Jesse Mcgahuey opens the door to his new home Homeless Veterans now have a place to call home and it's so close to VA care. Hear from three Veterans who've swung the door wide open to a hopeful future. “There is no excuse to not use the services at the VA.” Homeless Veterans Come Home Homeless Veterans now have a place to call home and it's so close to VA care. Hear from three Veterans who've swung the door wide open to a hopeful future. “There is no excuse to not use the services at the VA.” http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/Share_The_Love.asp Fri, 17 Aug 2018 17:00:00 EDT It’s not often you get to tear yourself away from the trials and tribulations of life to just take a break and have fun. More so, it’s difficult to reach outside of ourselves and connect to others. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Share_The_Love_1534514989135 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/PS180x130.jpg Group Photo It’s not often you get to tear yourself away from the trials and tribulations of life to just take a break and have fun. More so, it’s difficult to reach outside of ourselves and connect to others. Share The Love It’s not often you get to tear yourself away from the trials and tribulations of life to just take a break and have fun. More so, it’s difficult to reach outside of ourselves and connect to others. http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/It_s_Never_Too_Late_to_Take_Your_First_Step.asp Tue, 10 Jul 2018 17:00:00 EDT He didn't see the birth of his son, never got to hear his baby’s cries or laughter. He was shipped off to Vietnam in 1970. After serving two years, Dean was done. He came home to silence... Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/It_s_Never_Too_Late_to_Take_Your_First_Step_1531235828121 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/deanfinalthumbnail.jpg Picture of Red Coat Ambassador He didn't see the birth of his son, never got to hear his baby’s cries or laughter. He was shipped off to Vietnam in 1970. After serving two years, Dean was done. He came home to silence... A new Red Coat Ambassador He didn't see the birth of his son, never got to hear his baby’s cries or laughter. He was shipped off to Vietnam in 1970. After serving two years, Dean was done. He came home to silence... http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/VA_Maine_Healthcare_System_19th_Annual_Homeless_Ve.asp Fri, 14 Oct 2016 16:00:00 EDT VA Maine Healthcare System will be holding the 19th Annual Homeless Veteran Stand Down on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. For More information contact Susie Whittington at 207-623-8411 ext 6336 Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Maine_Healthcare_System_19th_Annual_Homeless_Ve_1476475700986 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/18th_Stand_Down_thumbnail.jpg Stand Down Participants VA Maine Healthcare System will be holding the 19th Annual Homeless Veteran Stand Down on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. For More information contact Susie Whittington at 207-623-8411 ext 6336 Homeless Veteran Stand Down VA Maine Healthcare System will be holding the 19th Annual Homeless Veteran Stand Down on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. For More information contact Susie Whittington at 207-623-8411 ext 6336 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/VA_Maine_18th_Annual_Homeless_Veteran_Stand_Down.asp Tue, 13 Oct 2015 13:00:00 EDT VA Maine Healthcare System will be holding the 18th Annual Homeless Veteran Stand Down on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. For More information contact Maggie Fitzgerald at 207-623-8411 ext. 5408 Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Maine_18th_Annual_Homeless_Veteran_Stand_Down_1444754365622 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/18th_Stand_Down_thumbnail.jpg Stand Down Participants VA Maine Healthcare System will be holding the 18th Annual Homeless Veteran Stand Down on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. For More information contact Maggie Fitzgerald at 207-623-8411 ext. 5408 Homeless Veteran Stand Down VA Maine Healthcare System will be holding the 18th Annual Homeless Veteran Stand Down on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. For More information contact Maggie Fitzgerald at 207-623-8411 ext. 5408 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/VA_Maine_Joins_Health_Information_Exchange.asp Tue, 02 Jun 2015 13:00:00 EDT Participating in HealthInfoNet, Maine’s health information exchange, will help VA Maine Healthcare System providers better coordinate care for Veterans who also receive care from a community provider Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Maine_Joins_Health_Information_Exchange_1433259225640 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/VAMaine_HIN_Thumbnail.jpg Provider discussing care with veteran Participating in HealthInfoNet, Maine’s health information exchange, will help VA Maine Healthcare System providers better coordinate care for Veterans who also receive care from a community provider Health Information Exchange Participating in HealthInfoNet, Maine’s health information exchange, will help VA Maine Healthcare System providers better coordinate care for Veterans who also receive care from a community provider http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/We_ve_Re_Designed_Website.asp Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:38:00 EDT Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. We know that you consider this website our front door. And we want you to feel welcome. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/We_ve_Re_Designed_Website_1366306375172 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/VAMC-redesign_180x130.jpg Screenshot of the new website design Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. We know that you consider this website our front door. And we want you to feel welcome. We've Re-Designed Website Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. We know that you consider this website our front door. And we want you to feel welcome. http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/New_Check_in_Kiosks_Coming_to_VA_Maine_HCS.asp Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:00:00 EDT At VA Maine HCS, our mission is to give Veterans the best access to their health care. We are constantly striving to improve their health care experience and are adding self-service kiosks to streamline our processes. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_Check_in_Kiosks_Coming_to_VA_Maine_HCS_1354026554625 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/kiosk_thumb.jpg Check-in Kiosk At VA Maine HCS, our mission is to give Veterans the best access to their health care. We are constantly striving to improve their health care experience and are adding self-service kiosks to streamline our processes. New Check-in Kiosks Coming At VA Maine HCS, our mission is to give Veterans the best access to their health care. We are constantly striving to improve their health care experience and are adding self-service kiosks to streamline our processes. http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/New_Site_for_Guide_to_Long_Term_Care.asp Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:00:00 EDT Each and every program provides services tailored to the specific needs of Veterans. The new Guide also offers tools for you to plan ahead and involve your family member or support person, social worker and care team in making plans and decisions that are best for you Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_Site_for_Guide_to_Long_Term_Care_1345053539378 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/Familysharingmeal.jpg Family sharing a meal Each and every program provides services tailored to the specific needs of Veterans. The new Guide also offers tools for you to plan ahead and involve your family member or support person, social worker and care team in making plans and decisions that are best for you Guide to Long Term Care Each and every program provides services tailored to the specific needs of Veterans. The new Guide also offers tools for you to plan ahead and involve your family member or support person, social worker and care team in making plans and decisions that are best for you http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/New_Name_for_the_VA_in_Maine.asp Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EDT To better align with other facilities in the VA New England Healthcare System, Togus VAMC and its CBOCs and Outreach Clinics has been changed to VA Maine Healthcare System (VA Maine HCS). Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_Name_for_the_VA_in_Maine_1321631411310 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/VAMaineFeaturedArticleThumb.jpg Togus VA Medical Center, a member of VA Maine Healthcare System To better align with other facilities in the VA New England Healthcare System, Togus VAMC and its CBOCs and Outreach Clinics has been changed to VA Maine Healthcare System (VA Maine HCS). A New Name for the VA in Maine To better align with other facilities in the VA New England Healthcare System, Togus VAMC and its CBOCs and Outreach Clinics has been changed to VA Maine Healthcare System (VA Maine HCS). http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/National_Rural_Health_Day_2011.asp Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:00:00 EDT National Rural Health Day is November 17, 2011. One-third of New England's Veterans live in rural or highly rural areas. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/National_Rural_Health_Day_2011_1321486146110 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/ruralHealthThumb.jpg National Rural Health Day 2011 – Celebrating the power of Rural National Rural Health Day is November 17, 2011. One-third of New England's Veterans live in rural or highly rural areas. National Rural Health Day National Rural Health Day is November 17, 2011. One-third of New England's Veterans live in rural or highly rural areas. http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/A_New_Name_for_the_VA_in_Maine.asp Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:30:00 EDT To better align with other facilities in the VA New England Healthcare System, Togus VAMC and its CBOCs and Outreach Clinics has been changed to VA Maine Healthcare System (VA Maine HCS). The new name has also incorporated a change in our website address from www.togus.va.gov to www.maine.va.gov. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/A_New_Name_for_the_VA_in_Maine_1307471834119 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/VAMaineFeaturedArticleThumb.jpg Togus VA Medical Center, a member of VA Maine Healthcare System To better align with other facilities in the VA New England Healthcare System, Togus VAMC and its CBOCs and Outreach Clinics has been changed to VA Maine Healthcare System (VA Maine HCS). The new name has also incorporated a change in our website address from www.togus.va.gov to www.maine.va.gov. A New Name for the VA in Maine To better align with other facilities in the VA New England Healthcare System, Togus VAMC and its CBOCs and Outreach Clinics has been changed to VA Maine Healthcare System (VA Maine HCS). The new name has also incorporated a change in our website address from www.togus.va.gov to www.maine.va.gov. http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/Two_Maine_Veterans_Receive_France_s_Legion_of_Honor.asp Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:00:00 EDT On January 5, 2011, two Maine Veterans received France's Legion of Honor Medal (equivalent of the U.S. Medal of Honor) at the Maine VAMC. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Two_Maine_Veterans_Receive_France_s_Legion_of_Honor_1296054513777 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/FLOHthumb.JPG Arthur Willard shown on the left and Harold Roderick shown on the right. On January 5, 2011, two Maine Veterans received France's Legion of Honor Medal (equivalent of the U.S. Medal of Honor) at the Maine VAMC. Maine Veterans Receive Medal On January 5, 2011, two Maine Veterans received France's Legion of Honor Medal (equivalent of the U.S. Medal of Honor) at the Maine VAMC. http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/Temporary_Relocation_of_Togus_Services.asp Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EDT Due to construction, the following Services will be temporarily relocated. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Temporary_Relocation_of_Togus_Services_1293039716610 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/MD3.jpg Modular Building 3 adjacent to Building 209 Due to construction, the following Services will be temporarily relocated. Maine Service Relocations Due to construction, the following Services will be temporarily relocated. http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/features/1889_Time_Capsule_Discovered.asp Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:29:00 EDT Previously unknown 1889 Time Capsule discovered in a Soldiers and Sailors Monument in the Maine National Cemetery. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/1889_Time_Capsule_Discovered_1287016364546 http://www.maine.va.gov/MAINE/images/togus_nca_thumb.jpg Veteran Time Capsule Discovered in a Civil War Monument Previously unknown 1889 Time Capsule discovered in a Soldiers and Sailors Monument in the Maine National Cemetery. 1889 Veterans Time Capsule Previously unknown 1889 Time Capsule discovered in a Soldiers and Sailors Monument in the Maine National Cemetery.