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Lexington VA Medical Center

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Lexington VA Medical Center

@LexingtonVAMC

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Lexington, KY

Joined November 2017

Lexington VA Medical Center
@LexingtonVAMC
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The Veterans Crisis Line is available day or night to listen, provide support, and help Veterans get through a crisis. For immediate support, Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.
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Lexington VA Medical Center
@LexingtonVAMC
Jul 6
Women Veterans deserve health care that reflects their unique needs—and VA’s Million Veteran Program is helping lead the way. MVP research is advancing discoveries in areas like reproductive health and conditions that affect women differently. Join the research shaping the future
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Lexington VA Medical Center
@LexingtonVAMC
Jul 5
Need medical advice right away? Call Lexington VA Telehealth Emergency / Urgent Care! You don't need to leave your home to access VA virtual emergency & urgent health care. Nurses are available to evaluate your symptoms and recommend next steps that could include a virtual
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Lexington VA Medical Center
@LexingtonVAMC
Jul 4
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day! youtube.com/shorts/3TaO-ed…
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Lexington VA Medical Center
@LexingtonVAMC
Jul 3
This is the date of the observed holiday. As a reminder, all VA outpatient clinics and administrative offices will be closed. Inpatient and emergency services will remain open. In case of emergency call 911, go to the nearest ER or visit the Lexington VA Health Care System
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Lexington VA Medical Center
@LexingtonVAMC
Jul 2
Stay healthy this BBQ season with these food safety tips : ⏰ Don’t leave food out for more than 2 hours. 🧊 Refrigerate leftovers right away so that the internal temperature reaches 41°F or below within 6 hours. 🚫 Don’t take chances with your health! If you don’t know
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Lexington VA Medical Center
@LexingtonVAMC
Jun 30
@VAPTSD offers free and secure mobile apps to help cope with PTSD. These apps can help you track PTSD symptoms and improve your general well-being. Explore and download today. https:// ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/…
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Lexington VA Medical Center
@LexingtonVAMC
Jun 29
VA’s Million Veteran Program, a genetic and health research initiative, is for all Veterans who served in the U.S. military. Regardless of age, race, ethnicity, or service branch, you can join MVP. Join today at ow.ly/42qG50Z7g6A.
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Lexington VA Medical Center
@LexingtonVAMC
Jun 28
Lexington VA Health Care System has activated its Vulnerable Patient Outreach to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our most at‑risk Veterans during this emergency. Our teams are proactively contacting Veterans who may be impacted. If you are a Veteran in our service area and
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Lexington VA Medical Center
@LexingtonVAMC
Jun 27
Today is National PTSD Screening Day. If you’ve experienced a trauma and think you may have PTSD, take the PTSD self-screen by answering five questions about how you’ve felt in the past month. ptsd.va.gov/screen. To learn more about PTSD, follow @VAPTSD.
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Lexington VA Medical Center
@LexingtonVAMC
Jun 26
We are currently experiencing delays in our call center, which may impact wait times Please know our staff is working hard to respond to every call promptly and ensure you receive the assistance you need. You can also send a secure message through MyHealtheVet at
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Lexington VA Medical Center
@LexingtonVAMC
Jun 24
PTSD can happen to anyone. Veterans from all walks of life share their stories of PTSD, treatment, and recovery on @VAPTSD’s AboutFace. Visit the site to watch their stories. ptsd.va.gov/apps/aboutface/
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Lexington VA Medical Center
@LexingtonVAMC
Jun 23
Happening today at Franklin R. Sousley Campus.
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Lexington VA Medical Center
@LexingtonVAMC
Jun 22
Event is tomorrow!
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