FW: VA Pharmacy Changes

Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

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From: chelsa51@gmail.com
To: Chelsa51@gmail.com
Subject: FW: VA Pharmacy Changes
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2016 17:33:28 -0800

Please see the attached information on VA Pharmacy changes. 

Comrades,

Additional info on VA Pharmacy changes, please read and pass along to your membership, this info was provided at the State Commanders Advisory Council meeting.

R. Walker

Adj.

This document (6 pages) has important information for any vet using the VA Pharmacy.  2 subjects:  first is Fact Sheet (2 pages) second is Questions (4 pages).

There is a significant change in the way prescriptions are handled at the Primary Care Clinics.  One concern was what happens if a vet needs same day or emergency meds.  That is answered on page 2 of the QUESTIONS document. 

Again, would you please distribute using your distribution list?

Thanks

Bob Coutchie

Pain is Temporary

Quitting lasts Forever

--Forwarded Message Attachment--

FW: Unserviceable Flag Ceremony May 7, 2016

   

Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

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Subject: Fwd: Unserviceable Flag Ceremony May 7, 2016

Forwarded to apprise you of this outstanding ceremony.

Bob Garlow

Quartermaster/Adjutant VFW Post 36

Chairman, Nevada Veterans Assistance League

Chairman, Veterans Cemetery Volunteer Group

All American Past State Commander 2013 - 2014

VFW Department of Nevada

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Subject: Unserviceable Flag Ceremony May 7, 2016

Mr Garlow,

Please find attached an invitation to our 24^th annual Flag Retirement Ceremony in Boulder City May 7, 2016.  The ceremony begins at 10am in the chapel at the cemetery.  Please share this invitation with your service organizations.

Linda D. Knapton

Vice Regent Valley of Fire Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution

702-341-3276

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Forwarded to apprise you of this outstanding ceremony. Bob Garlow Quartermaster/Adjutant VFW Post 36 Chairman, Nevada Veterans Assistance League Chairman, Veterans Cemetery Volunteer Group All American Past State Commander 2013 - 2014 VFW Department of Nevada ----- Original Message ----- Subject: Unserviceable Flag Ceremony May 7, 2016 Mr Garlow, Please find attached an invitation to our 24 th annual Flag Retirement Ceremony in Boulder City May 7, 2016. The ceremony begins at 10am in the chapel at the cemetery. Please share this invitation with your service organizations. Linda D. Knapton Vice Regent Valley of Fire Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 702-341-3276 cid:image001.png@01D07387.0DD115D0 This e-mail is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient or have received this communication in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

FW: Free Concert for Veterans

Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

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From: chelsa51@gmail.com
Subject: FW: Fwd: Free Concert for Veterans
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2016 22:17:24 -0800

For more information see advertisement at:

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FW: Vets: Get Urgent Health Care This Saturday

From: USA.gov Team [mailto:subscriptions@subscriptions.usa.gov]
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2016 1:17 PM
Subject: Vets: Get Urgent Health Care This Saturday

Veterans in need of urgent health care can visit any VA medical center this Saturday, February 27 from 9 AM to noon local time. Hundreds of volunteers from the VA medical community and its federal, local and academic partners will be on hand to provide on the spot care or to schedule care in the near future. Before visiting a center, veterans should contact their Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) with questions and to verify that their condition is considered urgent. This is the VA's second National Access Stand Down for vets waiting too long for care.

FW: The Early Brief -- Pentagon's Guantanamo Plan Lays Out Costs, Savings

 Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 08:08:52 -0500
From: military@e0.email.military.com
Subject: The Early Brief -- Pentagon's Guantanamo Plan Lays Out Costs, Savings

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FW: Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook on Submission of Guantanamo Closure Plan

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Subject: Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook on Submission of Guantanamo Closure Plan
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 09:30:11 -0600

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You are subscribed to News Releases for U.S. Department of Defense. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook on Submission of Guantanamo Closure Plan 02/23/2016 09:06 AM CST IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. NR-062-16 February 23, 2016 Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook on Submission of Guantanamo Closure Plan The Department of Defense formally submitted the administration's plan for closing the Guantanamo Bay detention facility to Congress today.  As the president has stated, responsibly closing the Guantanamo detention facility is a national security imperative. For this reason, among others, Secretary Carter supports the president's commitment to bringing a responsible end to detention at Guantanamo. Implementing this plan will enhance our national security by denying terrorists a powerful propaganda symbol, strengthening relationships with key allies and counterterrorism partners, and reducing costs.  As the president has said, it "makes no sense" to keep open a facility that "the world condemns and terrorists use to recruit." The plan provides a way ahead for closing the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, which will markedly enhance our national security, while continuing to treat all detainees in U.S. custody in a manner that is consistent with international and domestic law. The plan has four primary tenets: 1.      Securely and responsibly transferring to foreign countries detainees who have been designated for transfer by the president's national security team; 2.      Continuing to review the threat posed by those detainees who are not currently eligible for transfer through the Periodic Review Board (PRB); 3.      Identifying individualized dispositions for those who remain designated for continued law of war detention, including possible Article III, military commission, or foreign prosecutions; 4.      Working with the Congress to establish a location in the United States to securely hold detainees whom we cannot at this time transfer to foreign countries or who are subject to military commission proceedings. The plan does not endorse a specific facility to house Guantanamo detainees who cannot be safely transferred to other countries at this time. The administration seeks an active dialogue with Congress on this issue and looks forward to working with Congress to identify the most appropriate location as soon as possible. The plan does include ranges of costs for closure, including low-end and high-end potential one-time costs and recurring costs. It also discusses savings that would be achieved by closure. The savings range reflects differing variables, like location selected and differing options in detention models. Recurring costs at Guantanamo would be between $65 million and $85 million higher annually than at a U.S. facility. The one-time transition costs would be offset within three to five years due to the lower operating costs of a U.S. facility with fewer detainees. Closing Guantanamo could therefore generate at least $335 million in net savings over 10 years and up to $1.7 billion in net savings over 20 years. Secretary Carter remains firmly committed to responsibly ending detention operations at Guantanamo Bay, and this plan gives the department an opportunity to do so in a way that is consistent with our interests, laws, and values.  He looks forward to working with Congress on this effort. The administration recognizes that there are currently statutory provisions restricting the transfer of Guantanamo detainees to the United States and the use of funds to build or modify facilities for such transfers. The administration looks forward to working with Congress to lift those restrictions. The plan is available here: http://www.defense.gov/Portals/1/Documents/pubs/GTMO_Closure_Plan_0216.pdf. U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) On the Web: http://www.defense.gov/releases/ Media Contact: +1 (703) 697-5131/697-5132 Public Contact: http://www.defense.gov/landing/questions.aspx or +1 (703) 428-0711 +1 Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your User Profile Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. Updates from the U.S. Department of Defense

FW: USS NEVADA CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION, CARSON CITY, MARCH 11

  

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Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 15:32:25 +0000
Subject: Fw: USS NEVADA CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION, CARSON CITY, MARCH 11

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Subject: USS NEVADA CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION, CARSON CITY,  MARCH 11
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2016 12:00:40 -0500 (EST)

Join us in marking the Centennial of the USS Nevada - The 20th Century's Greatest Battleship

BATTLE BORN BATTLESHIP HONORED  Celebrate the Most Seaworthy Battleship of the 20th Century USS NEVADA CENTENNIAL CEREMONY MARCH 11, 2016 Noon - 1 PM State Capitol Grounds* Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval USS Nevada Sailor, Pearl Harbor Survivor Charles Sehe Pastor Bruce Kochsmeier Historian/Author John Galloway Decorated Veteran/Author Jason Redman & 'MC' Bob Crowell, Mayor of Carson City    Honoring the 100th Anniversary of BB-36 and the men who served *In event of inclemate weather, ceremony will be in Old Assembly Chambers, inside the Capitol

Nevada Department of Veterans Services, 6880 S. McCarran, Suite A-12, Reno, NV 89509

FW: Emailing: Contract Pharmacy-Closure-Veteran-Letter II .pdf, Contra ct Pharmacies near PCCs.doc

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Subject: Fw: Emailing: Contract Pharmacy-Closure-Veteran-Letter II .pdf, Contra ct Pharmacies near PCCs.doc

The attached is for veterans living in the Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson areas, concerning the closing of the VA Pharmacy's at the four area VA clinics.

R. Walker

Adj.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System

6900 North Pecos Road

North Las Vegas, Nevada 89086

(702) 791-9000

Dear Veteran,

•      Effective Friday, March 4, 2016 at 4:30 p.m., the pharmacies will no longer be operating at our VA Primary Care Clinics. 

•      All prescriptions will be handled through the mail order system that delivers directly to your address.  

•      Window medication pick-up will still be available at the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center. 

•      In an emergency, your provider can order a temporary supply of noncontrolled medications through a contract pharmacy near your VA Clinic.  

To order your prescription refills you can use one of the following options: 

•      Call (702) 791-9061 or 1-888-633-7554

 

•      My HealtheVet (https://www.myhealth.va.gov/index.html) 

•      Mail in your refill slips at least two (2) weeks in advance to:

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System

Pharmacy Services (119)

6900 North Pecos Road

North Las Vegas, NV  89086

We highly recommend planning ahead and requesting refills/renewals at least two (2) weeks in advance to avoid running out of medications. 

For questions or concerns, contact our Pharmacy at (702) 791-9061 or go to http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/services/pharmacy.asp.

Sincerely,

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System 

In an emergency, patients may pick up a temporary supply of non-controlled medications at a local contract pharmacy. Patient’s VA Providers may write prescriptions to be filled at a nearby contract pharmacy, at NO COST to the patient.

·         Contract pharmacies for NORTHEAST Primary Care Clinic are:

o    Kmart Pharmacy, 2975 E Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89104

o    Smith’s Pharmacy, 4965 E Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89104

·         Contract pharmacies for SOUTHEAST Primary Care Clinic are:

o    Walgreens Pharmacy, 101 E Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson, NV 89015

o    Walmart Pharmacy, 300 E Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson, NV 89015

·         Contract pharmacies for SOUTHWEST Primary Care Clinic are:

o    Vons Pharmacy, 7405 S Durango Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89113

o    Walgreens Pharmacy, 8565 W Warm Springs, Las Vegas, NV 89113

·         Contract pharmacies for NORTHWEST Primary Care Clinic are:

o    Kmart Pharmacy, 4500 N Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130

o    Walgreens Pharmacy, 1445 W Craig Road, Las Vegas, NV 89032

- See more at: http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/pharmacy/Why_is_the_VA_Closing_Pharmacies_in_PCCs.asp#sthash.9RILMmLk.dpuf