Therese Kern, of Wind Lake, is a nurse practitioner at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Hospital in Milwaukee. She is also a member of the Wisconsin Air National Guard and
Often overlooked: Expanding vaccine opportunities for vets, homeless
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The Milwaukee VA Medical Center announced it is now giving COVID-19 vaccinations to all veterans – regardless of enrollment status – as well as spouses and caregivers.
MILWAUKEE - It may seem like opportunities to get the COVID-19 vaccine are popping up left and right, but some local leaders worry that vulnerable communities are still being overlooked. New changes and clinics announced on Tuesday, April 6 will increase opportunities for veterans and their families, and homeless individuals to get vaccinated.
All vets, spouses, caregivers can get COVID vaccine at Milwaukee VA
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Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee VA Medical Center announced on Tuesday, April 6 that it is now giving COVID-19 vaccinations to all veterans – regardless of enrollment status – as well as spouses and caregivers.
The recently enacted SAVE LIVES Act authorized VA to vaccinate anyone who has served in the military – active-duty, reserve or national guard – regardless of their time in service, status or character of discharge. The act also includes spouses, caregivers and recipients of benefits through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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