The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies held a hearing on Thursday about leveraging technology to increase access, improve health outcomes and lower costs for VA through telemedicine. Telehealth allows veterans to consult with medical providers without physically being in the same location, and is complemented by remote monitoring of veterans with certain conditions. Since VA awarded $258 million for a VA home telehealth contract in February, Subcommittee Chairman Jerry Moran asked panelists from VA to more thoroughly explain how VA intends to use the contract to improve access to care. Testimony was also given by telehealth experts from the private sector to explain how telehealth can actually save money and time. Legislation to allow for the use of telehealth across state lines if the veteran and doctor are outside of a VA facility would have a significant impact on the successful expansion of this program. Watch the video or read the testimony.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

LEWIS VFW CAJUN CRAWFISH BOIL

APRIL 30, 2022

2pm - 5pm 

$5/bowl

 

LEWIS VFW TALK DERBY TO ME

KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY 

May 7th, 2022

2pm start

Race at 5:45pm

Wear your best Kentucky Derby Hats and Dress Attire for a chance to win prizes

Drink Specials & Mint Juleps All Day

Raffles and Race Bets.

SEE YOU AT THE DERBY

LEWIS MEMORIAL VFW ANNUAL FIRST RESPONDERS'

FOOD AND BEVERAGE GOLF SHOOT OUT

SATURDAY JUNE 11,2022

FREDERIC GOLF COURSE

$320/TEAM 

includes lunch and gift bag

1st $600, 2nd $400, 17th $200, $50 proxy prizes, Hole in 1 vehicle challenge, raffles, prizes, gifts and a Hog Roast following the tournament at Lewis VFW.

All proceeds this year will benefit St. Croix Tribal Police and Siren Fire Department

For more information, please contact Denny Olson at (218) 591-4387