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Dayton VA Public Affairs -- In this episode of the Good News Report, five Veterans are honored at annual Welcome Home event, Gerofit program treats Veterans to a luncheon and football players visit Veterans in the CLC.
People in the community came out to the Dayton National Cemetery Wednesday for Airman First Class Michael L. Fain's final salute. The Veteran had no known next of kin. He served in the Air Force from 1980-1984 and was from Sidney, Ohio. Thanks to those who came to honor his service.
Thanks to AMVETS #24 of Ohio for having a pizza party Saturday for Veterans in the domiciliary, building 410. The pizza party was in building 305 where Veterans also played bingo and received some giveaways.
Construction started last week for the expanded parking lot. This is the grass area on the corner of Missouri and Minnesota, across from building 315 (Sim Center).
The number 320 on the map indicates how many new parking spaces will be added.
Please find alternative parking until the new parking lot is completed in mid-October.
Our Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) no longer schedule appointments for lab draws. They are done on a walk-in basis only, like at the main campus. Our new Electronic Health Record (EHR) doesn't allow appointment scheduling for lab procedures. Only LPNs perform functions related to lab procedures. We are hiring more LPNs to reduce wait times for blood draws. Veterans needing labs that do not require fasting are encouraged to arrive later in the morning to minimize waiting.
This year’s Community Mental Health Summit will be held virtually and in person on campus in building 305 on September 2nd. See flyer to register and for more information.
 **Click here to register for the summit: https://varedcap.rcp.vaec.va.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=83HE39N7LF8WC4XK
The Legal Clinic for Veterans is starting back up now that the college school year is starting back up. It will be on Monday, September 14th.
 Please consider joining the Dayton VA WalkALS Team and walk in support of Dayton VA Veterans with ALS and honor those who have passed.
When: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Check-in: 9:30am
Ceremony: 10:45am
Walk begins at 11:00am
(Meet at the Dayton VA table at 10:40am if you would like to walk with the team)
Where: Oak Grove Park
1790 E Social Row Rd.
Washington Twp, OH 45458
Walk Route Length (1.5 miles)
Visit https://secure.alsohio.org/site/TR?fr_id=1180&pg=entry to join the Dayton VA WalkALS Team.
- Select “Find A Team”
- Select “Search for a team”
- Type in “Dayton VA”
- Select “Join Team”
If you have any questions or know of a Veteran with ALS, please contact Julia Prince at 937-268-6511 x2618.
Save the date for Thursday, September 24th for an event on campus for Suicide Prevention Month. See flyer for more details.
The annual Stand Down will be held Friday, October 2nd at 10:00 a.m. in the theater and multipurpose room of building 305. See flyer for details.
VA’s MOVE Weight Management Program for Veterans can help Veterans manage their weight so they can feel their best. With MOVE! they’ll use helpful tools to make lasting lifestyle changes and reach their personal goals.
 ***Click here for more information on the program: https://www.move.va.gov/ Veterans interested in the program can call extension (937) 268-6511 ext.1699.
The Farmers Market is every Thursday through October 15th from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the picnic pavilion. The food trucks scheduled for this week are: Claybourne Grille, Hell Belly Burritos, Wild Banana and Lumpia Queen. The Farmers Market is open to the public.
Veterans are encouraged to use Direct Deposit to get payments faster and safer.
 Desmond Doss grew up believing the Ten Commandments were meant to be taken personally. When he read his Bible as a boy, “Thou shalt not kill” was more than scripture; it was an instruction.
Doss carried that conviction into his Army career, refusing to carry a weapon into combat and still becoming one of the most decorated medics in Army history.
***Click to read story: https://vaww.insider.va.gov/freedom-250-dear-god-let-me-get-just-one-more-man/
**VA is celebrating some of the Veterans who served so we may enjoy freedom. They’re the reason the country made it to 250 years. See all their profiles on the Freedom 250 web page.
We are more than two months in with the new Electronic Health Record (EHR). We are still going through some growing pains, including with delays in answering phone calls. We appreciate your patience as we continue this transition. These changes are designed to improve coordination and continuity of care for Veterans. If you get your healthcare here, thank you for trusting Dayton VA with your health care.
A free monthly fitness program at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
See flyer below for more details.
The Women Overcoming & Winning (W.O.W.) social group meets the first Monday of each month. The next meeting will be, September 14th, from 6:00-7:30pm in building 305. Women Veterans are encouraged to attend.
A free monthly program is live every Tuesday from 1:00 - 2:00 PM.
See flyer below for more details.
The next Coffee Club meeting will be on Tuesday, September 8th. Dayton VA Medical Center Outreach Team will be in attendance. See information below.
Show your support for Veterans in their fight against suicide on Saturday,
September 5th at the Springfield Silent Watch.
 Less scroll, more soul. Taking time away from screens can help you reconnect with what matters most: your health, your relationships, and your daily life. Spirit and soul are an important part of your well-being. What helps you reconnect?
***Click here for more information: https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/circle-of-health/spirit-soul.asp
 Dayton VA Veterans, staff and retirees have free access to more than 100 live, online Ompractice classes weekly, an on-demand video library & new programming every month.
**Click here for video library: https://app.ompractice.com/videos
Register with Ompractice for free: https://app.ompractice.com/veteransaffairs
Veterans, if you can't make your appointment, call and cancel so another Veteran can take it.
The Coffee Hour and 12 Step Meetings are offered by Mental Health to all Veterans in recovery, even if not engaged with Mental Health.
Open to active duty, Veterans, National Guard, Reservist and widowed families. Thursdays 10am - 2pm and Mondays 6pm - 8pm.
See details below.
 Smart snacks help boost nutrition and give your busy day a lift. A healthy muffin or energy bite is a quick way to support your goals. Veterans, connect with a VA dietitian to learn more about healthy snacks.
***Click here for grab and go snacks recipes: https://tinyurl.com/3wm5kxnk
The Dayton VAMC now has a Medical Legal Partnership (MLP) with Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO). They will be offering civil legal services for all Veterans that qualify. They will be on site every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 2pm in Building 409, first floor, Homeless Program. Walk-ins are welcome or they can reach out directly to LAWO by phone at (888) 534-1432 or online at www.legalaidline.org.
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