FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 6, 2021
Miami VA expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to all Veterans, caregivers and spouses in South Florida under SAVE LIVES Act
MIAMI — The Miami VA Healthcare System announced today it is providing COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone who served in the military, and their caregivers and spouses, and some other beneficiaries under the authority granted by the SAVE LIVES Act, signed by President Joe Biden.
“Since the start of the pandemic, the Miami VA has been focused on vaccinating as many Veterans as possible,” said Kalautie JangDhari, director of the Miami VA. “Now, we hope that every Veteran and their spouse or caregiver takes advantage of this opportunity to get their vaccination.”
Vaccines are available for walk-ins or by appointment, while supplies last, at the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center and the William "Bill" Kling VA Clinic.
Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center
1201 NW 16th St, Miami FL 33125
Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
By appointment or walk-in while supplies last
William “Bill” Kling VA Clinic
9800 W Commercial Blvd, Sunrise FL 33351
Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
By appointment or walk-in while supplies last
Appointments are not required but are encouraged. All individuals eligible under the SAVES LIVES Act who are interested in getting an appointment should go to www.va.gov/covid-19-vaccine to register.
Appointment-only Vaccine clinics for enrolled Veterans are available at other Miami VA locations in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties. Appointments can be made by calling 305.575.7000 ext. 12085. Enrolled Veterans can also use the walk-in clinics.
Vaccine Eligibility at the Miami VA Healthcare System:
These groups are now also eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine as supply allows:
Registration under the Saves Lives Act can be done online at https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/stay-informed or onsite at a walk-in clinic. Please bring Photo ID.
Recipients must meet CDC age requirements for vaccine administration.
The expanded authority depends on readily available COVID-19 vaccine supply and requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue to prioritize Veterans enrolled in VA care.
April 6, 2021
Miami VA expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to all Veterans, caregivers and spouses in South Florida under SAVE LIVES Act
MIAMI — The Miami VA Healthcare System announced today it is providing COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone who served in the military, and their caregivers and spouses, and some other beneficiaries under the authority granted by the SAVE LIVES Act, signed by President Joe Biden.
“Since the start of the pandemic, the Miami VA has been focused on vaccinating as many Veterans as possible,” said Kalautie JangDhari, director of the Miami VA. “Now, we hope that every Veteran and their spouse or caregiver takes advantage of this opportunity to get their vaccination.”
Vaccines are available for walk-ins or by appointment, while supplies last, at the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center and the William "Bill" Kling VA Clinic.
Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center
1201 NW 16th St, Miami FL 33125
Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
By appointment or walk-in while supplies last
William “Bill” Kling VA Clinic
9800 W Commercial Blvd, Sunrise FL 33351
Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
By appointment or walk-in while supplies last
Appointments are not required but are encouraged. All individuals eligible under the SAVES LIVES Act who are interested in getting an appointment should go to www.va.gov/covid-19-vaccine to register.
Appointment-only Vaccine clinics for enrolled Veterans are available at other Miami VA locations in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties. Appointments can be made by calling 305.575.7000 ext. 12085. Enrolled Veterans can also use the walk-in clinics.
Vaccine Eligibility at the Miami VA Healthcare System:
- Veterans who are enrolled in VA health care or currently receive care at VA, and
- Designated primary and secondary family caregivers who are enrolled in our Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) and come with the Veteran to get a vaccine
These groups are now also eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine as supply allows:
- All Veterans
- Eligibility includes anyone who served in the U.S. military, including the U.S. National Guard, Reserves, or Coast Guard, as well as:
- Commissioned officers of the Regular or Reserve Corp of the Public Health Service, or
- Commissioned officers of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (or Coast and Geodetic Survey), or
- Cadets at the U.S. Military, Air Force, or Coast Guard Academy, or
- Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy
- Spouses and surviving spouses of Veterans
- For COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, we are including spouses of same-sex and common-law marriages. Eligibility includes a widow or widower of a Veteran. If an individual characterizes his or her relationship as spousal, he or she can receive the vaccine.
- Caregivers of Veterans. For COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, we define a caregiver as a family member or friend who provides care to a Veteran. Caregivers may help a Veteran with personal needs like feeding, bathing, or dressing. They may also help a Veteran with tasks like shopping or transportation.
- Recipients of Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) benefits.
Registration under the Saves Lives Act can be done online at https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/stay-informed or onsite at a walk-in clinic. Please bring Photo ID.
Recipients must meet CDC age requirements for vaccine administration.
The expanded authority depends on readily available COVID-19 vaccine supply and requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue to prioritize Veterans enrolled in VA care.
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We Are Veterans
We left home as teenagers for an unknown adventure.
We loved our country enough to defend it and protect it with our own lives.
We said goodbye to friends and family and everything we knew.
We learned the basics and then we scattered in the wind to the far corners of the Earth.
We found new friends and new family.
We became brothers and sisters regardless of color, race or creed.
We had plenty of good times, and plenty of bad times.
We didn’t get enough sleep.
We smoked and drank too much.
We picked up both good and bad habits.
We worked hard and played harder.
We didn’t earn a great wage.
We experienced the happiness of mail call and the sadness of missing important events.
We didn’t know when, or even if, we were ever going to see home again.
We grew up fast, and yet somehow, we never grew up at all.
We fought for our freedom, as well as the freedom of others.
Some of us saw actual combat, and some of us didn’t.
Some of us saw the world, and some of us didn’t.
Some of us dealt with physical warfare, most of us dealt with psychological warfare.
We have seen and experienced and dealt with things that we can’t fully describe or explain, as not all of our sacrifices were physical.
We participated in time honored ceremonies and rituals with each other, strengthening our bonds and camaraderie.
We counted on each other to get our job done and sometimes to survive it at all.
We have dealt with victory and tragedy.
We have celebrated and mourned.
We lost a few along the way.
When our adventure was over, some of us went back home, some of us started somewhere new and some of us never came home at all.
We have told amazing and hilarious stories of our exploits and adventures.
We share an unspoken bond with each other, that most people don’t experience, and few will understand.
We speak highly of our own branch of service, and poke fun at the other branches.
We know however, that, if needed, we will be there for our brothers and sisters and stand together as one, in a heartbeat.
Being a veteran is something that had to be earned, and it can never be taken away.
It has no monetary value, but at the same time it is a priceless gift.
People see a veteran and they thank them for their service.
When we see each other, we give that little upwards head nod, or a slight smile, knowing that we have shared and experienced things that most people have not.
So, from myself to the rest of the veterans out there, I commend and thank you for all that you have done and sacrificed for your country.
Try to remember the good times and grow from the bad times.
Share your stories.
But most importantly, stand tall and proud, for you have earned the right to be called a Veteran.
Unknown Author 🇺🇸
We loved our country enough to defend it and protect it with our own lives.
We said goodbye to friends and family and everything we knew.
We learned the basics and then we scattered in the wind to the far corners of the Earth.
We found new friends and new family.
We became brothers and sisters regardless of color, race or creed.
We had plenty of good times, and plenty of bad times.
We didn’t get enough sleep.
We smoked and drank too much.
We picked up both good and bad habits.
We worked hard and played harder.
We didn’t earn a great wage.
We experienced the happiness of mail call and the sadness of missing important events.
We didn’t know when, or even if, we were ever going to see home again.
We grew up fast, and yet somehow, we never grew up at all.
We fought for our freedom, as well as the freedom of others.
Some of us saw actual combat, and some of us didn’t.
Some of us saw the world, and some of us didn’t.
Some of us dealt with physical warfare, most of us dealt with psychological warfare.
We have seen and experienced and dealt with things that we can’t fully describe or explain, as not all of our sacrifices were physical.
We participated in time honored ceremonies and rituals with each other, strengthening our bonds and camaraderie.
We counted on each other to get our job done and sometimes to survive it at all.
We have dealt with victory and tragedy.
We have celebrated and mourned.
We lost a few along the way.
When our adventure was over, some of us went back home, some of us started somewhere new and some of us never came home at all.
We have told amazing and hilarious stories of our exploits and adventures.
We share an unspoken bond with each other, that most people don’t experience, and few will understand.
We speak highly of our own branch of service, and poke fun at the other branches.
We know however, that, if needed, we will be there for our brothers and sisters and stand together as one, in a heartbeat.
Being a veteran is something that had to be earned, and it can never be taken away.
It has no monetary value, but at the same time it is a priceless gift.
People see a veteran and they thank them for their service.
When we see each other, we give that little upwards head nod, or a slight smile, knowing that we have shared and experienced things that most people have not.
So, from myself to the rest of the veterans out there, I commend and thank you for all that you have done and sacrificed for your country.
Try to remember the good times and grow from the bad times.
Share your stories.
But most importantly, stand tall and proud, for you have earned the right to be called a Veteran.
Unknown Author 🇺🇸
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