Weekly Updates - November 22, 2021

The Chillicothe VA hosted a virtual town hall for women Veterans to discuss health care issues, services offered, and the impacts of new legislation on benefits. 

AIR Commission Report

538 Video Episode Federal Register Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255) Flu Information: (740) 773-1141 x15575 Athlete to Military story submissions can be sent to [email protected] Ideas for future episodes/feedback: [email protected] or (740) 773-1141 x16316 or x17080 Chillicothe VA Homepage https://www.va.gov/chillicothe-health-care/

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255) Flu Information: (740) 773-1141 x15575 Athlete to Military story submissions can be sent to [email protected] Ideas for future episodes/feedback: [email protected] or (740) 773-1141 x16316 or x17080 Chillicothe VA Homepage https://www.va.gov/chillicothe-health-care/ To participate in our virtual shout out project just text voice memos to 740-649-1350 MAT Program Contact Numbers Diane, RN - (740) 773-1141 x17491 Support Assistant- (740) 773-1141 x16941 Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging COAAA Brochure Zesty Black Bean Soup Ingredients 3 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups (16 ounces) low-sodium vegetable broth 1 (10-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon dried oregano 1-2 tablespoons lime juice, to taste (about ½-1 lime) 6 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt, divided 2 tablespoons sliced scallions (green onions), divided Directions 1. In a food processor or blender, add the beans, broth, tomatoes with green chiles, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano. Blend until fairly smooth. 2. Transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan and place over medium heat. 3. Bring the mixture up to a gentle simmer and let it cook until it is warmed through and the flavors have combined, about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 4. Add the lime juice and stir to combine. 5. Divide the soup between six serving bowls and top each with 1 tablespoon of the Greek yogurt and ½ tablespoon of the scallions. 6. Serve warm, adjusting the flavor with additional lime juice as desired. Recipe Notes • For a chunkier texture, set some of the canned beans aside and keep them whole, then stir them in at the end of cooking.

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255) Flu Information: (740) 773-1141 x15575 Athlete to Military story submissions can be sent to [email protected] Ideas for future episodes/feedback: [email protected] or (740) 773-1141 x16316 or x17080 Chillicothe VA Homepage https://www.va.gov/chillicothe-health-care/ To participate in our virtual shout out project just text voice memos to 740-649-1350

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255) Flu Information: (740) 773-1141 x15575 Athlete to Military story submissions can be sent to [email protected] Ideas for future episodes/feedback: [email protected] or (740) 773-1141 x16316 or x17080 Chillicothe VA Homepage https://www.va.gov/chillicothe-health-care/

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255) Flu Information: (740) 773-1141 x15575 Athlete to Military story submissions can be sent to [email protected] Ideas for future episodes/feedback: [email protected] or (740) 773-1141 x16316 or x17080 https://www.va.gov/chillicothe-health-care/

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255) Flu Information: (740) 773-1141 x15575 Medical Foster Home Program For more information contact Amanda Francis at 773-1141 ext. 16507 or [email protected] Athlete to Military story submissions can be sent to [email protected] Ideas for future episodes/feedback: [email protected] or (740) 773-1141 x16316 or x17080 https://www.va.gov/chillicothe-health-care/

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255) Flu Information: (740) 773-1141 x15575 Ideas for future episodes/feedback: [email protected] or (740) 773-1141 x16316 or x17080 Smoking Cessation Information:       Tobacco Cessation Counselor: 1-855-QUIT-VET      Sign up for Counselor Support Texts by texting VET to 47848      Quitting Resources      smokefree.veterans.gov

Flu Information: (740) 773-1141 x15575 Veteran's Day Virtual Ceremony, November 11, 2021 @11:00 am: facebook.com/ChillicotheVAMC "Roll Call" to be posted on November 12, 2021 Drive Thru Clinic dates/times Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255) Ideas for future episodes/feedback: (740) 773-1141 x16316 or x17080