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Weekly News Digest - Oct. 9, 2026 |
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Flu season is coming, and the influenza vaccine can reduce your risk of associated illness and hospitalization, as well as minimize the spread of flu to other vulnerable Veterans and loved ones. Flu and COVID shots are now available for Veterans, just ask your primary care team, or walk into any of these clinics during vaccine clinic hours... |
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Scam Alert: Fraudsters are targeting grieving Veteran families, falsely claiming payment is required for military funeral honors. Remember: Military funeral honors are an earned benefit provided at no cost. If contacted, do not pay and report the scam to the FTC at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov |
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Join us Oct. 13 for the Creative Arts Festival workshops at VA Boston's Brockton campus! Crafting, music, cardio drumming, readings, and writing sessions -- open to Veterans, staff, caregivers and visitors. Come create, connect, and celebrate the arts! |
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Join us Oct. 15, 2026, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. for Together for Awareness & Support, recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Stop by for 5 minutes or stay the full 2 hours for resources, education, support and community. Join at https://ow.ly/f72s50ZVyY6 |
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Get crafty for Halloween! Join us Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the Creative Arts Studio, Building 4 basement, Brockton VA campus for pumpkin‑making, ghost‑crafting & spooky fun. Come for the crafts, stay for the vibes! |
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Move to the beat with Cardio Drumming! Join us Oct. 21 & 28, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Creative Arts Studio, Building 4 basement, Brockton VA campus. Fun, music‑powered fitness for Veterans. Questions? Call 774‑826‑1804 or email holly.corrente@va.gov |
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Join fellow Veterans for a relaxed lyric‑sharing session on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 2:00 p.m. in the Creative Arts Studio, Building 4 basement, Brockton VA campus. Bring a song or just listen and connect. Open to VA Boston enrolled Veterans. Questions? Email holly.corrente@va.gov or call 774‑826‑1804... |
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