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LimaOhio.com -- The Dayton VA Medical Center is offering free assistance for Veterans and former service members in Allen County and surrounding areas from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 at the American Legion Post 96, 711 S. Shore Drive, Lima.
 The event will offer attendees an opportunity to enroll in VA healthcare, submit a VA disability claim, learn about housing, hang out with Veterans, enjoy a free meal and other assistance in accessing VA benefits. No registration is required.
For questions, email MyVADayton@va.gov or call or text 937-972-1056.
 A committal service to honor two unaccompanied Veterans was held today at Dayton National Cemetery shelter B. for Sixty-six-year-old Charles Milton served in the U.S. Army from 1980-1984 and 41-year-old Christopher Easterly served in the U.S. Army from 2003 until 2004. The public was invited to come and pay tribute to these Veterans and their service to our country.
 Monday, a committal service was held at the Dayton National Cemetery to honor a Veteran with no known next of kin. Community members, employees and others came to pay their respects to U.S. Army Veteran First Sergeant Charles Leaverton. He served in the military for 20 years.
A Veteran is thankful for his new wheels, compliments of the Sons of the American Legion. Thursday, they delivered a much-needed bike to Jeffrey Mutschler. Once the group heard about his need for transportation, they immediately stepped up. Instead of choosing a bike for Jeffrey, they let him pick one out. He also was given a helmet and LED lights. Thank you, SAL for thinking of Veterans and helping any way you can.
VA Police are now locking the North Liscum and Gettysburg vehicle gates at 8:00 p.m. every day, and unlocking them at 5:00 a.m. The South Liscum gate (close to 35) will remain open 24/7. This is strengthening physical security on our campus due to some recent activity in the area.
MOVE! is celebrating 20 years of Veterans seeing improvements in their blood pressure, energy level, weight and overall health.
 ***Click here for more information on the program: https://www.move.va.gov/ Veterans interested in the program can call extension 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 The Frozen Fox, Hellbelly Burrito, Clayborne Grill and Wild Banana. The Farmers Market is open to the public.
 Army Staff Sgt. Clifford Chester Sims spent much of his early life with nowhere to call home. Orphaned and homeless until he was adopted at age 13, Sims grew into a humble and thoughtful man who didn’t hesitate to put his life on the line for his fellow soldiers in Vietnam.
***Click to read story: https://vaww.insider.va.gov/freedom-250-how-a-homeless-orphan-from-florida-earned-the-medal-of-honor-in-vietnam/
We are over a month 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 health care 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, August 3rd, from 6:00-7:30pm in building 305. Women Veterans are encouraged to attend.
A free monthly program starts August 4th, live every Tuesday from 1:00 - 2:00 PM.
See flyer below for more details.
The next Coffee Club meeting will be on Tuesday, August 11th. 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.
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.
 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.
 Did you know that there are over 40 farmers markets at VA facilities across the country, including at Dayton VA? VA Nutrition and Food Services is actively working with the Veterans Canteen Service to reduce our consumption of natural resources and increase our service of local food items. Veterans ask your dietitian nutritionist for ideas on how local food purchasing and cooking can improve your home kitchen sustainability.
Here are a few resources to get you started
Farmer's Market Shopping Tips Healthy Sustainable Eating Tips Tofu 101
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.
To make it easier to contact our scheduling line directly, we developed direct extensions for each specialty. If you need to schedule or re-schedule your appointment, please contact (937) 268-6511 and enter the extension for the specialty below:
Dental, ext. 7155
Nutrition, ext. 7154
Rehab, ext. 7156
Medicine, ext. 7153
Surgery, ext. 7157
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Free valet service is available at the Dayton VA. Veterans, make sure to use valet parking for your convenience.
National Observances/Historical Dates for July
Alopecia Month for Women
Herbal/Prescription Interaction Awareness Month
National Disability Pride Month
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
National Park and Recreation Month
Sarcoma Awareness Month
UV Safety Awareness Month
July 1 IRS Established (1862)
July 1 Medicare Anniversary (1968)
July 2 U.S. Constitution Implemented (1788)
July 2 Civil Rights Act (1964)
July 2 U.S. Army Air Corps Established (1926)
July 3 Independence Day (observed)
July 4 Independence Day
July 6 Air Force Cross Created (1960)
July 16 First Atomic Bomb Tested (1945)
July 17 Congress grants Lincoln authority to purchase land for nationa | 
