Upholding Valor

It takes a strong person to serve, but an even stronger person to ask for help once that service is over.  Isn’t it time to take your life back?  Our two guests talk first steps and coming out on the other side.See our website for privacy information.

The holidays can be a rough time for our Veterans, but you are never alone.  VA Salt Lake City is here for you.  Always.  Please contact us at the Veterans Crisis Line:  1-800-273-8255See our website for privacy information.

Veterans should never have to struggle finding work after military service for any reason.  VA Salt Lake City can help.See our website for privacy information.

If you are a homeless veteran, or at risk for becoming a homeless veteran, please take advantage of our walk-in clinic every Monday from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Building 16 at the main VA campus. VA Salt Lake City also has a homeless provider of the day every weekday from 8:00 to 4:00 p.m., available to discuss housing needs with veterans.See our website for privacy information.

VA Salt Lake City Heath Care System offers a full range of recreation therapy options. These are for veterans with physical injuries as well as psychological and emotional injuries.  These programs help veterans heal from their injuries as well as learn to live independently, even with disabilities. Jill Atwood is joined by Heather Brown, a Recreation Therapist at VA Salt Lake City, and wheel chair athlete Wendy Griffin.  Wendy is an Air Force veteran who uses the VA programs. There are a lot of amazing opportunities.  National veteran wheelchair games and winter sports clinic are two examples of major events that show the strength of our veterans.  See our website for privacy information.

Shella Stovall, VA Medical Center Director, along with Nena Saunders, Associate Director Quality And Safety Systems, join VA Communications Director Jill Atwood for a very candid conversation about health care for veterans. The purpose of the VA is to provide top notch health care to veterans.  The Salt Lake VA Medical Center is a four star health care facility and provides comprehensive health services to veterans.  The Salt Lake Medical Center also performs a lot of important research to make sure veterans are served as well as possible The Salt Lake VA Medical Center competes with private sector hospitals in many areas.  The standard of care is very high. They also talk about some areas the VA is making important changes.  This includes in the area of timeliness. Of course, Army, Navy, Air Force, and US Marine Corps veterans are welcome.  But also many Reserves and National Guard veterans are eligible depending on active duty history.  See our website for privacy information.

Veteran Jen Johnson proudly served in the US Navy. But life after service was tough. She was homeless and desperate before she finally found VA. Hi I'm Jill Atwood, the Chief of Communications for the VA in Salt Lake City. I am proud to introduce Upholding Valor. Our healthcare system is undergoing bold change. So we can provide even better healthcare for our veterans. That also means better access and that lifeline of support when they need it most. Veterans like Jennifer Johnson tell us that they choose VA healthcare because VA knows veterans better than anyone else. To hear Jennifer's full story, get the Upholding Valor podcast by texting VETERANS to 57500 or KSL360.com/veterans.  America United Federal Credit Union is proud to partner with the VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System for Upholding Valor. And continuously strives to be the difference that makes a difference in our veteran's lives. Visit amucu.org/valor to learn more.See our website for privacy information.