Jamestown  (CSi)  Stutsman County Veterans Service Officer, David Bratton reminds vets that face masks are required to be worn when visiting all Veterans Affairs facilities.

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, David said his office in the basement of the Law Enforcement Center in Jamestown is closed to walk-ins, however to arrange and in person meeting at the LEC lobby to call his office, at 701-252-9043.   The office is open Monday-Friday 8-a.m., to 12 noon and 1-p.m., to 5-p.m.

He noted that the veterans Burleigh County van taking veterans to the VA in Fargo is still not available, till further notice, due the COVID-19 pandemic.

He also said VA Urgent Care Cards are available, for vets needing emergency care, and are available with more information at his office.

David added that grants are available for veterans in need of a service dog.  For more information on line go to www.servicedogsforamerica.org

The Department of Veterans Affairs has made 425 grants amounting to $279 million to help prevent and end veteran homeless.

The deadline to sign up for the Camp Grafton Deer Hunt, in October 16, with the hunt scheduled for November 16, 17, 2020.  Those participating must have a disability of 50 percent or greater.  Application information available at his office.

On another topic:

The Fargo VA Health Care System will hold several free drive-through influenza immunization clinics in September and October for Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare.

For questions about eligibility, call 1-800-410-9723, extension 3428.

Veterans should bring their Veteran ID card, wear a mask, and wear appropriate clothing such as a short-sleeve shirt to receive a flu vaccine. Veterans experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should present for their flu vaccine when it has been at least 10 days since the onset of symptoms – COVID-19 symptoms need to be improved and at least 24 hours without fever greater than 100.0 F. If you have questions regarding COVID-19 and the flu vaccine, please contact your healthcare provider.

Locations, dates, and times VA-enrolled Veterans can receive their free influenza immunization:

 

Fargo VA Medical Center (2101 Elm St. N):

Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Oct. 7, 15, & 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Bemidji VA Clinic (1217 Anne St.):

Oct. 2, 15, and 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 

Bismarck VA Clinic (Gateway Mall, 2700 State St, Suite F):

Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Oct. 7 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

Devils Lake VA Clinic (1031 7th St. NE):

Call to schedule an appointment (701) 662-5801 press 0 to schedule.

 

Dickinson VA Clinic (766 Elks Dr., Suite 6/H):

Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

Fergus Falls VA Clinic (1839 Park St. N):

Oct. 5, 9, and 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Grafton VA Clinic (1319 11th St. W):

Oct. 9, 16, and 30 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

 

Grand Forks VA Clinic (3221 32nd Ave. S, Suite 700):

Oct. 2, 7, and 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Jamestown VA Clinic (2430 20th St. SW):

Oct. 6, 9, and 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Minot VA Clinic (3400 South Broadway St.):

Oct. 1 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

Williston VA Clinic (1542 16th St. W, Suite 300):

Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, and 21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.