This is the archived account of former U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Dr. David J. Shulkin (2017-2018).
Joined February 2017
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Dr. David J. Shulkin retweeted
26 Mar 2018
Applications opening soon for 2018 National Veterans Golden Age Games in Albuquerque bit.ly/2udrR8t via @Sports4Vets on #VAntagePoint
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26 Mar 2018
Great to join members of Congress and local VSOs at the Delaware #Veterans Leadership Summit to discuss how we can make a difference for our nations heroes. Thank you to everyone in Delaware who has worked hard to be leaders in #SuicidePrevention and ending homelessness.
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22 Mar 2018
Artists can submit their designs to the National Veterans Day Poster Contest depicting the 100th commemoration of World War I, “The War to End All Wars.” Read more about the guidelines at va.gov/opa/vetsday/ - deadline is April 1st!
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Dr. David J. Shulkin retweeted
20 Mar 2018
We look forward to holding a hearing tomorrow to examine the administration’s fiscal year 2019 budget request for @DeptVetAffairs. Watch here: veterans.senate.gov/hearings…
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20 Mar 2018
Everyone at @DeptVetAffairs is eternally grateful for the service and sacrifice of the #Veterans of this conflict and will continue to work hard to serve them and their families. #OIF x.com/usarmy/status/97593374…
#OTD: Operation Iraqi Freedom begins.
In this artist's rendering, #USArmy Spc. Amanda Erskine from the 4th Psychological Operations Group conducts medical training during Operation Iraqi Freedom near Camp Slayer Iraq.
U.S. Army painting by Master Sgt. Martin Cervantez
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19 Mar 2018
Making “herstory:” Profiles of dedicated women #Veterans still serving blogs.va.gov/VAntage/46457/m… #VAntagePoint #WomensHistoryMonth
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19 Mar 2018
While in #Philadelphia, I received a tour of our regional benefits office and listened in as an employee worked to help a #Veteran at our call center. Great work by committed staff caring for our nations heroes and their families. #HonoringVets
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19 Mar 2018
Good meeting with @PhillyMayor and his team this morning to discuss Veterans, homelessness, #SuicidePrevention and the opioid epidemic. We are working with mayors across the country to provide the best care possible to #Veterans.
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Dr. David J. Shulkin retweeted
15 Mar 2018
Watch live at 10 AM: @SecShulkin testifies before @RepCharlieDent and the VA Subcommittee on the @DeptVetAffairs budget for FY19. appropriations.house.gov/cal…
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15 Mar 2018
Tune in today at 10:00 am as I testify before @HouseAppropsGOP, we will be discussing the 2019 budget proposal for @DeptVetAffairs and caring for our nations #Veterans appropriations.house.gov/cal…
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10 Mar 2018
We are saddened by the tragedy at the Yountville State Veterans Home. Our sympathies are with the families, friends and colleagues who are grieving for those who lost their lives. blogs.va.gov/VAntage/46269/m…
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10 Mar 2018
Nothing is more important than caring for our Veterans and employees during this time, and the VA is providing mobile resources at the location to assist those dealing with this incident and to employees impacted across the country.
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10 Mar 2018
The VA is actively reviewing procedures to take all possible steps to prevent this outcome in the future, especially in outpatient settings.
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10 Mar 2018
We know the unfailing commitment that these brave employees had to working with Veterans during some of their most challenging times; and we are committed to continuing to try to make sure these events do not happen again.
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10 Mar 2018
The VA is actively reviewing procedures to take all possible steps to prevent this outcome in the future, especially in outpatient settings.
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10 Mar 2018
We are deeply saddened and affected by the tragic outcome of the hostage situation at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville and extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones involved. We ask for patience as we continue to monitor emerging details.
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10 Mar 2018
We are closely monitoring the reported hostage situation at the Yountville Veterans Home in California, stand ready to assist Veterans in need there and are hopeful for a peaceful resolution.
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9 Mar 2018
At #HIMSS18, I announced our open API Pledge, which commits VA will provide API access to developers in order to provide better care and acces to #Veterans va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrel…
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Dr. David J. Shulkin retweeted
9 Mar 2018
VA News Release: VA Secretary Announces VA Open Application Programming Interface Pledge bit.ly/2HlmdCS
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Dr. David J. Shulkin retweeted
9 Mar 2018
“Together we can establish the type of interoperability that we all need, not only for our veterans but for all Americans.” @SecShulkin #HIMSS18
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