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Traveling? Bring VA Care in Your Carry-on

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Summer travel can be fun and rewarding. But if you're a Veteran with health concerns, it can also bring worry: What if I lose my medications? What if I get sick or have a flare-up while I'm out of town?

The good news is you can relax. VA's virtual health care tools – including My HealtheVet, VA Video Connect and other apps available on the VA App Store – can help make your trip carefree. There are a few things you should do before you go, however, to make sure VA care is packed in your bags.

Get your travel list of to-do's in this blog on VAntage Point and let VA virtual care tools assist you, whether you're visiting family down the street or taking a trip across the globe.

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