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PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 10th, 2019 AS SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY IN KITSAP COUNTY, WASHINGTON

WHEREAS, suicide has been recognized as a major public health issue with over 39 deaths by suicide recorded in Kitsap County during 2018; and

WHEREAS, each death by suicide directly impacts numerous family members, friends, loved ones, co-workers and by extension the entire community; and… read more

Before Dr. Laura Fox writes out a park prescription — yes, you read that right — she discusses the patient’s health and locates parks close to the patient’s chosen address.

She asks whether patients prefer parks on their homebound commute, near home or near work. Do they plan to visit the park with children or dogs? Do they need paved trails? Then she texts, emails or prints out their… read more

Nominations Being Accepted Now!

Nomination Form  Deadline for submissions is September 20, 2019.

You know who they are, volunteers, service officers, community members or others who day in and day out go above and beyond the call of duty making sure veterans and their… read more

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DATE           July 29, 2019

Spokane County – The State Veterans… read more

WHEREAS, our nation and its principles have been defended throughout history by brave and patriotic men and women who willingly sacrificed their own well-being for the cause of freedom and democracy; and

WHEREAS, President George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit to honor brave military personnel; and

WHEREAS, in 1932, on the 200th anniversary of George Washington's… read more

The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) War Trauma Program seeks clinicians who are proficient and competent in military and veteran culture, are licensed, trauma informed, mental health clinicians and able to provide professional counseling services to Veterans and their families. We seek mental behavioral health clinicians whose practices are located north of Seattle and within… read more

Are you a spouse of a current or former service member? Do you know someone who is?

Join WDVA Director and ESD Commissioner for a Military Spouse Listening Session on Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Alfie Alvarado Ramos, WA State Dept of Veterans Affairs Director, and Suzi LeVine, WA State Employment Security Dept Commissioner, will be holding a listening session with military spouses… read more

DATE – June 27, 2019 | CITY — Port Orchard

Kitsap County:  On-The-Spot Hiring Event to Be Held at Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard | Immediate Positions Available for Certified Nursing Assistants, RNs and LPNs

Are you a RN, LPN or CNA looking for a career that allows you to give back to your community and provide compassionate care to Veterans?

The Washington… read more

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs and Employment Security Department Media Release

WDVA Director Lourdes E. Alvarado-Ramos        ESD Commissioner Suzi LeVine

For immediate release

Date:                July 9, 2019

Contact:           WDVA Heidi Audette, 360-725-2154 or heidia@dva.wa.gov

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WHEREAS, the year 2019 marks the 69th anniversary of the start of the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, 69 years ago, the United States and the Republic of Korea stood shoulder-to-shoulder on the frontlines of battle to protect freedom and democracy; and

WHEREAS, the United States and the Republic of Korea now stand together as allies and partners, economically and politically; and