DAV & DAVA Craven County Chapter 40

09/10/2026

If you want to sign up for the Veterans Electronic Health Record (VEHR) system, what most veterans actually use is the VA’s online health portal, which lets you access your electronic health record, appointments, prescriptions, and messages with VA providers. The current portal is called My VA Health / My HealtheVet access through VA.gov. Veterans Affairs
Below is the simplest way to get signed up.
How to Sign Up for the VA Electronic Health Record Access (VEHR)
1. Go to the VA sign-in page
Visit the official VA login page:
➡️ https://www.va.gov/sign-in/
This is the gateway to the My VA Health / My HealtheVet portal where your electronic health record is stored. Veterans Affairs
2. Create a secure login account
You must create one of these verified accounts:
Login.gov
ID.me
These are secure government identity systems used to access VA websites and apps. Veterans Affairs
Steps:
Click Create an account
Choose Login.gov or ID.me
Verify your identity (usually with ID and phone)
Create your username/password
3. Connect to your VA health records
After you sign in:
Go to Health Care
Click Health Records
Open the My VA Health / My HealtheVet portal
From there you can:
View medical records
See lab results
Request prescription refills
Message your VA doctor
Schedule appointments
Download records (Blue Button report)
4. Optional: Allow record sharing with non-VA doctors
You can also join the Veterans Health Information Exchange (VHIE/VLER) so outside doctors can access your VA records.
To do this you must sign VA Form 10-0485 (authorization to share records). HealthInfoNet
You can sign up:
Online
By mail
At your local VA medical center
✅ Important:
You must already be enrolled in VA health care before your electronic record appears.
If you are not enrolled yet, apply here:
https://www.va.gov/health-care/apply/

The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.

29/09/2026

Update on susette! Without going into her health to much if you know she has had many challenges over the past 10 years. She has a new challenge her & Jon are going through. They need yr support! Ive been coordinating visitors for her this past week as Jon had to go back to work. Members of her DAV Chapter
& Auxiliary have been sitting with her this week every day. We do not yet have an answer when she may be released or if going to rehab. Then theres at home care after that. Once i know more we will keep you pisted as they will need you & possible meal trains.
There isnt much room for flowers but cards would be great. You can send them to chapter/Auxiliary po box 13563 new bern 28561 & we will get them to her.
She needs to know people care!
Keep them in yr prayers.
Now dont call her but if you already have her number send her a text but tell her who you are & dont be hurt if she doesn't reply or if it taking her awhile or if it might not make sence. Have patience be patient! Dont ask questions! Just let her know you are thinking about her.
Her room does not have space for flowers. Hold off on those right now until a time she can enjoy them. If you have Jon s number text him instead of calling.

25/09/2026

New location

Veterans, spouses or primary caregivers, and Gold Star families are invited to a complimentary Veterans Day luncheon Nov. 7 at Cornerstone Assembly of God in New Bern. Attendees should bring proof of military status.

17/09/2026

CARTS to Greenville

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CARTS has launched a pilot program in collaboration with Onslow United Transit Service (OUTS) and Carteret County Area Transit Service (CCATS) to expand transportation access for residents in Craven, Jones, Pamlico, Onslow, and Carteret counties. Through this partnership, community members will now have coordinated transportation options to Greenville, NC.

Residents wishing to travel to Greenville should contact their local transportation provider at least two days prior to their trip.

The Greenville Express will arrive in Greenville at 10:00 AM and depart at 2:00 PM, with service offered initially on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Fare is $20 one way or $40 round trip, with payment required before boarding.

For trip scheduling or additional information, please contact CARTS: (252) 636-4917

14/09/2026

Durham VA IF you are interested in this program
October 13th and October 15th

Fall Festival Silent Basket Auction

A SignUpGenius link to let us know how many baskets your organization will provide, and whether you'd like to donate food, drinks, or plants
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B48ABA62CA20-65564417-silent



Drop-Off Instructions: All donated baskets and items should be dropped off at Durham VA Campus Voluntary Services between October 13th and October 15th. Please call 919-286-0411, ext. 177810 to schedule your drop-off time.





If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email [email protected]

14/09/2026

Please pass that the Naval Health Clinic on Cherry Point has gone to threat condition charlie. ID's will be checked to enter the clinic parking lot, checked to enter the building and all bags will be searched. Expect traffic to enter the parking lot and building. If you have scheduled appointments, please plan to arrive early. Possibly lasting into the second week of October. Have a great weekend!

*UPDATE* Main Gate Outbound Lanes Closure, Starting Aug. 17

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point continues its progress of making critical security and infrastructure upgrades with the upcoming closure of the outbound lanes at the Main Gate on Roosevelt Boulevard, beginning Aug. 17. The closure is projected to last about four to six weeks. During the closure, personnel, residents, and guests are encouraged to use Cunningham Gate as the alternate exit.

Gate Operations:

• Cunningham Gate: Starting Wednesday, Sept. 16, Cunningham Gate will open for inbound traffic from 4:30 – 9 a.m., Monday through Friday. Cunningham Gate will remain open for outbound traffic 24/7, due to ongoing construction. Patrons are encouraged to continue using the Main and Slocum Gates.

• Main Gate will operate 24/7 for inbound traffic only.

• Slocum Gate will maintain its normal schedule of operations of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday–Thursday, and 6 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday–Sunday; open for inbound traffic only from 6–8 a.m., Monday–Friday.

• After the start of the school year, Catawba Gate will operate for outbound traffic only (for housing residents) from 6:30–8 a.m.