Join Us!! Fourth COVID-19 Townhall Update with Lt. Col. Matthew T. Swingholm!
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Please join us for the Fourth Military Health System and Military OneSource COVID-19 Townhall!
April 28, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Lt. Col. Matthew T. Swingholm, Armed Services Blood Program, will be providing information about the current state of the blood program, and the impact of COVID-19 on blood donations. He'll also discuss who can donate to the blood program, and how soon after receiving the vaccine or COVID-19 you can donate blood.
Please also join us on the following dates for additional COVID-19 Townhall updates!
Military OneSource will host DHA experts, allowing them the opportunity to address various topics related to COVID-19, such as:
- Available vaccines and their distribution, safety, and efficacy
- Scheduling appointments within the Military Health System
- Guidance on continued protective measures to slow the spread of the virus
- Personal/real positive outcomes from vaccines
Join us here on the following dates as well:
- May 12, 2021
- May 25, 2021
- June 8, 2021
- June 22, 2021
Get the latest facts about the virus and DHA's response to it. We look forward to seeing you here!
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