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OIT Partners in Historic Agreement to Expand Veteran Care in Rural Areas
In what is being hailed as a historic agreement, the Cherokee Nation and Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System are opening a VA clinic inside the tribe's Vinita Health Center in early 2024, allowing for both tribal and non-tribal Veterans to be seen on tribal land.

Published On: February 9th, 2024 | 3.7 min read |

May 2, 2022

NCA Infrastructure Modernization Series: Can you Hear Me Now? Calling for Telephony Upgrades
As part of a four-pronged infrastructure modernization effort, the Office of Information and Technology is teaming with the National Cemetery Administration to upgrade phone systems to provide better service to Veterans and their families.
April 29, 2022

VA Platform One Receives GCN Award for Government Innovation
GCN recognizes the Department of Veterans Affairs for advancing and streamlining the development of cloud applications in the public sector.
April 27, 2022

Doing Your Part – Protecting Health Care Data
Information Security and Privacy Awareness Week (ISPAW) 2022. Learn how to identify and protect yourself from “vishing” scams.

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July 15, 2020

3D Printing Innovations Facilitate Medical Breakthroughs for Veterans
OIT’s industry-leading 3D printing resources create customized health care solutions, improved health for Veterans, and enhanced COVID-19 responses.
July 10, 2020

OIT Launches Pre-Entry Screening Tool
From concept-to-launch OIT deploys new COVID-19 digital pre-entry screening tool to VA medical facilities in just 12 days.
June 19, 2020

New Tool Helps VA Track and Analyze COVID-19 Data on the Ground
VA’s new National Surveillance Tool, built by OIT, is the single authoritative source for COVID-19 data across the VA system.
June 19, 2020

OIT Gets Big Thanks
After OIT successfully ramped up IT systems to accommodate thousands of personnel working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, workers at a regional VBA office shared their appreciation.
June 12, 2020

VA Rapidly Deploys Innovative Mobile ICUs
In just two and a half days, emergency management staff from VHA and OIT turned an empty parking lot into a fully equipped and functioning ICU.
June 11, 2020

An Innovative Solution to Support Expanded Telehealth Capability
OIT supports and expands VA’s telehealth capabilities, giving Veterans high-quality care while helping flatten the curve.