Veterans Day 2016

22 Nov. 9, 2016
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Resources for Lake area veterans

VA clinic a close drive RECON: VA RECON: AREA ORGANIZATIONS
The VA outpatient clinic in Osage Beach is a satel- HEALTH
lite office of the The Harry S. Truman Memorial VFW: Congress in 1919 as a patriotic What is AMVETS: AMVETS
Veterans Hospital in Columbia and provides a full Veterans are referred to veterans organization devoted MISSION STATEMENT: To en-
MISSION:To foster cama- to mutual helpfulness. It is the hance and safe guard the enti-
continuum of care in both inpatient and outpa- the Columbia facility for raderie among United States
tient settings.The facility offers comprehensive specialty care, rehabili- nations largest wartime veter- tlements for all American Vet
veterans of overseas conflicts. ans service organization, com- erans who have served honor-
care including primary, medical and surgical spe- tation and inpatient To serve our veterans, the mili-
cialties, mental health, rehabilitation medicine services. mitted to mentoring youth and ably and to improve the quality
tary, and our communities. To sponsorship of wholesome of life for them, their families,
and long term care. Truman VA is a designated re- Other clinic locations advocate on behalf of all veter-
ferral center for cardiac surgery. Veterans are re- include: programs in our communities, and the communities where
ans. advocating patriotism and they live through leadership,
ferred to the Columbia facility from other VA Fort Leonard Wood VISION: Ensure that veterans
medical centers, private sector physicians and (Waynesville) honor, promoting strong na- advocacy and services.
are respected for their service, tional security, and continued As one of Americas veterans
self-referred for heart care services. The facility Jefferson City always receive their earned en-
operates 123 beds, which include medical, surgi- Kirksville devotion to our fellow service service organizations,
titlements, and are recognized members and veterans. AMVETS (or American Veter-
cal, acute psychiatry, long term care and transi- Lake of the Ozarks for the sacrifices they and their
tional residence. Truman VA operates eight VA (Osage Beach) Focusing on service to veter- ans) has a proud history of as-
loved ones have made on be- ans, servicemembers and sisting veterans and sponsor
Community Based Outpatient Clinics, which pro- Marshfield half of this great country.
vide primary care and basic mental health serv- Mexico communities, The American ing numerous programs that
www.vfw.org Legion currently has about 2.4 serve our country and its citi-
ices.The hospital's service area includes 44 Saint James
counties in the state of Missouri and one in Illi- Sedalia million members in 14,000 zens. The helping hand that
nois.The VA outpatient clinic was established in American Legion: posts worldwide. AMVETS extends to veterans
the Lake of the Ozarks area in October 2000. The Where its located: www.legion.org and their families takes many
What is the American Legion: forms.
clinic moved to its current location from Camden- 940 Executive Dr., The American Legion was
ton to Osage Beach in July 2010. Osage Beach AMVETS: www.AMVETS.org
chartered and incorporated by

ank Y ou!!
h Area Veterans
TLake
In honor of our Lake area veterans
and active military, Randy and staff at
RJ's Family Restaurant is offering
A FREE MEAL
FRIDAY, NovEmber
Friday, November 11,7,2016
2014
from 6 am to 2 pm
Please present
Military ID.

275 w hwy 54, camdenton, mo 65020

Mon thru Sun 6AM-2PM
573.346.6133

Appreciating
Our Military
To Honor Our
Lake Area Veterans
your Lake of the Ozarks
D rawings
for
Prizes

FREE Breakfast Buffet for all veterans

and Active Military
Friday, November 11th
7am-11am
We would like to have military pictures from veterans and those
presently serving. Bring pictures to HyVee and copies
will be made. Come Join the Celebration!

ge B e a ch (
O sa 573) 302-7977