| Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research (FOVA)
is a diverse coalition of more than 80 national academic, medical and scientific societies, voluntary health and patient advocacy associations and industry that advocate appropriate funding for the health programs that serve the nations veterans. Among its many activities, FOVA members regularly brief members of Congress on the funding needs of health care and research at the Department of Veterans (VA), raise awareness of VAs medical care and research programs, and host special events that highlight VA research successes. | |
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| FOVAs FY 2011 recommendations for VA medical care, the medical and prosthetics research program and research facilities; updates as the budget/appropriations process moves forward; and FOVAlerts. | | |
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| Membership in FOVA is open to organizations committed to appropriate funding for VA health care and research programs and is free of charge. | | |
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| Although membership in FOVA is limited to organizations, individuals may sign up for timely email updates on the status of the annual appropriation for the VA medical and prosthetics research program. Click here or at the right to sign up. Subject to certain limitations, federal employees have the same First Amendment right to engage in lobbying as other citizens. Click here for guidance on how to participate appropriately as well as comprehensive instructions for engaging your legislators. | | |
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| For additional information about FOVA or interacting with elected officials in regard to VA research, contact any member of the FOVA Executive Committee. | | | |
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VA Medical and Prosthetic Research: $575 Million | |
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