ALL RIGHT. WE’LL BE FOLLOWING IT ANDY. THANK YOU. MARCH IS NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AND THE OKC V-A IS HIGHLIGHTING WOMEN IN THE COMMUNITY WHO SUPPORT FEMALE VETERANS. IT’S CALLED A MEDICAL FOSTER HOME PROGRAM. CAREGIVERS PROVIDING 24 HOUR CARE TO THESE HEROES. NICHOLS HILLS ABIGAIL OGLE JOINING US IN STUDIO ABBY, THIS IS INTERESTING. WHAT CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THIS PROGRAM? YEAH, GUYS. GOOD EVENING. HERE’S HOW IT WORKS. THESE FEMALE VETERANS MOVE INTO A HOME CALLED THE HOUSE OF HEROES. THE ENTIRE HEALTH CARE TEAM IS ALSO MADE UP OF WOMEN. OFFICIALS SAY IT PROVIDES A PLACE FOR THEM, YOU KNOW, TO FEEL COMFORTABLE AND TO THRIVE. WITHOUT THIS, THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN FORCED TO LIVE IN AN INSTITUTIONAL SETTING. THEY SAY, BECAUSE OF THE WAY THE HOME IS SET UP WITH WOMEN FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS, THEY ARE ABLE TO COME TOGETHER AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER. THEY ALSO PARTNER WITH CAREGIVERS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE INTERESTED IN WELCOMING, WELCOMING A VETERAN INTO THEIR HOME. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO THAT, WELCOME A HOMETOWN HERO INTO YOUR HOME. YOU CAN APPLY RIGHT NOW. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE
Oklahoma City VA program pairs female veterans with caregivers
The caregivers provide around-the-clock care for female veterans who are no longer able to live independently
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Updated: 6:54 PM CDT Mar 25, 2024
The Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Health Care System introduced a new program focused on providing medical care to female veterans. >> Download the KOCO 5 AppThe Medical Foster Home program launched in 2023, and it was previously called the House of Heroes. It partners with caregivers in the community who are interested in welcoming veterans to live with them in their private, residential homes. The caregivers provide around-the-clock care for female veterans who are no longer able to live independently. Officials said it provides a place for them to feel comfortable and thrive without being forced to live in an institutional setting. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here."We have an obligation to find the right match. The MFH Coordinator finds a caregiver, either male or female, in the community who is willing to take a Veteran into their private/residential home, provide 24-hour supervision, and as needed, personal assistance with day-to-day tasks. MFH follows CRC requirements for oversight, recruitment, and inspection of these homes that we are placing our Veterans,” said Lindsey Altmiller-Hester, OKC VAHCS Medical Foster Home coordinator. Interested caregivers can call the OKC VA coordinator at 405-456-5484 or 405-208-9498, or they can email lindsey.altmiller-hester@va.gov.Top Headlines Crews battle fire at popular Edmond restaurants, prevent flames from spreading to other businesses TIMELINE: Strong front could bring snow to northwestern Oklahoma on Monday Motorcyclist dies in crash that closed I-240 near I-35 for hours Sunday brings severe thunderstorm, tornado warnings across Oklahoma March Madness Day 4 recap
The Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Health Care System introduced a new program focused on providing medical care to female veterans.
>> Download the KOCO 5 App
The Medical Foster Home program launched in 2023, and it was previously called the House of Heroes. It partners with caregivers in the community who are interested in welcoming veterans to live with them in their private, residential homes.
The caregivers provide around-the-clock care for female veterans who are no longer able to live independently. Officials said it provides a place for them to feel comfortable and thrive without being forced to live in an institutional setting.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
"We have an obligation to find the right match. The MFH Coordinator finds a caregiver, either male or female, in the community who is willing to take a Veteran into their private/residential home, provide 24-hour supervision, and as needed, personal assistance with day-to-day tasks. MFH follows CRC requirements for oversight, recruitment, and inspection of these homes that we are placing our Veterans,” said Lindsey Altmiller-Hester, OKC VAHCS Medical Foster Home coordinator.
Interested caregivers can call the OKC VA coordinator at 405-456-5484 or 405-208-9498, or they can email lindsey.altmiller-hester@va.gov.
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