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The complex health issues of America’s veterans have been further complicated by COVID-19. Access to in-person care and resources has been disrupted, causing the community to turn to telehealth to continue receiving care at home. These statistics illustrate the community’s drastic transition to telehealth and their reliance on it as a method of care during COVID-19.

Studies have shown that art can help people with dementia, depression, cancer and other health issues. As we continue to fight the coronavirus, people are finding new ways to support one another and turning to new art methods to help bridge care gaps created by social isolation. The following organizations are helping equip health care providers with virtual resources to help patients cope, heal and recover through art.

More than 21% of Americans speak a language other than English at home and face challenges in the U.S. healthcare system. We compiled a list of 8 resources for multi-lingual COVID-19 information.