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Helping You Navigate COVID-19

Published in Member Communities on April 01, 2020

As we continue to try to decipher the vast amounts of information we get on a daily basis about the coronavirus and its impact on our healthcare system, economy, education, families, and all other facets of our lives, one fact is ultimately true—we are all in this together!

We continue to work relentlessly for your success while ensuring our ongoing ability to serve you. Protecting our customers, our employee owners, and our company is of utmost importance to VGM. We will continue to provide resources and information as they become available. Visit vgm.com/coronavirus for the latest information and resources.


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