Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost Continue reading VA to pay for all emergency mental health care
Veterans Affairs officials soon will waive most copayments related to medical care for American Indian and Alaska Native veterans in an effort to encourage more of them to use VA health services. Continue reading VA plans to waive medical copays for Native American vets
Hearing-related issues, particularly tinnitus and hearing loss, are the top service-connected disabilities affecting our nation’s veterans of all ages. Continue reading DID YOU KNOW?
Do you experience recurring headaches accompanied by intense pain and symptoms such as nausea, vomiting or sensitivity to light and sound? If so, you may suffer from migraine Continue reading Tips for Talking to Your Doctor About Migraine
Since the beginning of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s tenure, he has been adamant about the importance of mental health in the military and prevention of veteran suicide. Secretary Austin has announced the establishment of a new program aimed at tackling one of the greatest issues surrounding mental health and military personnel: suicide prevention. Continue reading Veteran Suicide & Focusing on Suicide Prevention in the Military
The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve. Continue reading The PACT Act and your VA benefits
Google Cloud announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is partnering with Google Cloud to help developers implement new tools and applications that will improve veteran access to VA services and data. Continue reading Improving Access to Healthcare
By Deidre Reilly, Fox News
Warrior Ranch Foundation rescues and trains horses — then matches them with veterans and first responders who can benefit from healing therapy.
Continue reading Veterans struggling with PTSD find hope and healing by working with horses
Chronic pain, one of the most common medical problems, is any pain that persists after your body has healed, usually after three to six months. Continue reading Coping with Chronic Pain as a Veteran
By Bradley Bennett, Cincinnati News
In Pasadena, Maryland, Retired Army Capt. Kyle Butters could be seen running and carrying an American flag for an important cause last weekend. “This flag has been everywhere from Afghanistan (to) Kuwait (to) Turkey,” Butters said. Continue reading Retired Army captain runs 44 miles in effort to raise awareness for veterans’ mental health