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Healthcare: Understanding Veteran Illness

WEBCommon Veteran Health Issues. While health issues in the military can be similar to those in civilian populations, there are a few concerns which are much more likely to affect veterans than civilians. Additionally, some …

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Welcome to the Bureau of Medicine & Surgery (BUMED)

WEBThe Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery is the headquarters command for Navy Medicine. Under the leadership of the Navy Surgeon General, Vice Adm. Adam M. …

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PTSD & Mental Health Articles & Links

WEBPost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other mental health issues impact those who serve and their loved ones. PTSD may result in anxiety and depression. PTSD and other …

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IREST: Walter Reed using practice to treat PTSD

WEBWalter Reed Army Medical Center’s Deployment Health Clinical Center in Washington, D.C., now includes yoga nidra in a specialized care program designed for service …

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War Related Illness and Injury Study Center Offers Health Services …

WEBVeterans’ Health Matters is a podcast established in mid 2020 and sponsored by the War Related Illness and Injury Study Center. Hosts provide up to date …

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VA Fitbit Initiative Provides Veterans with Free Health and …

WEBThe goal of the Veteran Fitbit program is to help veterans manage stress, improve sleep, and increase physical activity. 10,000 eligible veterans and caregivers …

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U.S. Military Incorporates Classic Chinese Medicine

WEBU.S. Military Incorporates Classic Chinese Medicine by Sgt. Brandon C. Pomrenke, Combined Joint Special Operations BALAD, Iraq – Acupuncture, an ancient medical art …

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What is the VHA's VEText Service

WEBTo increase access to health care for all veterans, and ensure social and physical distancing protocols are ensured and adhered to during the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has …

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'inTransition' Mental Health Care for Transitioning Service Members

WEBinTransition is a confidential program that supports service members move between health care systems or providers. A personal coach is provided along with …

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VA Polytrauma Rehabilitation Centers Help Veterans …

WEBFour Polytrauma Rehabilitation Centers are located in Richmond, Va., Palo Alto, Calif., Tampa, Fla., and Minneapolis, Minn., with a fifth opening in San Antonio, Texas in October. Polytrauma is defined as two or more injuries …

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Battle of the Mind

WEBAccording to the Veterans Administration in Boston, one in five veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan is suffering from PTSD. It is the No. 1 mental health …

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Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 …

WEBVeterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 Brings Changes to the GI Bill Program. Senator Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe M.D., the …

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Connecting with Nature: Outdoor Therapy for Veterans

WEBWWP’s Project Odyssey is a 12-week program with a 5-day intensive mental health retreat, focused on healing what they call “invisible wounds” and building …

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Army Studies High Altitude Health Effects

WEBArmy Studies High Altitude Health Effects Tuesday, January 05, 2010r By Rob Anastasio | FHP&R Staff Writer Climate and altitude commonly inhibits the optimal effectiveness of …

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VA Posts Online List of Ships Associated with

WEBVA Posts Online List of Ships Associated with Presumptive Agent Orange Exposure. WASHINGTON – Veterans who served aboard U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships …

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Art Therapy and Military Veterans

WEBSimply put, art therapy is the use of artistic methods to treat psychological disorders and enhance mental health. Participants use creative techniques such as drawing, painting, …

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Healthcare Jobs: Military Health Care Employment Listings

WEBJobs in healthcare are among the most rewarding jobs in any field, and our home health care employment directory and additional directories will give former military, Veterans …

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Military Medical Ethics – Physician First, Last, Always

WEBThe editors of the textbook Military Medical Ethics conclude that a military physician is a “Physician First, Officer Second” and that “instances of significant conflict” between …

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Navy Hospital Directory Search

WEBNavy Bases Benefits Navy Hospitals Helpful Links Navy Organizations Military Forms Navy Ranks Golf Courses NAVY HOSPITALS Facility Phone Captain James A. Lovell Federal …

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Merger of VA and DoD Health Systems Being Considered

WEBBy Debbie Gregory.. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides healthcare to veterans through medical centers and clinics owned and run by the federal …

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