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Expansion of hours at some VA clinics leads to 25,000 new patients

WebA new Department of Veterans Affairs initiative to provide health care appointments at night and on weekends at participating VA health clinics resulted in an …

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Senators, advocates fear private community health care is eroding …

WebA sharp rise in the number of patients that the Department of Veterans Affairs refers to private community-based doctors for medical care is emptying VA exam rooms …

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VA health coverage will expand to all veterans exposed to toxins …

WebCopayments for medical treatments related to toxic exposures will be waived for new enrollees. Fees can range from $15 to $50 depending on the type of medical …

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VA proposes changing disability ratings for mental health, other

WebFor mental health, the VA proposes increasing the minimum disability rating that a veteran could receive for a mental disorder from 0% to 10%. In addition, the …

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Congress considers separate funding for VA medical care

WebThe VA described its proposal for 2023 as a “historic increase in total funding.” If the budget were approved as is, the VA’s overall funding would have increased by …

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The Importance of full circle healing for veterans

WebBy. Sara Johnson. Special to Stars and Stripes • July 3, 2023. To help veterans overcome their health challenges, Mission22, recommends “full circle” healing. A circle …

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More than 400,000 veterans signed up for VA health care in a year

WebMore than 400,000 veterans signed up for health care with the Department of Veterans Affairs in the past year — a 30% increase from the prior year — with higher …

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Haiti presidential council reverses decision on a prime minister

WebA majority bloc within Haiti’s new presidential council is doing an about-face on its selection of the country’s next prime minister, saying it will return to the original …

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House bill would expand access to health care for National Guard …

WebA new bill would allow all National Guard members and reservists to sign up for TRICARE Reserve Select, a premium-based health care plan, without additional fees …

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Patriot air-defense system debuts at former American air base in …

WebEquipment and vehicles, part of the Patriot air-defense system's minimum engagement package, are staged at Clark Air Base, Philippines, May 2, 2024. (Jonathan …

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COVID-19 worsened staff shortages at veterans’ medical facilities, …

WebStaff burnout, turnover and recruitment challenges during the coronavirus pandemic contributed to severe shortages for nurses and other jobs at most medical …

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Don't blame MREs for your gastrointestinal discomfort, Army …

WebConsuming nothing but Meals, Ready to Eat for three weeks may not be the most appetizing thing to do, but a study by Army scientists has found that it doesn’t harm …

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Five years after Phoenix scandal, VA still doesn’t keep reliable wait

WebThe Department of Veterans Affairs still fails to reliably track wait times for veterans seeking health care in the wake of a national scandal that five years ago found …

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Multispecialty VA clinic to be built in suburbs west of Honolulu

WebFORT SHAFTER, Hawaii — The Department of Veterans Affairs announced plans Wednesday to build an 88,675 square-foot multi-specialty clinic in the suburbs …

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Elevated health risks from burn pits could affect millions of …

WebThe study “is an important milestone in conducting research on health outcomes associated with exposures occurring during military service,” the researchers …

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Air Force testing another system to provide bladder relief for …

WebFemale pilots assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing begin ground-testing an in-flight bladder relief system Feb. 15, 2023, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. …

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US officials wary of Chinese plans for floating nuclear plants

WebRussia is the only country to operate a floating nuclear power plant, the Akademik Lomonosov, which became operational in December 2019. Photos of the …

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VA makes abortion policy permanent, allows procedures to …

WebThe Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday made its abortion policy permanent, allowing the procedure at VA hospitals and clinics when the mother’s life is at …

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Veterans and advocates urge due process before VA removes gun …

WebPhilip Van Guilder, an Army veteran, is director of community relations and a mental health advocate with Greenhouse Treatment Center in Texas, which provides …

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Military hospitals experienced 2 system outages in 2 weeks; one

WebPrescription delays for military patients persist because of the Change cyberattack. “Pharmacy wait times may still be longer than expected due to persisting …

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Hospitals’ appetite for borrowing returns after pandemic years

WebAt least four hospitals plan to borrow in the coming weeks, according to preliminary bond documents posted to MuniOS, an online repository. They include $273 …

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Vets discharged from military for misconduct or after special court

WebVeterans who left miliary service with an other-than-honorable discharge or after a special court-martial for misdemeanor offenses will be eligible for the first time for …

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Announcement of prime minister divides Haiti’s newly created

WebA surprise announcement that revealed Haiti’s new prime minister is dividing a recently installed transitional council tasked with choosing new leaders for the gang …

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Pilots head to Iwo Jima to train for USS Ronald Reagan’s final …

WebF/A-18s from Carrier Air Wing 5 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, take part in field carrier-landing practice at Iwo Jima, Japan, May 17, 2019.

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US airstrikes against Houthi rebels insufficient to deter future Red

WebWASHINGTON — U.S. airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen have been insufficient to deter the militant group’s targeting of ships in the Red Sea and a cease-fire …

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China’s newest carrier likely several years away from regular

WebChina’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier began sea trials this week, but it is still likely years away from regular, routine deployments, according to two experts.

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