Healthcare

Addressing Mental Healthcare Stigma: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. The Pentagon and VA are becoming more proactive in promoting mental health treatment to troops and veterans,…

10 years ago

Underserving Female Veterans: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. While official policy mandates that women do not serve in combat roles in the U.S. military, the…

10 years ago

Nearly One Third of Vets in VA Backlog Already Dead: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. With close to 900,000 military veterans waiting to access health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs,…

10 years ago

Unannounced Inspection Uncovers Improper Shredding: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. Last January, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) received an anonymous allegation that staff at the Los…

10 years ago

Thoughtless Words Cause Concern: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. In this age of rapid communication, many of us have had a moment where we’ve sent a…

10 years ago

The Tragic Consequences of Over-Prescribing of Painkillers : Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. As the first anniversary of Jason Simcakoski’s passing approaches, an inspector general's report faults a Wisconsin Veterans…

10 years ago

NH Leading the Way for Veterans: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. Three initiatives have been launched in the state of New Hampshire, all in an effort to assist…

10 years ago

Long Wait for Mental Health Appointments: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. Veterans in the greater El Paso, Texas area are still facing challenges when it comes to receiving…

10 years ago

Intermediate Care Tech Program For Veterans: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. While service members are often assured that the skills gained in the military can transition into civilian…

10 years ago

Compensation for C-123 Agent Orange Claims Begin: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. Last month, we reported that the VA had approved disability aid coverage for Agent Orange exposure to…

10 years ago