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,…

9 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…

9 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,…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 years ago