Healthcare

Viral Suicide Note Puts Spotlight on the VA

By Debbie Gregory. Last month, Iraq War veteran Daniel Somers took his own life. His family posted his powerfully written…

11 years ago

Congress considers mandating mental health checkups

By Debbie Gregory. Members of Congress are worried that the military is not doing enough to track and provide treatment…

11 years ago

Military Medicine on the Cutting Edge

By Debbie Gregory. Multiple Drug Resistance (MDR) is a condition enabling disease-causing microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites) to resist…

11 years ago

Find Out if You Are Eligible for VA Health Benefits

By Debbie Gregory. The VA Mission Statement is: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise “To care for him who shall have…

11 years ago

25 percent of military children show symptoms of depression

By Debbie Gregory. After a decade of war and repeated deployments, a new study is highlighting the affects of a…

11 years ago

Telemedicine Support Act would expand care options for vets

By Debbie Gregory. During the past decade, 2.3 million personnel have deployed to Iraq and/or Afghanistan.  Returning servicemembers and veterans…

11 years ago

VA Celebrates National Nurses Week

By Debbie Gregory. To celebrate the contributions made by those who aid the sick and wounded, May 6th through May…

12 years ago

Dental Diseases From Military Service

By Debbie Gregory. The VA assumes that certain diseases can be related to a Veteran’s qualifying military service. They are…

12 years ago

Navy, Marine Corps Attack Alcohol Binge-Drinking

By Debbie Gregory. Binge drinking is a problem everywhere, and the Armed Forces are no exception. The U.S. Navy and…

12 years ago

New Device Can Detect Battlefield TBI’s

By Debbie Gregory. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a disruption of brain function resulting from a blow or jolt to…

12 years ago