By Debbie Gregory “Rendering first aid” is providing the initial treatment for an injury or illness. First aid is not usually delivered by a doctor, but by whoever is closest to the affected individual. Treatment is normally minimal, and is only intended to stabilize the affected person until professional treatment can be obtained. Traditionally, […]
Every year, there are hundreds of suicides across all branches of the U.S. military. In 2013, there were 441 suicides between all active and reserve components. The year before there was 483 suicides. These numbers do not count the number of failed suicide attempts, nor do they include the number of suicides by Veterans, which […]
By Debbie Gregory. It is required by federal law under the Millennium Health Care Act that the any emergency medical expenses accrued by Disabled Veterans must be covered by the VA. Even costs of care for treatment from events that aren’t service related, such as car accidents, must be paid for by the federal government […]
By Debbie Gregory. A staggering number of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans have come home wounded. Some are missing limbs. Many have burns or scars. And more have severe emotional wounds that need treatment. Many of these wounded warriors are dependent upon their family members, usually spouses, to take care of them. Since 2010, the VA […]
By Debbie Gregory. In each military conflict, we see major innovations made in the weaponry, defensive measures, and even in warfare itself. Advances are also made in the medical arena. Doctors find new ways to treat patients, both on the front lines and back home. These advances also result in improved civilian healthcare. Recently, the […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has made arrangements to make dental insurance available to Veterans at an affordable price. Starting November 15th, the VA launched a partnership with Delta Dental and MetLife, called the VA Dental Insurance Plan (VADIP). The VADIP allows Veterans and dependents who are receiving medical care under […]
By Debbie Gregory. Since 2007, the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center has been partnering with the Brooke Army Medical Center and the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System to form Operation Mend. Operation Mend provides healthcare services to wounded military personnel who require drastic plastic or reconstructive surgeries, as well as mental health support to […]
By Debbie Gregory. The School of Social Work at the University of Southern California (USC) completed a study that linked teen depression and suicidal behaviors with multiple military deployments by family members. The study surveyed data from 14,299 7th, 9th and 11th grade students, including 1,914 that had a military-connected parent or sibling. The results […]
By Debbie Gregory. Long-term care costs can add up quickly. Veterans (and also for surviving spouses of deceased Veterans) who need in-home care, or are in a nursing home, may help available to them. The Veterans Administration (VA) has an underused pension benefit called Aid and Attendance. This benefit provides money for those who need […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has awarded TriWest Healthcare Alliance a five year, $4.3 billion contract for the provider to administer the VA Patient-Centered Community Care (VAPCCC) program to nearly half of the Veterans eligible for care in the country. The 3, 5 & 6 regions covered by TriWest include all […]
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