By Debbie Gregory. Last month, Iraq War veteran Daniel Somers took his own life. His family posted his powerfully written suicide note on the Internet. Now, the help that he desperately sought, but did not receive from the VA, may be offered to others because of his death. Somers’ note described what it was like […]
By Debbie Gregory. Members of Congress are worried that the military is not doing enough to track and provide treatment for the mental health of American troops. A new bill aims to address the alarming rates of military suicides and the stigma associated with mental health among troops. Two pieces of legislation, the Military Suicide […]
By Debbie Gregory. Multiple Drug Resistance (MDR) is a condition enabling disease-causing microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites) to resist distinct antimicrobials. The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has been studying the ever-changing battlefield injury treatment. During conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, military doctors have seen […]
By Debbie Gregory. The VA Mission Statement is: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s veterans. Veterans have served this country with steadfast allegiance and deserve the benefits they […]
By Debbie Gregory. After a decade of war and repeated deployments, a new study is highlighting the affects of a parent’s wartime deployment on young children at home. An American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report shows that one in four children of active-duty service members have symptoms of depression. One in three children experience excessive […]
By Debbie Gregory. During the past decade, 2.3 million personnel have deployed to Iraq and/or Afghanistan. Returning servicemembers and veterans are returning with mental health illnesses sustained in battle. Traumatic Brain Injury, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression are common among servicemembers and veterans returning from battle. According to the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs, […]
By Debbie Gregory. To celebrate the contributions made by those who aid the sick and wounded, May 6th through May 12th is National Nurses Week. The 2013 theme chosen by the American Nurses Association is “Delivering Quality and Innovation in Patient Care”. There are 80,000 diversified nurses working for the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs. […]
By Debbie Gregory. The VA assumes that certain diseases can be related to a Veteran’s qualifying military service. They are called “presumptive diseases.” For example, World War II veterans suffered from the effects of malaria. Many Viet Nam veterans have increased rates of cancer, as well as nerve, digestive, skin and respiratory disorders through their […]
By Debbie Gregory. Binge drinking is a problem everywhere, and the Armed Forces are no exception. The U.S. Navy and the Marine Corps are distributing alcohol detection devices (breathalyzers) to combat out-of-control binge drinking. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus announced the “21st Century Sailor and Marine Initiative” aimed at deglamorizing, treating and tracking alcohol consumption. According […]
By Debbie Gregory. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a disruption of brain function resulting from a blow or jolt to the head or penetrating head injury. Unfortunately, Traumatic Brain Injuries often occurs on the battlefield and is one of the main wounds of war injuring our troops. The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have placed […]
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