Navy Researchers Making Progress on a Vaccine for Malaria Contributed by Debbie Gregory Navy medical researchers are making progress on a vaccine for malaria, the number one disease that affects deployed troops. In August, Capt. Judith Epstein, clinical director of the Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) Malaria Department, presented findings on the malaria candidate vaccine, […]
New Mission at the VA is Service Contributed by Debbie Gregory There is a new plan in the works to make customer service at the Veterans Administration (VA) priority one. VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said that he has the commitment of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to work together on developing a new electronic “patient-centered health […]
VA and Walgreens are national partners, providing no-cost standard (Quadrivalent) flu shots to enrolled Veterans of the VA health care system. If you are interested in finding out more about other vaccine options, especially if you are aged 65 or older, contact your VA health care team. During the program, which runs from August 15, […]
Concern for the VA E-health Project Following Key Resignation Contributed by Debbie Gregory Genevieve Morris, chief health information officer of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization stepped down from her role, just one month after taking the job. The multibillion-dollar overhaul of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ electronic health records […]
Ketamine Being Considered By VA Emergency Treatment for Patients At High Suicide Risk Contributed by Debbie Gregory. An anesthetic that is also used as a ‘club drug’ may be able to reduce suicidal thoughts and be a useful treatment for depression. The Veterans Affairs medical center in Cleveland, Ohio, led by Dr. Punit Vaidya, is using […]
VA Working on 3D-Printed Artificial Lung to Aid Vets with Lung Disease Contributed by Debbie Gregory Evidence of 3D printing used to make a difference in the lives of veterans is evident in customized prosthetic attachments and covers. But now, taking it even a step further, scientists at the VA Ann Arbor Health Care System in […]
PTSD: Treatment through Art Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso A trend that has swept the country over the past three years might have more value than you think! Coloring books, once looked at as an entertainment medium for children, have expanded to a new market: adults in need of a break. Adult Coloring Books come in […]
Controversial White House Adviser Heading Mental Health Commission at VA By Debbie Gregory President Donald Trump has named a former White House senior adviser on veterans affairs to lead a new commission focused on mental health at the department. Thomas “Jake” Leinenkugel will head the VA’s “Creating Options for Veterans’ Expedited Recovery Commission,” or COVER. […]
The Breastfeeding Shop provides Breast Pumps and supplies, including breast milk storage bags, and this benefit is covered at 100% through Tricare Insurance Every mother wants her child to develop and grow into a healthy and strong toddler. Nursing your infant and providing them with breast milk for at least the first six months of […]
Only the Best for Mom and Baby Both mom and baby benefit from breastfeeding. Breast milk contains antibodies that can’t be engineered, and the physical contact helps you bond with your baby. Military women with TRICARE coverage have an additional advantage: they now have access to the seamless services of the Breastfeeding Shop, a top provider […]
