By Debbie Gregory. A new survey of more than 3000 post-9/11 veterans by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) revealed an increase over a previous study in the number who contemplated suicide since joining the service. IAVA is the nation’s first and largest nonpartisan organization for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan The […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing a rule to grant full practice authority to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) when they are acting within the scope of their VA employment. The change would allow APRNs to assess, diagnose, prescribe medications and interpret diagnostic tests. APRNs are nurses with advanced degrees […]
By Debbie Gregory. You would think the National Vietnam Veterans Foundation (NVVF) is highly successful, given their ability to secure over $29 million in donations in four years. But as far as using that money for “aiding, supporting and benefiting America’s veterans and their families”…that’s another matter altogether. Most of the money spent by the […]
Photo of Toni Gross volunteering at Fisher House credited to Craig Orsini By Debbie Gregory. During World War I, military families began a tradition of hanging a small banner in the windows of their homes. Bordered in red, the white banner had a blue star for each family member in the military. If a family […]
By Debbie Gregory. Since last fall, A&E cameras have been rolling inside the Clark County Jail as seven people went undercover as inmates for 60 days. 60 Days In is a television documentary that follows the volunteers as they exposed problems in the system. One of the volunteers, Zac, a U.S. Marine veteranand aspiring DEA […]
By Debbie Gregory. It’s a staggering statistic that we’re all becoming aware of: an average of 22 veterans take their own lives each day. While some people debate that number from the Department of Veterans Affairs, any number of lives lost to suicide is unacceptable. Recently, a coalition of nonprofits led a “Spartan Weekend” for […]
By Debbie Gregory. Dogs have always been called “man’s best friend” as they are known for their loyalty and companionship. Dogs seem to be able to understand human emotions and respond appropriately, sensing happiness, sadness and fear. Voltaire wrote, “It seems that nature has given the dog to man for his defense and for his […]
By Debbie Gregory. A prominent condition affecting Gulf War Veterans is a cluster of medically unexplained chronic symptoms that can include fatigue, headaches, joint pain, indigestion, insomnia, dizziness, respiratory disorders, and memory problems. Now, a Peoria-based medical school professor has received $715,000 from the U.S. Department of Defense to investigate what might have caused Gulf […]
By Debbie Gregory. The VA was proud to support the more than 500 ill and injured military Veterans from 15 Nations who traveled to Orlando, Florida, to compete in the 2016 Invictus Games. The competitors hailed from Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Italy, Jordan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has appointed a new director of the Center for Women Veterans. Kayla M. Williams will serve as the primary advisor to the Secretary on Department policies, programs and legislation that affect women veterans. “Kayla embodies everything it means to be a true advocate for women Veterans […]
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