(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Bethesda, Md. – In the U.S. today, there are an estimated 1.4 million homeless veterans, which makes up about eight percent of the country’s homeless population.
Category: Veterans Issues
Removing Barriers to Care in the Veterans Administration
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – PARK RIDGE, Ill. (AANA)—During a hearing on VA Healthcare workforce issues on March 17 in the House Committee on Veterans Affairs (VA), Committee member Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) urged the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)….
‘Very High Odds’ of Long-term Disability for Veterans with Combat Concussion
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – March 8, 2022 – Service members who sustained combat-related traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Iraq or Afghanistan are at high risk of long-term disability
National Housing and Support Program Works to Help Homeless Veterans
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Researchers at UCLA Health have found that Housing First, a national program to provide housing and support for homeless persons, was effective in helping homeless veterans access housing and remain in their homes five years after it was implemented.
US Department of Labor Recognized for Hiring Veterans
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recently recognized Sandia National Laboratories as one of 849 recipients of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by the Department of Labor.
Veterans Struggle to Find Services in Housing
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A year-long study of a group of military veterans experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles found that few were able to obtain permanent housing over the course of the period….
Red Cross Provides Support to Veterans and Caregivers
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – WILKES-BARRE, NOVEMBER 11, 2021 — This Veterans Day, November 11, 2021 the American Red Cross is honoring veterans and recognizing the special role that caregivers play in their care.
Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an invisible wound of war and a signature injury of military troops.
3 Soldiers, Three Pleas for Help this Veterans Day
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – NESCONSET, New York – (November 10, 2021) – Everyone loves a puppy, and most people in America want to support those in the military. This Veterans Day, November 11, 2021, there’s a meaningful way to give back….
Some Veterans Experience Distress Related to Past Trauma Exposure as They Near End of Life
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – (Boston)—Exposure to a traumatic event may haunt you decades after the initial exposure.
High Blood Pressure Risk Higher Among Veterans Who Experienced Sexual Trauma
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – DALLAS, Sept. 27, 2021 — Veterans who experienced sexual harassment and assault during military service, known as military sexual trauma, are at higher risk for high blood pressure
Images from Afghanistan Can Trigger PTSD in Military Veterans
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – “A lot of our vets are extremely upset about the headlines in the news about Afghanistan,” says Dr. Kagan, who is also a staff psychiatrist with the Veterans Administration Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Full Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Urge All to Get Vaccinated
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – “Today’s full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – the result of many months of work, robust data evaluation, and a thorough, comprehensive review process….
Post-Transplant Mortality among Veterans Enrolled in the VA and Medicare
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Washington, DC — In a study of kidney transplant recipients dually enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration (VA) and Medicare, use of the VA for all post-transplant care was linked with a lower risk of death….
As Veterans Wait for Service Dogs, this Researcher is Giving Them a Voice Through Science
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — It’s not uncommon for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder to wait years for a service dog because of lengthy waiting lists.
Yoga, Tai Chi, and Meditation Bring Specific Benefits for Veterans
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – August 24, 2020 – Three popular complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapies – yoga, tai chi, and meditation – lead to significant improvements in key outcomes perceived by Veterans receiving care in the Veterans Health Administration (VA) system
Laughing Gas May Bring Relief to Veterans Suffering from PTSD, New Study Suggests
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – For military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), symptoms such as anxiety, anger and depression can have a devastating impact on their health, daily routine, relationships and overall quality of life.
Consider Veterans Before Setting Off Fireworks
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – For Americans everywhere, the Fourth of July is a joyous time to celebrate our freedom with family, fun, food and – of course – fireworks.
Vets Walking Pets: Strolls with Shelter Dogs May Reduce PTSD Symptoms in Military Veterans
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The United States is home to more than 21 million military veterans, many of whom have difficulty reintegrating into civilian life. A staggering 20 percent of them suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Rush Health Teams Up With VA Community Care Network
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Recently, an agreement with United Healthcare/OPTUM and Rush Health was signed, giving veterans an option in their health care choices as they seek care for services that may not be available….