A new DoD hospital costing $1.3 billion without drinkable water
Water limitations at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center in Fort Bliss, Texas, have been maintained this week, just nine months after it opened.
Report Recommends Closing Veterans Affairs Hospitals in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Vets in our area may have trouble finding care due to federal recommendations for VA hospitals. New York City and Brooklyn VA hospitals may be closing.
Senators will Discuss Closing Veteran Clinics in New Mexico
U.S. senators in New Mexico are talking to veterans this week about closing small VA clinics in four New Mexican towns.
Lawmakers Urge VA to Reconsider Closing Leeds Medical Center
Chandler Rand, a Marine veteran, has struggled with various eating disorders since she was a child. Though she says she's healthy now, she says her recovery is an ongoing process.
Eating Disorder 'perfect storm' Might Be Created by Military
Chandler Rand, a Marine veteran, has struggled with various eating disorders since she was a child. Though she says she's healthy now, she says her recovery is an ongoing process.
Tablets With Video Capabilities Could Prevent Veteran Suicide
The American Medical Association published a study this week showing video-enabled tablets helped veterans in the COVID-19 pandemic get more psychotherapy and use the ER less.
Sen. Rounds and Rep. Johnson Discuss VA Clinic Concerns with Local Veterans
On Friday, Sen. Mike Rounds and Rep. Dusty Johnson spoke to local veterans at a Disabled American Veterans Townhall at the Rushmore Hotel.
West Virginia Veterans' Healthcare Options Limited by Proposed VA Hospital Changes
Citing decreasing need for services as West Virginia’s aging veterans pass away, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is considering reducing services at the state’s three VA hospitals and limiting access to other services.
Free Mental Health Care for Veterans Thanks to New Partnership
Veteran suicides are on the rise, and experts say the problem isn't going away. A new partnership will provide treatment to veterans and their families suffering from mental illnesses for free.
Rethinking VA Real-estate Footprint Calls for Closing Medical Facilities
Veterans Affairs plans to shut down three medical centers and reshape its real-estate footprint across the country. It is one part of the long-awaited plan mandated by Congress.
Last US Military Medical Covid-19 Deployment Ending After Two years: "We still have a long way to go"
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the impact on life-saving care, the well-being of front-line workers and health systems could be felt, said US Army Lt. James Kirlin, a nurse who's deployed to support these front-line workers.
Veterans with PTSD Get Service Dogs at VA Facilities
Tuesday, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a canine training pilot program for eligible post-traumatic stress disorder vets.