Tag Archives: Department of Veterans Affairs
All veterans share a common journey. They wanted to serve their country. To stand for something bigger than themselves. To protect the things they love. Although veterans were ready to face any mission, help those in need, and make a difference…For …
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Health professionals have long known the promise of electronic health records. For more than two decades, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have been working together to apply the benefits of this fast evolving …
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In “This Week in the DoD” for June 22: Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shared his thoughts on leadership and the future of the Defense Department at a military leadership event in Washington, D.C. The Defense Department …
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To address the ongoing concern within the military about substance use disorders, a new tool kit is available to assist health care providers treating patients abusing alcohol or drugs. The “Substance Use Disorder Toolkit,” developed by U.S. Army Medical Command …
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that can occur after someone goes through a traumatic event like war, assault, or disaster. This month is PTSD Awareness Month, and the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs are raising …
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