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Air Force Academy issues alert to patients who underwent colonoscopies, enteroscopies
The Air Force Academy is notifying 267 patients of the school’s medical clinic and the Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System that they are at risk for a number of infectious diseases due to improperly sterilized endoscopy equipment.
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Justice Dept.’s new $4M pledge to keep veterans out of jail
As part of the White House’s opioid and heroin addiction awareness effort, DOJ announces grants for veterans treatment courts.
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Pentagon to cover sex-reassignment surgery for transgender active-duty troops
After approving surgery for Army Pvt. Chelsea Manning, the Defense Department says it will cover surgeries deemed medically necessary for active-duty personnel.
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Defense Department rolls out drug take-back program
Military pharmacies will accept expired or surplus prescriptions
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Congress’ inaction is hindering veterans health care reform, VA secretary says
VA Secretary Bob McDonald told lawmakers that the embattled agency has made progress but more legislation is needed.
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Tricare makes it easier to get mental health services
Pentagon to lift inpatient care restrictions, increase the number of network providers.
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VA now taking health benefits applications by phone
The department published a rule Monday that eliminates signed application requirement.
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VA seeks feedback on Camp Lejeune toxic water claims ruling
Interim rule published on Friday in Federal Register
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American Legion throws weight behind marijuana research
The country’s largest veterans group supports cannabis research and calls on Congress to reclassify the drug.
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Senators: More protection needed for troops who misbehave after trauma
Eight senators have urged Defense Secretary Ash Carter to follow the Navy’s lead in ensuring that service members aren’t wrongfully discharged for misconduct stemming from a trauma-related mental health condition.
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Air Force Academy issues alert to patients who underwent colonoscopies, enteroscopies
The Air Force Academy is notifying 267 patients of the school’s medical clinic and the Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System that they are at risk for a number of infectious diseases due to improperly sterilized endoscopy equipment.
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Justice Dept.’s new $4M pledge to keep veterans out of jail
As part of the White House’s opioid and heroin addiction awareness effort, DOJ announces grants for veterans treatment courts.
-
Pentagon to cover sex-reassignment surgery for transgender active-duty troops
After approving surgery for Army Pvt. Chelsea Manning, the Defense Department says it will cover surgeries deemed medically necessary for active-duty personnel.
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Defense Department rolls out drug take-back program
Military pharmacies will accept expired or surplus prescriptions
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Congress’ inaction is hindering veterans health care reform, VA secretary says
VA Secretary Bob McDonald told lawmakers that the embattled agency has made progress but more legislation is needed.
-
Tricare makes it easier to get mental health services
Pentagon to lift inpatient care restrictions, increase the number of network providers.
-
VA now taking health benefits applications by phone
The department published a rule Monday that eliminates signed application requirement.
-
VA seeks feedback on Camp Lejeune toxic water claims ruling
Interim rule published on Friday in Federal Register
-
American Legion throws weight behind marijuana research
The country’s largest veterans group supports cannabis research and calls on Congress to reclassify the drug.
-
Senators: More protection needed for troops who misbehave after trauma
Eight senators have urged Defense Secretary Ash Carter to follow the Navy’s lead in ensuring that service members aren’t wrongfully discharged for misconduct stemming from a trauma-related mental health condition.
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Air Force Academy issues alert to patients who underwent colonoscopies, enteroscopies
The Air Force Academy is notifying 267 patients of the school’s medical clinic and the Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System that they are at risk for a number of infectious diseases due to improperly sterilized endoscopy equipment.
-
Justice Dept.’s new $4M pledge to keep veterans out of jail
As part of the White House’s opioid and heroin addiction awareness effort, DOJ announces grants for veterans treatment courts.
-
Pentagon to cover sex-reassignment surgery for transgender active-duty troops
After approving surgery for Army Pvt. Chelsea Manning, the Defense Department says it will cover surgeries deemed medically necessary for active-duty personnel.
-
Defense Department rolls out drug take-back program
Military pharmacies will accept expired or surplus prescriptions
-
Congress’ inaction is hindering veterans health care reform, VA secretary says
VA Secretary Bob McDonald told lawmakers that the embattled agency has made progress but more legislation is needed.
-
Tricare makes it easier to get mental health services
Pentagon to lift inpatient care restrictions, increase the number of network providers.
-
VA now taking health benefits applications by phone
The department published a rule Monday that eliminates signed application requirement.
-
VA seeks feedback on Camp Lejeune toxic water claims ruling
Interim rule published on Friday in Federal Register
-
American Legion throws weight behind marijuana research
The country’s largest veterans group supports cannabis research and calls on Congress to reclassify the drug.
-
Senators: More protection needed for troops who misbehave after trauma
Eight senators have urged Defense Secretary Ash Carter to follow the Navy’s lead in ensuring that service members aren’t wrongfully discharged for misconduct stemming from a trauma-related mental health condition.













