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Riding the waves to better health: Navy studies the therapeutic value of surfing
March 10, 2018
Tony Perry | The Washington Post
In song and prose, surfing has long been celebrated as a way to soothe the mind and invigorate the body. But scientific evidence has been limited.
Now the Navy has embarked on a $1 million research project to determine whether surfing has therapeutic value, especially for military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression or sleep problems.
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- Mental Health
- Recreation
- VA
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Employment for post-9/11 vets at record levels ... AGAIN!
March 10, 2018
Natalie Gross | Military Times
The percentage of post-9/11 veterans who are unemployed is the lowest it’s been in the last decade, according to federal data released today.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ February figures show an unemployment rate of 3.3 percent for the youngest generation of veterans, matching December’s all-time low and marking a drop from 4.1 percent in January.
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- Employment
- Post-9/11
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Memory deficits found in veterans exposed to close proximity blasts
March 9, 2018
Jillian Fernandes | The Daily Campus
A recent study by the Boston VA Healthcare System suggests that veterans who experienced a blast from a close distance perform worse on memory and recall tests.
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- Mental Health
- Physical Well-Being
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AMVETS unveils new effort with VA to combat veterans suicide
March 8, 2018
Leo Shane III | Military Times
WASHINGTON — AMVETS officials on Tuesday announced a new mental health care partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs that’s part of a broader effort by both organizations to better combat suicide among vulnerable veterans.
“We have to start saving lives, not just talking about it,” said Sherman Gillums Jr., chief strategy officer for AMVETS.
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Study: Private sector may not be ready for new veteran patients
March 1, 2018
Leo Shane III | Military Times
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers appear poised to send tens of thousands of veterans in the private sector for health care in an effort to provide quicker, more convenient appointments for an array of medical needs.
But a new study casts doubt on whether private care providers can do that.
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- Benefits
- Collaboration
- VA
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NAVSO Members Received $285,000 in Grants
February 27, 2018
Every nonprofit is looking for money.
And NAVSO members find it.
Still looking for a reason to join NAVSO? Well, this could be you.
Select NAVSO members received an additional $285,000 last quarter! -
Veterans Employment initiative: What’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward
February 23, 2018
David Thornton | Federal News Radio
Experts have declared the Veterans Employment initiative a success in terms of bringing veterans into federal employment. But now the program is stalling, and those experts say it’s time to shift focus away from broad hiring initiatives, and toward more concentrated efforts to boost their distribution through more diverse agencies, and increase retention and engagement.
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- Benefits
- Employment
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Small Business Loans for Veterans
February 22, 2018
Jeff Gitlen | Lendedu
It can be difficult leaving the military. The transition back to civilian life is complicated enough, but then you have to plan for the next stage in your career. However, you've acquired many great skills while serving which opens up certain opportunities for the entrepreneurial veteran.
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This new blood test can detect traumatic brain injury in troops
February 22, 2018
Kathleen Curthoys | Military Times
A new type of blood test is being used to detect mild traumatic brain injury, Army researchers have announced.
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- Mental Health
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Burn pits downrange caused lung disease in service members, court rules
February 16, 2018
Kyle Rempfer | Military Times
Service members and private military contractors who worked around “burn pits” downrange, and later suffered from lung and respiratory issues, may soon get a breath of fresh air.
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- Benefits
- Legislation
- Physical Well-Being
- VA
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