veterans
Ramblin’ on the Red raising money for veterans
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) – Ramblin’ on the Red kicked off on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Hurricane Alley in Bossier City. Twenty small businesses in the ArkLaTex donated money, items and services to be raffled off. All proceeds will go to the nonprofit Every Warrior, an organization that helps veterans with mental health issues. “I’m …
Veterans health bill marks a personal victory for Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Joe Biden rattled off policy proposals in this year’s State of the Union address, he hit an emotional note when talking about veterans who suffer from cancer after serving on military bases where toxic smoke billowed from burning trash. “One of those soldiers was my son Maj. Beau Biden,” he …
Maryland Delegation Members Applaud Final Passage of Veterans’ Health Care Bill with Funding for Two Maryland Veterans Clinics
August 02, 2022 Bill now goes to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, and Anthony G. Brown (all D-Md.) announced the final Senate passage of legislation to open two veterans clinics in Baltimore and …
Democrats tried to “sneak” $400B funding into veterans’ health care bill
A bill to expand health care access for military veterans who became ill after being exposed to toxic burn pits has been stalled because of efforts of Democrats’ desire “to go on an unrelated $400 billion spending spree,” Sen. Patrick J. Toomey (R-Pa.) told CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday. Driving the news: Toomey joined other …
Paterson NJ veterans health clinic may be closed
Joe Malinconico | Paterson Press RISE Paterson NJ opens for recreational marijuana sales RISE in Paterson opens for recreational marijuana sales at 6 a.m. on April 21, 2022, the first day recreational sales are allowed in New Jersey. Amy Newman, NorthJersey.com PATERSON — The federal government is considering shutting down an outpatient veterans’ health clinic in Paterson that served 1,385 …
Senate Passes Bipartisan Veterans’ Health Care Bill with Funding for Two Maryland Veterans Clinics
June 16, 2022 Legislation supports opening of clinics in Baltimore, Prince George’s County Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, and Anthony G. Brown (all D-Md.) announced the Senate passage of new legislation to open two veterans clinics in Baltimore and Prince George’s …
Jordan Poole Reveals Advice Steph Curry and Warriors Veterans Gave Him
In his NBA Playoffs debut, young Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole went for 30 points on 9/13 from the field and 5/7 from deep. It was a fantastic performance for the rising star, who according to Kevon Looney, has been asking Warriors veterans about the playoffs since his rookie year. That acquired knowledge was …
Helping Veterans dispel myths about VA health care: Part 1
When you talk to other Veterans, are you surprised to learn they don’t get their health care through VA? You may hear the same reasons again and again – they already have private health insurance, they didn’t experience combat, or they aren’t the type of Veteran VA usually treats. This two-part article helps you dispel …
Native American veterans encompass resilience, overcome health care challenges
For Melodi Serna, 44, serving in the military is a family tradition. Her great grandfather served in World War I, her great aunt in World War II, her grandfather in Korea, and her great uncle in Vietnam, she said. “Then it was my turn,” said Serna, who is from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa …
Wounded veterans still struggle to access mental health support: survey
Despite already receiving benefits for other injuries, a majority of veterans working with the Wounded Warrior Project aren’t sure where to access mental health services to help with issues like depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts, according to a new survey by the organization. Nearly 88 percent of the individuals who took part in the advocacy …
