VA & the Humane Society: connecting Vets with pets
Pets make life better. So much so that we’re partnering with the Humane Society of the United States to encourage Veterans to consider pet ownership
January 11, 2018
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healthcare
VA becomes first hospital system to release opioid prescribing rates
Today U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. David J. Shulkin announced that VA has begun publicly posting information on opioids dispensed from VA pharmacies, along
January 11, 2018
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WWI veterans
New commemorative silver dollar recognizes World War I centennial
The World War I centennial year has arrived. There are a number of events planned in Europe to commemorate military campaigns and battles in the
January 11, 2018
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education
Western Oregon University Chapter Named National Student Veteran Chapter of the Year
Western Oregon University’s Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter won the Chapter of the Year award Jan. 6, 2018, at the organization’s national conference in
January 10, 2018
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home loans
VA promises action to protect veterans from predatory lenders
Members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on Wednesday discussed the problem of some mortgage firms attempting to coerce veterans who use the VA
January 10, 2018
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justice
Jails increasingly set aside cellblocks for veterans
“Veteran pods” are becoming an increasingly common part of state and county lockups Views: 196
January 10, 2018
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OVH
“Heroes Holiday Carnival”
Delta Kappa ESA held its “Hope for Heroes Holiday Carnival” at the Oregon Veteran Home in The Dalles recently. Views: 107
January 10, 2018
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mental health
President signs executive order to improve mental health resources for Veterans transitioning from active duty to civilian life
Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order titled, “Supporting Our Veterans During Their Transition From Uniformed Service to Civilian Life.” This executive order
January 9, 2018
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healthcare
VA Clears The Air On Doctors Talking To Veterans About Marijuana Use
Officials want health care providers to discuss how the use of medical marijuana could interact with patient care, but doctors still can’t point vets to
January 9, 2018
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employment
More than 100 jobs available at Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinics
There are more than 100 jobs available at the Southern Oregon VA Rehabilitation Center and Clinics in White City and you don’t have to be
January 8, 2018
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healthcare
Scientists seek veterans
Researchers are trying to prevent and treat CTE, the brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma – including combat blasts. Here’s how vets can help
January 7, 2018
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Wishing all our veterans and military and their families a very safe, healthy and happy new year! Views: 41
January 6, 2018
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