mental health
PTSD: Veterans gather to battle it
A local support group has formed to help veterans who are affected by post-traumatic stress disorder Views: 109
August 6, 2019
3:22 pm
Category: News
healthcare
Roseburg VA Emergency Department To Convert To Urgent Care, Cites Staffing Shortfalls
The Veterans Administration Medical Center in Roseburg has been warning veterans for months that a shutdown of their emergency department could be imminent. Now, that
August 6, 2019
3:21 pm
memorials
The first underwater veterans memorial is open for divers
It wasn’t the typical ribbon cutting ceremony. Instead of standing in front of some building, Heyward Matthews, a professor of oceanography at St. Petersburg College,
August 5, 2019
3:14 pm
housing
Salem Elks partner with EasterSeals to help homeless veterans transition to housing
When homeless Salem veterans get housing, they usually don’t have cookware or cleaning supplies. Most housing grants can’t buy those things, so Salem Elks Lodge
August 5, 2019
2:45 pm
burial
When A Veteran Leaves Behind No Friends Or Family, These Organizations Send Them Off With Dignity
They may not have friends or family, but when they are committed to the earth, they are never alone. Views: 190
August 5, 2019
6:59 am
education
Ways to honor and Post-9/11 GI Bill
“I just wanted something that was going to be permanent and also wanted something that was going to honor our veterans in a unique and
August 3, 2019
11:00 pm
Gulf veterans
Memorial wall offers sober reminder of the cost of war
When she arrived at the wall Saturday, it took Shirleen Helfrick a minute to find her uncle’s name. It was etched in the Oregon Memorial
August 3, 2019
10:03 pm
licenses
Since You Asked: Oregon has more than a dozen plates
Since You Asked: Oregon has more than a dozen plates … At number four is a red, white and blue plate design for veterans, complete
August 3, 2019
7:03 pm
Local veteran’s group celebrates 100 years
A band plays during the American Legion Post 67 open house at Ontario Veteran’s Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon as the local veteran’s group celebrated
August 3, 2019
3:54 pm
recreation
Veterans Park Pass Program on County Commission Agenda Next Wednesday
On August 7th, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will be launching a specialized park pass program for veterans. The pass, which will be available
August 3, 2019
7:46 am
records and medals
TogetherWeServed.com offers digital shadow box
Too often, the stories of service and sacrifice of those who’ve borne the battle are never told. When they pass away, all that remains are
August 3, 2019
6:00 am
healthcare
When Veterans Should Use Urgent Care Centers vs. Emergency Departments
Should a sore throat or a rash send a Veteran to the emergency department or an urgent care center? Sometimes it’s difficult to be sure.
August 2, 2019
1:00 pm