veterans health

Some pharmacies were small, independent operations that decided not to participate next year because of the lowered reimbursements. But they were surprised by an early dismissal, and patients with specialized needs could face difficulties in the transition.

A VA study concluded that veterans experience bulimia at about three times the civilian rate.

More than two million American children and teenagers live with a wounded or ill veteran. Many help with the veteran's care and face challenges like stress, anxiety, and social isolation.

Labor shortages exacerbated by the pandemic have left facilities around the country with empty beds, even though veterans are on waiting lists hoping to move in.

Under an order from President Biden, the Pentagon is deploying a thousand troops to help hospitals that are experiencing a surge in patients and have a lot of employees out sick.

Strict restrictions aboard Navy ships — put in place after a major COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 — have been eased, as the Navy tries to balance safety with fulfilling its mission.

SOF Missions provides free health care options for post-combat veterans seeking trauma care, with an overall mission to combat the veteran suicide crisis.

At the VA — the nation's largest health care system — dozens of hospitals have had to implement "contingency standards" since the omicron wave began.

The new Lakeland clinic could help reduce wait times and how far veterans in Polk County have to travel for care.

Health care-related measures in the proposal are targeted to combat the opioid epidemic, boost mental health programs and assist the elderly, veterans and people with disabilities.

Many former troops consider an Arlington burial their final veterans benefit. But space for in-ground burials is getting scarce, so some vets may be steered toward cremation instead.

The secretary was in Tampa visiting with health workers and veterans. He says he has a duty to protect VA patients from the powerful delta variant. That's why he's mandating staff get vaccinated against COVID-19.