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Our latest Veteran Assistance video "Managing your Medicines" is now uploaded to our website. https://lnkd.in/dC5mVA8r 10 steps for success with medicines. The video provides vital information for transitioning Veterans, recently discharged Veterans as well as older Veterans on how to manage your medications post service. Information and advice provided by a Veteran Pharmacist. Are you taking multiple medications? Not sure if you can use over the counter medications as well? The medication video will provide you the information you seek. #veterans #veterans supporting veterans #medication #pharmacy

🚨 Important Update for Veterans! 🚨 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a crucial update regarding the processing of claims under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022. Effective June 17, 2024, these updates aim to streamline and enhance the claim processing procedures, ensuring that veterans receive the benefits they deserve promptly. Key Highlights: Medical Examination Updates: Clarifications on when medical examinations are warranted based on toxic exposure records. Disease Associations: Addition and removal of certain diseases related to herbicide exposure. Radiation Exposure: Expanded list of locations eligible for radiation exposure presumption. Spina Bifida Benefits: Updated criteria for service in Thailand. Cancer Associations: Inclusion of additional cancers under the PACT Act. For more detailed information, you can read the full announcement here: Federal Register Document Your service and sacrifices are deeply valued, and we are committed to ensuring you receive the benefits and support you deserve. Stay informed and reach out if you have any questions or need assistance with your claims. #Veterans #PACTAct #VAUpdates #VeteransBenefits

A report by ICES summarizes the findings of three studies exploring #sexbased differences in #mentalhealth service use between Veterans and non-Veterans in Ontario. Female Veterans had significantly higher rates of MH-related physician visits, emergency department visits and hospitalizations compared to female non-Veterans. These findings impart useful information for individuals or organizations with the ability to influence #healthcarepolicy, planning and delivery for the Canadian defence and #publicsafety sectors. https://lnkd.in/gMZRhs6i

What is CHAMPVA? Learn all about CHAMPVA, the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, including: Who is eligible? Can family members get care? How to apply and get coverage. https://lnkd.in/dqcJQqBz

DSS works with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs through understanding the needs of the Network Directors, Medical Center Directors, and VISN staff to achieve goals for excellence in performance – keeping VA’s promise by providing more care, more services, and more benefits to more #Veterans than ever before. https://bit.ly/3DbIP80 #SuicidePrevention Celebrating #HealthcareExecutivesAppreciationWeek. #ClinicPracticeOptimization 

The Military Health System’s primary goal is to provide medical readiness for members of the military and their doctors. With its newest asset, Genesis, it’s able to boost patient experiences, increase trust and allow patients and clinicians access to their medical records in real-time. Gain more insight into the MHS Genesis by reading Carahsoft's blog post: http://ow.ly/Yy681051Q82

If hypothermia occurs at any of the 3 stages of the patient pathway, it can significantly increase the risk of post operative infections… 🤕 …but time constraints and lack of access to equipment and/or training mean pre warming and post warming are often neglected or implemented inconsistently, leading to surgical delays, heightened costs and, ultimately, poor patient outcomes... 🙅♀️ #patientwarming #perioperativehypothermia #hypothermiaprevention

A report by ICES summarizes the findings of three studies exploring #sexbased differences in #mentalhealth service use between Veterans and non-Veterans in Ontario. Female Veterans had significantly higher rates of MH-related physician visits, emergency department visits and hospitalizations compared to female non-Veterans. These findings impart useful information for individuals or organizations with the ability to influence #healthcarepolicy, planning and delivery for the Canadian defence and #publicsafety sectors. Kate St. Cyr Alyson Mahar https://lnkd.in/gMZRhs6i

The Military Health System’s primary goal is to provide medical readiness for members of the military and their doctors. With its newest asset, Genesis, it’s able to boost patient experiences, increase trust and allow patients and clinicians access to their medical records in real-time. Gain more insight into the MHS Genesis by reading Carahsoft's blog post: http://ow.ly/Yy681051Q82

The Military Health System’s primary goal is to provide medical readiness for members of the military and their doctors. With its newest asset, Genesis, it’s able to boost patient experiences, increase trust and allow patients and clinicians access to their medical records in real-time. Gain more insight into the MHS Genesis by reading Carahsoft's blog post: http://ow.ly/Yy681051Q82