A Salute to Black History Month
There are more than 2.3 million Black and African American Veterans in the U.S. and more than 350,000 Black and African American Active Duty and Selected Reserve members. According to Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans & Military Families, 59% of Black...
Department of Defense: Women’s Health Equity is a Real Focus for DOD
Top health officials with the Department of Defense say health equity for women in service and women beneficiaries is and will remain a top priority for the DOD. During a recent podcast, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Seileen Mullen said...
Free Career Training for Transitioning Military and Veterans
Transitioning service members, Veterans and military spouses can receive free career training and professional certification from Onward to Opportunity (O2O). The program, created by Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families, is a...
Top Five Health Threats to Men
Do you know the risks to your health as you get older? Even if you already feel healthy, a little planning can help you stay healthy. The top threats to men’s health aren’t secrets: they’re known, common and often preventable. The good news is that making a few...
Camp Lejeune Lawsuits: Understand Your Rights and Options for Health Care, Benefits
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 (CLJA) allows people exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune to file new lawsuits. Veterans and family members who believe they were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987,...
Veterans In Suicidal Crisis Can Go to Any VA or non-VA Health Care Facility for Free Emergency Health Care
Veterans in acute suicidal crisis are now able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days. Veterans do not need to be...