Alex O'Neil | North Carolina Governor's Working Group [NCGWG]

‘Great American Spit Out’ To Be Held February 20, 2020

by Alex O'Neil | Feb 19, 2020 | News & Updates

People who use dip, chew, and snuff increase their risk for developing cancers of the lip, tongue, and mouth. VA has the tools to treat smokeless tobacco use and can help Veterans build a plan to quit for good. The Great American Spit Out is on February 20, 2020, and...

Veterans Coffee Events

by Alex O'Neil | Feb 18, 2020 | News & Updates

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS Thursday, February 20, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Veterans Town Hall meeting. Salisbury VA Medical Center, 1601 Brenner Ave., Building 6. FREE Veterans Dental Clinic, by appointment only. Military ID required. Friday, March 6, 6:30 am – 3:00 pm and...

Free Braille & Talking Book Program for Veterans

by Alex O'Neil | Feb 17, 2020 | News & Updates

Any honorably discharged Veteran who is blind, has low vision or a disability preventing the reading of traditional materials is eligible for the Braille and Talking Book Program from the National Library Service (NLS) and the Library of Congress. The program provides...

Disabled Vets Can Fly Space-A Flights for Free

by Alex O'Neil | Feb 13, 2020 | News & Updates

100% service-connected disabled Veterans are eligible for Space Available Travel since Congress signed the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act last year. Air Mobility Command (AMC) maintains an extensive network of flights throughout the continental...

Latest Research from NC Company Finds Potential New Treatment for PTSD

by Alex O'Neil | Feb 11, 2020 | News & Updates

According to a recent clinical study by Research Triangle Park-based RTI International, a procedure historically used to treat pain could also be used to help people with post-traumatic stress disorder. Researchers found that a treatment called stellate ganglion block...