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November is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) service members have served in all our nation’s wars, beginning with the Revolutionary War, with 29 service members of AIAN heritage awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest medal for valor. The Department of Veterans Affairs...
Opioid Therapy for Chronic Pain Pocket Guide
While opioid medications are generally safe when taken as prescribed for a short period of time, they may be misused as they can produce euphoria in addition to pain relief. This tabbed pocket guide to help providers assess the risks and benefits of initiating or...
New Policy Benefits Noise-exposed Service Members
A Department of Defense policy will soon require hearing protector fit testing for DOD personnel who are exposed to certain noise levels, according to the Defense Health Agency Hearing Center of Excellence. Hearing protector fit testing measures the amount of noise...