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NC Governor Josh Stein Proclaims Military Appreciation Month
May is Military Appreciation Month, a month-long recognition of the dedication and sacrifice service members and their families make for our nation. While their dedication is worth honoring every day, highlighting them in May offers the chance to lift them up and shed...
Nationwide Doorstep Delivery Getting Closer for Commissary Customers
Commissary officials are getting close to awarding a contract for the doorstep delivery of groceries, said John Hall, director of the Defense Commissary Agency. “We need this. Our customers want and need this contract,” Hall said during a meeting of the American...
PTSD Consultation Program for Providers who Treat Veterans
Treating Veterans with PTSD? The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) PTSD Consultation Program offers consultation, continuing education, and other resources to healthcare providers who treat Veterans with PTSD in the community or in VA. Consultation is free and is...
Paul Crews Appointed Executive Director of VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network
Durham VA Health Care System’s Executive Director, Paul Crews, MPH, FACHE, has been appointed Executive Director of VA’s Mid Atlantic Health Care Network, effective October 10, 2021. Crews has led the Durham VA Health Care System for the last three years. "Mr. Crews...
Retiring from the Service? Get to Know Your TRICARE Options
If you’re getting ready to retire from active duty or reserve service, your goal is likely to make a smooth transition to civilian life. TRICARE can help you do that. When you retire from active duty or retire from the National Guard or Reserve, you’ll experience a...
Tips to Prevent Opioid Misuse and Overdose
Opioids can be a useful part of your healing process when used correctly. But, it’s far too easy to misuse and overdose on opioids if you don’t follow certain safety tips. Learn how you can safely use and dispose of opioid medications and how to help someone in need....
Support Available for Veterans with Substance Use Disorders
A new national report shows substance use disorder (SUD) is a key factor in Veteran suicide. The 2020 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report shows Veterans Health Administration (VHA) users diagnosed with substance use disorders (SUD) had higher rates of...
Governor’s Institute Awarded Two SAMHSA Grants Focused on Mental Health and Combating the Nation’s Overdose Epidemic
The Governor’s Institute (GI) has gotten a shot in the arm for two of its primary initiatives: training the next generation of health care providers on substance use disorder treatments and training people who interact with military connected individuals experiencing...
