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Project DeLorean: A Promising Solution to the Veteran Benefits Take-Up Gap Through an Intentional Outreach Model
The “take-up gap” describes the disparity between individuals eligible for social support programs and those who ultimately receive benefits. This challenge is especially pronounced among Veterans, who often face barriers such as complex bureaucracies, stigma, and...
Cancer Patient Navigation Tools Rolling Out to Help Veterans
As part of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot efforts, National Oncology Program (NOP) has helped develop a suite of structured cancer patient navigation tools, which are set to be piloted in 2025 at all VISNs throughout the Veterans Health Administration. Developed...
COVID-19 Email Scam Alert
Millions of people fall victim to identify theft or military scams of some kind every year. The U.S. Department of Justice is warning folks to watch for email scams related to COVID-19 that try to trick you into sending money or revealing sensitive information. Avoid...
Help for Healing after Military Sexual Trauma
Military Sexual Trauma, or MST, is sexual assault or sexual harassment during military service. Veterans Affairs (VA) created the Beyond MST mobile app that has helped Veterans start to overcome problems, learn more about recovery and track your progress. Beyond MST...
What Veterans are Saying About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Getting your COVID-19 vaccination can help protect yourself, your family, friends and community. But COVID-19 vaccines are new and it is understandable that many people have questions. As you make your decision about what’s right for you and your family, you’ll want...
$250K Grants Being Offered in ‘Veterans Lead QuickFire Challenge Series’
Veterans are nearly twice as likely to be self-employed. Johnson & Johnson Innovation and Johnson & Johnson Office of Military and Veterans Affairs recognize the potential of Veterans and military spouses as innovators and entrepreneurs as well as the unique...
Tools to Help Prevent Childhood Adversity
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are potentially traumatic events in childhood (0-17 years), such as neglect and experiencing or witnessing violence. ACEs include aspects of a child’s...
