The War on Women in Uniform: How Female Veterans Are Fighting Sexual Trauma
Los Angeles’ Harvesting Happiness for Heroes Joins The National Women Veterans Association of America to Address the Invisible Wounds of War Including PTSD, TBI and Military Sexual Trauma for Women in Uniform at Upcoming San Diego Conference
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-war-on-women-in-uniform-how-female-veterans-are-fighting-sexual-trauma-2012-04-25
What Happens to Healthcare when Troops come Home
BY MELISSA BYNES BROOKS
In the debate over “Obamacare” and the drain of healthcare on the economy, there has not been a lot of discussion about how the system is going to handle troops coming back from combat over the next few years. Expenditures for the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan has an exponential impact on the U.S. health care system. PTSD and TBI are common conditions in soldiers that witness trauma and are exposed to explosions.
Combat PTSD: Understanding the Menace of Memories
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2012 – The more combat situations a soldier experiences, the greater is his or her chance of acquiring post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Medical College Admission Test Will Expand It’s Scope
As the population continues to grow, age and diversify, medical leaders hope a revised version of the medical school admissions test will help recruit future doctors with a holistic understanding of how sociocultural factors affect health.
Traumatic Brain Injury: Hidden Peril of U.S. Soldiers in Combat
Traumatic Brain Injury: Hidden Peril of U.S. Soldiers in Combat
Read more: http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2109277,00.html#ixzz1ptv18DuH
New Hope for Brain Trauma Victims
With the latest advances in brain trauma care, hope for patients likes Representative Gabrielle Giffords is on the rise.
Read more: http://www.time.com/time/video/player/0,32068,749026237001_2042577,00.html#ixzz1ptrNDR64
Soldier Held in Afghan Massacre Had Brain Injury, Marital Problems
Soldier Held in Afghan Massacre Had Brain Injury, Marital Problems
By MARTHA RADDATZ (@martharaddatz) , MUHAMMAD LILA (@muhammadlila) and NICK SCHIFRIN (@nickschifrin)
But the soldier, who is based at Fort Lewis in Washington, was considered fit for combat duty and deployed to Afghanistan in December, officials said.
Efforts lag to improve care for National Guard
Efforts lag to improve care for National Guard
By Lauren Everitt, Andrew Theen and Gulnaz Saiyed
Unlike active-duty military, members of the National Guard and Reserves often don’t return to the support of a military base when they come back from deployment. Those who live in rural areas have fewer options for Veterans Affairs care and sometimes travel long distances to reach it. (Video by Gina Harkins/Medill National Security Journalism Initiative)
Police get help with vets who are ticking bombs
Police get help with vets who are ticking bombs
By Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY
Panetta announces new measures to combat sexual assault
Panetta announces new measures to combat sexual assault
