By Craig Reck / Tucson News NOW Since he started (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy), Staff Sgt. Christopher Liby has stepped down his pain medication and other prescriptions from seven to three and he credits Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. He said his anger issues are gone and he feels more clear in his thinking and his interactions with… Read More
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Dehp Therapy, Will it be a life saver for Veterans with PTSD? – Video
by Allison Rodriguez ABC15 Arizona After Jeff Lambson contemplated taking his own life in 2014, he decided to get some help. A fellow veteran recommended that he check out a new therapy called Dehp (pronounced ‘deep’). – complete story on ABC15 Arizona – Additional Resources Home Seller Tips and Advice Home Buyer Tips and… Read More
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9 Freebies and Discounts for Nurses during National Nurses Week
Businesses nationwide are recognizing nurses this week. Here are just a few of the well deserved ‘Thank you’s Nurses have coming this week. Oh, and don’t forget… we honor Nurses every day, with cash back at closing on the purchase or sale of your home. Check out AZVHV Heroes Home Advantage. Details can be found… Read More
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National Nurses Week – An honor that you deserve every day!
Today is the kick off of National Nurses Week. I saw the article below on the Houston Chronicle website. I wonder how often present day nurses look back at the challenging and sometimes deplorable conditions endured by their predecessors? Conditions have certainly changed but the the nurses of today still work long hours and deal… Read More
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Wait times for VA patients, better or not? (Video)
In the video below, Chris Williams with 12News reports on continuing issues with wait times for Veterans at VA medical centers. It’s obvious that they’re working on it and in all fairness, wait times to see civilian doctors are generally about the same (if not worse). My thoughts are that the system had so many… Read More
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Veteran’s gain a little ground in Congress
Chalk up 1 for Congress: I had heard about the recent push to relax the 40-mile requirement. It makes a lot of sense. The 40-mile rule stated that if you lived within 40 miles of a VA Medical Center, you must use that facility rather than a medical facility outside of the VA system. That… Read More
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WWII Veteran Still Giving Back to Veterans
Decorated WWII Veteran savors giving back to fellow Vetrans What an amazing man and a tireless patriot. He explains in the article below that raising funds each year for Northern Arizona Veterans Affairs make him “feel worthwhile”. If I were fortunate enough to be able to speak with Mr. Cornelius I would say “You are… Read More
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VA Healthcare Indecision, it’s Exhausting!
I really don’t find it hard to believe that this is still so far from being resolved, after all, looks who’s making the decisions. I do find the usual foot-dragging both disturbing and unacceptable. This is not a determination of whether or not we should build the infamous ‘Bridge to Nowhere’, people’s lives are at… Read More
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A new and brilliant source for Veterans
A brand new resource is emerging for Veterans to voice their concerns over the VA Health Care crisis. This is not a place of negativity but a vehicle for hope. The website is called The Wait We Carry, found here at http://thewaitwecarry.org/ I visited the site this morning, only 2 days after its initial launch,… Read More
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President Obama’s Trip to Phoenix: Visiting Veterans in Arizona
On Friday, March 13, the President took some time to chat with Veterans and several administrators of VA organizations at the VA Hospital in Phoenix. He also visited with wounded Veteran, Sergeant First Class Cory Remsburg and attend the presentation of Cory’s new home. I was present at the gathering during President Obama’s last visit… Read More
