A panel of experts from VA and the Department of Defense developed the latest guideline for managing PTSD and acute stress disorder. The 2017 Clinical Practice Guideline includes the most effective treatments for PTSD, rated both for the quality of the clinical studies and the strength of the recommendations. Check out the PTSD Monthly Update
Read moreIn a recent op-ed, VA Secretary David Shulkin outlined his plan to improve health care for our nations’ veterans and declared that the “Community Care” option is not going to lead to privatization of the entire system.
Read moreWhen a new system being field tested this summer goes live, VA will become the first U.S. health care organization ever to put genetic testing data into the hands of patients via a mobile application.
Read moreThis November, the Army and Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) will offer online shopping to all honorably discharged veterans.
Read moreSecretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Dr. David J. Shulkin, and Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Kent Hehr, joined officials from both nations June 27-28 at VA headquarters to discuss how strategic partnerships can help improve benefits and services for Veterans and their families.
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