A Path to Independence: The U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program
The U.S. Army’s Wounded Warrior (AW2) program has continually evolved over the years. From an initiative to help severely wounded …
Veterans Affairs
VA Research: Respiratory Health
Because a variety of factors – including infectious diseases, cancer, genetics, and environmental hazards – can cause or contribute to …
Interview with U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Fla.
Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis represents Florida’s 12th Congressional District. He is currently serving his sixth term in the U.S. House …
Eligible Veterans Can Seek Refund for Taxes on Disability Severance Payment
By Lisa Ferdinando
The Defense Department has identified more than 130,000 veterans who may be eligible for a …
Infection Control
For the military and veteran medical communities, the field of infection control – preventing infections acquired during health care …
DOD Announces Policy Change on Transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
The Defense Department issued a substantive change today to its policy on the transfer by service members in the …
Community Living Centers and State Veterans Homes
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers numerous options for extended-care services to eligible veterans, providing them and their …
On the Cutting Edge of Robotic Surgery
A couple of years ago, when Air Force Maj. (Dr.) Joshua Tyler discovered a surplus in the research …
Reducing Nurses’ Injuries with Training and Technology
Patient safety during hospitalization is a constant concern, given the possibility of infections, errors, or accidents. But hospitals …
Traumatic Brain Injury
It’s been called the signature wound of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan: More than 375,000 service members …