Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Early PTSD Treatment Could Avert Vets' Multiple Physical Illnesses — Psychiatric News
"Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have higher-than-usual rates of several physical ailments, according to a study of 4,416 such veterans."
Early PTSD Treatment Could Avert Vets' Multiple Physical Illnesses — Psychiatric News:
Early PTSD Treatment Could Avert Vets' Multiple Physical Illnesses — Psychiatric News:
Thursday, July 1, 2010
The Associated Press: Obama favors more rest time between combat tours
The Associated Press: Obama favors more rest time between combat tours: "RACINE, Wis. — President Barack Obama says hard-pressed American troops need more time in between combat tours to 'decompress.'
At a town meeting Wednesday in Wisconsin, he said recent efforts to boost the size of the Marine Corps are paying off in longer deployment intervals. But he said it'll take 'about a year' to boost the Army to give troops appropriate rest."
At a town meeting Wednesday in Wisconsin, he said recent efforts to boost the size of the Marine Corps are paying off in longer deployment intervals. But he said it'll take 'about a year' to boost the Army to give troops appropriate rest."
New York State News on the Net!
New York State News on the Net!: "WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) applauded the launch of HealthCare.gov - a comprehensive resource that will help New Yorkers determine which health care option is best for them. The website was created by the health insurance reform legislation Hinchey voted for in March. It hosts a wealth of clear, jargon-free information, including a consumer-friendly tool that will help individuals, families and small businesses navigate the often complicated process of shopping for health insurance"
Monday, June 28, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
CBC News - Health - Stalling Agent Orange suit costs Ottawa $7.8M
"The federal government has now spent $7.8 million fighting a legal challenge from people claiming they were exposed to Agent Orange at CFB Gagetown.
'Victims should be infuriated that the government spends money, not on helping them or compensating them, but instead fighting even having the issue go to court.'
— Tony Merchant, lawyerThe federal government is facing a class-action lawsuit from veterans, their families and civilians who allege their health has been affected by the use of chemical herbicides, such as Agent Orange, between 1956 and 1984 at the military training facility in New Brunswick."
CBC News - Health - Stalling Agent Orange suit costs Ottawa $7.8M:
'Victims should be infuriated that the government spends money, not on helping them or compensating them, but instead fighting even having the issue go to court.'
— Tony Merchant, lawyerThe federal government is facing a class-action lawsuit from veterans, their families and civilians who allege their health has been affected by the use of chemical herbicides, such as Agent Orange, between 1956 and 1984 at the military training facility in New Brunswick."
CBC News - Health - Stalling Agent Orange suit costs Ottawa $7.8M:
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