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A Veteran Engagement Group meets at the Eastern Colorado Healthcare System in 2017.

Army Veteran offers feedback to researchers on makeup of studies

Posted on Thursday, July 16, 2020 9:00 amJuly 10, 2020 Posted in Research by Mike Richman 447 views

McGrane has participated in two studies that were aimed at better understanding the impact of traumatic …

medical foster home caregiver and resident

Studies on VA medical foster homes show good outcomes for Vets

Posted on Monday, October 28, 2019 3:35 pmOctober 28, 2019 Posted in Research by Mitch Mirkin 2k views

VA medical foster homes are a sensible way to deliver 24/7 long-term care for Veterans, says Dr. Cari Levy …

Barbara Wickham and Red Velvet

‘Red Velvet’ horse therapy helps heal years of PTSD pain for Army Veteran

Posted on Friday, October 25, 2019 4:00 pmOctober 24, 2019 Posted in Adaptive Sports, ChooseVA, Mental Health by Gary Kunich 2k views

Barbara Wickham tried to ignore her pain from a sexual assault while she served in the Army. It took Red …

Image of Service dog Waffle with a patient.

Waffle loves Veterans: How dogs make hard times easier

Posted on Friday, March 3, 2017 9:18 amMarch 3, 2017 Posted in Health, Mental Health, Vets Experience by VAntage Point Contributor 2k views

Most people who work with Veterans have heard them talk about the importance of their attachment to their …