Here are some topics of interest to local veterans with implications reaching all the way to the nation’s capitol:
Under VA care for mental health? There’s an app for that, too The MHA for Veterans app allows you to take a variety of mental health assessments from the comfort and convenience of home. You can complete assessments assigned by your provider and receive scores and feedback in real time on a smartphone, tablet, or computer. For more information see https://bit.ly/3Dw0vyw.
VA Sunshine Healthcare wants you to call You can call the Clinical Contact Center for nonemergency medical conditions, if you are unable to see your primary care provider, or when you simply want a convenient, cost-effective alternative to the emergency room, urgent care center, or clinic. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year by calling 1-877-741-3400. You can also contact the center using the VA Health Chat app available for both Android and IOS mobile devices and for your PC. Learn more about the app at https://bit.ly/3QaLTr9.
Purple Heart and valorous veterans get free state college tuition You often hear, from those who have earned it, that the Purple Heart is the one military decoration you never want to receive, because it means you were wounded in action against an enemy of the United States. Well at least in the State of Florida, your pain and suffering will also get you free tuition at the state’s colleges. This also applies to other combat-related decorations superior in precedence to the Purple Heart. See https://bit.ly/4iq7qIh.
NextOp-military transition NextOp is a non-profit founded in 2014 by veteran and industry leaders who sought to build a strong military talent pipeline to industries looking to hire military talent. Their team of Employment Coordinators, who are veterans themselves, work one-on-one with veterans and transitioning service members to identify civilian professions that are right for them, translate their resume, prepare for interviews, and generally help to start a new career. For more information see https://bit.ly/4lkU3LW.
Always leave them smiling Did you know that VA Healthcare’s contributions to advancements in the world of medicine include PTSD treatments, the nicotine patch, CT scans, pacemakers, and … the world’s first successful liver transplant!
