WEBINARS
VLES: Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
Veterans’ Lived Experiences Series (VLES 2021-02). Awareness of military sexual trauma (MST) has increased dramatically in recent years. Current reports estimate that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 50 men experience some form…
Read MoreVLES: Substance Misuse
Veterans Lived Experiences Series (VLES 2021-01). Veterans struggle with alcohol and drug use problems at higher rates than non-veterans. Some of these struggles are linked with higher rates of PTSD,…
Read MoreVLES: Veterans Accessing the System
Veterans Lived Experiences Series (VLES 2020-12). As service members leave the military and re-enter civilian life, figuring out the maze of benefits and resources available to them can be overwhelming.…
Read MoreVLES: Living with PTSD & TBI: Symptoms, Experiences, and Resources
Veterans Lived Experiences Series (VLES 2020-11). Recent military conflicts have been associated with high levels of both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Dr. Keith Renshaw, a…
Read MoreExcellence in Care – Health Policy and Other Barriers to Caring for Veterans and Their Families
Just as an Olympic Gold Medal is a symbol of athletic excellence recognized the world over. So too, is excellence in care when it is focused on understanding how military…
Read MoreLupus Disease
Recent studies are uncovering the correlation between PTSD and autoimmune disorders, specifically with Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.This webinar, led by Dr. Kamen, provides an overview of lupus, an autoimmune connective…
Read MoreHow Healing Works
Primary determinants of health which involve social, environmental, lifestyle, and complementary medicine factors are often not integrated into routine practice, despite their heavy impact on well-being. This talk incorporates scientific…
Read MoreDoD Clinical Practice Guidelines for Suicide
Implementation of the evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for suicide is one strategy VHA has embraced to improve care by reducing variation in practice and systematizing “best practices”. Guidelines address patient…
Read MoreVA DoD CPG Stroke
Implementation of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for stroke is one strategy VHA has embraced to improve care by reducing variation in practice and systematizing “best practices”. Guidelines address patient cohorts,…
Read MoreManaging Opioid Risk on the Front Lines: Focus on Active Military Service Members and Veterans
This is 6-module certified education initiative is designed to assist clinicians in managing patient pain in accordance with the FDA Opioid Analgesic REMS Education Blueprint for Health Care Providers Involved…
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