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Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks top stories.

  • Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and suicide are critical public health issues impacting countless lives each year. While these issues are often treated separately, they are deeply interconnected.

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  • For many Veterans, the transition from military to civilian life presents challenges that are often difficult for non-Veterans to fully comprehend. However, VA offers one invaluable resource for former servicemembers that has stood the test of time: other fellow Veterans.

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  • August 2024, Salt Lake City, Utah - In the fast-paced world of healthcare, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day demands of running a hospital. Administrative leaders often find themselves buried in meetings, budgets and policies, with little time to step outside the confines of their offices

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  • For the last 8 years, Jim Reynolds, U.S. Army Veteran, has been a a symbol of resilience, perseverance at the National Veterans Golden Age Games.

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  • August 2024, Utah - Thomas and Kevin Nelson, a father and son duo, both served in the U.S. Army, and at one point their service overlapped.

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  • Vietnam Veteran Danny Cox was giving a flyer from his neighbor about an intriguing event taking place at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center. Touting free food, music, games, and VA informational booths, he decided to check out the 2nd Annual VetFest.

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  • Hot dogs, picnics and social gatherings are not on Anthony Zoglman’s agenda for Memorial Day. The Army Veteran avoids people and celebrations during the long weekend.

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  • Think the only way to help Veterans at a hospital is to be a nurse? There are many different paths for Veterans to help other Veterans when working at a hospital. Law enforcement is one of those paths.

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  • Caring for your heart encompasses more than just physical well-being. It's also about nurturing one’s emotional self and recognizing the intricate connection this has on your overall health.

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  • This year a Space Force Veteran, Sergeant Gregory Underation, was seen at Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO). It was an exciting opportunity for VHSO to serve a Veteran from the new branch of service.

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