Don’t Face Food Insecurity Alone
...you. What Is Food Insecurity? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), food insecurity is the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods. With the rising...
Your Mental Health Matters: Get the Care You Deserve
...beliefs and fears about mental health treatment are common, especially in the military and Veteran community. To combat these feelings, it’s important to know the facts. What Are the Facts...
TriWest Veteran Employees Reflect on Their Military Service for Armed Forces Day
...with a level of challenge or risk. Many memories are also centered around the comraderie of the Corps,” he recalled. During his service, Dana spent more than three years on...
National Veterans Wheelchair Games Delivers Enduring Spirit and Competition
...serving, competed in cycling at Portland International Raceway (PIR). He didn’t let the warm temperatures of the day deter his competitive drive. “I just competed in the 21K hand cycling...
Happy Birthday USO!
...and much more. To become a volunteer, find your local USO center and select “Volunteer” to complete an application. Donating to USO — Donations are what the USO uses to...
A Spotlight on Service Dogs: Can They Help You Manage PTSD?
...a companion dog only. The most compelling evidence was in the form of self-reports by those who have a service dog. They indicated service dogs helped them reclaim control over...
Unsung Heroes: A Salute to Our Nurses’ Commitment to Veterans’ Health
...in these communities,” she said. The dedication and compassion found in the voices of Heidi and Val speak to the great work done each day by thousands of nurses all...
Wheelchair Games Athlete Demonstrates Determination and Inspiring Spirit
...successfully completing 16-weeks of Combat Medical Specialist Training to prepare for her permanent duty role. She then thrived in her assignment with the 8th Army MEDCOM. But within months, Ipo’s...
Visit Your Health Care Provider Regularly for Better Health
...and expertise in health concerns common to returning combat Veterans, such as depression, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, sleep disorders and more For eligible Veterans, TriWest Healthcare...
Listen Up: An Audiologist’s Passion for Veterans and Their Ear Health
...come in a variety of styles, such as behind-the-ear, in-the-ear and completely-in-the-canal. “Audiologists are experts in hearing and balance and can help determine the right type of technology fitted for...