Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Healthcare Teamwork, Motorcycle Ride, Prescott Vet Center, Boston's Veteran Responders



Here’s an interesting Ted Talk about healthcare of the future, which is available now, and how we need to be involved in our healthcare as self-advocates: http://www.ted.com/talks/eric_dishman_health_care_should_be_a_team_sport.html

Another heartwarming story from Pets for Patriots about a Bronze Star recipient and his shelter rescue pets: http://blog.petsforpatriots.org/long-after-wwii-and-korea-bronze-star-veteran-still-saving-lives/

Motorcycle Riders: Cruizin’ for Critters annual motorcycle run to benefit the Adopt for Life Center for Animals is scheduled for May 4th.  Registration begins at 8 a.m. at 910 Main St. in Clarkdale, AZ – ride begins at 10 a.m. and circles through Northern Arizona, returning to the 10/12 Lounge for live entertainment, lunch, poker run and raffles.

Combat Veterans:  The Prescott Vet Center at 3180 Stillwater Dr. #A is your place to: borrow a book or video, read/watch TV, or relax with fellow veterans in a non-stressful environment with free wireless Internet service.  Counselors are also available for appointments.  Open M, Th, & F from 8-4:30 and T & W from 8-8 – call for more info at: 928-778-3469 or see www.vetcenter.va.gov

Vets to the Rescue: The Boston Marathon bombing shows the skills and the heart Veterans bring to traumatic situations, see the article at: http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/9173/veterans-military-families-among-first-responders-in-boston/

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