Today's Video is to highlight a monthly 15-minute documentary series produced by the VA, called Still Serving, and it's about Veterans who continue to serve in a variety of roles to help others. Here's this month's segment: http://youtu.be/Qo76P1JJID4
Therapy via Skype: The LA Times reports on an alternative for Veterans to receive therapy in the comfort of their home, via secure Skype connection. See the article at: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ptsd-skype-20130705,0,3029520.story
Local News: If you’d like to help building the adaptive home in Cottonwood for Marine Sgt. Maynard, please contact https://hfotusa.org/Maynard (or general information about the organization is at http://www.hfotusa.org/about-us), and see this article from the Verde Independent for more details about the Maynard family at: http://verdenews.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=55318
Having a mentor as you transition to the civilian workforce can help you navigate more efficiently around the pitfalls. If you don’t know someone who could be your unofficial guide, check out this program at: http://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/career-advice/military-transition/civilian-success-with-mentor.html?comp=1198882887570&rank=5
If you are interested in health topics or are dealing with a health issue and want to empower yourself with good information to discuss with your doctor, here are a few good blogs and websites to investigate/bookmark:
http://blog.doctoroz.com/
http://www.webmd.com/
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/
http://www.everydayhealth.com/community/blogs.aspx
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