Tag Archives: Veterans

VA apps pose privacy risk to veterans’ healthcare data

The increasing use of apps provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs is meant to improve access to patient health and benefits information in convenient digital platforms. However, members of Congress are worried that this electronic data is vulnerable. “When a veteran downloads an app from the VA’s app store, how much personal information does… Read More »

Veterans benefit from pain treatment without drugs

A new study finds a lower risk of adverse post-treatment outcomes among returning military service personnel with chronic pain who received nondrug therapy. Share on PinterestNew research shows that some nondrug therapies, including exercise therapy, can help relieve pain in veterans. Many people returning from military deployment experience physical and mental health issues. These can… Read More »

Veterans honored with free dentistry

BILLINGS, Mont. – Businesses across the country are offering specials and discounts to veterans, ahead of Veterans Day. One Billings dental office took this opportunity to show their appreciation to our military by offering completely free dental work. Winterholler Dentistry is honoring veterans in the best way they know, by fixing some teeth. Whatever kind of… Read More »