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When veterans enter hospice care in Florida, fellow service members are showing up to provide comfort through their final days. Community Hospice & Palliative Care has built a powerful program connecting veteran volunteers with dying veterans who understand what they've been through.
A new VA clinic in Chattanooga is saving veterans thousands of miles in travel by offering cancer treatment close to home. In just three months, over 60 veterans received care without the grueling three-hour drives to Nashville.
A disabled veterans organization in Albert Lea, Minnesota, presented an American flag to a local care facility, honoring both residents and staff who served. The gift connects generations of service members in a heartwarming community gesture.
Volunteers at Jackson VA Medical Center are creating profound moments of connection and support for veterans every single day. From greeting veterans at the door to running vital programs behind the scenes, their impact reaches far beyond simple assistance.
Nearly 50 volunteers in DuPage County spent MLK Day assembling thousands of care packages for homeless veterans and first responders. The nonprofit Support Over Stigma organized the community event to honor Dr. King's legacy of service.
Nearly 1 million veterans with serious mental illness could gain access to groundbreaking psychedelic therapies through a new five-year federal partnership. The VA and HHS are training providers and preparing treatment protocols now so veterans won't wait years after FDA approval.
Volunteers at Royal Star & Garter homes across the UK are discovering that caring for veterans helps them heal from their own grief. These dedicated helpers, many who lost loved ones at the charity's care facilities, are now returning to give back and find comfort in the process.
Volunteers at Mississippi's Jackson VA aren't just helping—they're becoming the trusted faces Veterans remember most. From greeting arrivals to running programs, these everyday heroes are proving that small acts of service create lasting impact.
At Michigan's Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, 125 volunteer drivers traveled more than 141,000 miles last year to transport veterans across the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin to their healthcare appointments. These dedicated volunteers, along with red coat greeters and hospice companions, provided 19,000 hours of service in 2024.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is testing MDMA-assisted therapy to treat veterans struggling with both PTSD and alcohol addiction, marking a new chapter in mental health care. This trial joins 19 other VA studies exploring how psychedelic treatments could help those traditional methods haven't reached.
A Nevada organization supporting veterans is calling for more volunteers as it serves record numbers of those who served our country. The Veterans Guest House just opened a new hospice facility and needs helping hands to keep up with growing demand.
A new executive order accelerates research into psychedelic medicines for mental illness, prioritizing veterans facing treatment-resistant PTSD and depression. The move ends decades of federal prohibition and could offer hope to the 17 veterans who die by suicide every day.
When a spinal injury left George Stewart unable to maintain his home, over 10 fellow veterans showed up to his door in Hiram with rakes, strong backs, and gratitude. The cleanup is part of a nationwide effort to help more than one million veterans access the support they've earned.
Members of the Pine River American Legion surprised 11 veterans at a local care facility with Christmas gifts, doughnuts, and piano music. The heartwarming visit brought holiday cheer to those who served our country.
Thousands of volunteers nationwide are helping veterans transition to civilian life through beekeeping. The nonprofit Hives for Heroes pairs former service members with mentors who teach them how to care for bees while rebuilding their sense of purpose. #
Thousands of volunteers across America are helping veterans transition to civilian life through an unexpected path: beekeeping. The nonprofit Hives for Heroes pairs former service members with mentors who teach them how to care for bees while building community and purpose.
Two of Boston's leading cancer care institutions have resolved their staffing disagreement, choosing collaboration over conflict. The agreement ensures physician assistants can continue working seamlessly between both hospitals to care for cancer patients.
New Mexico just became the first state to offer universal free child care, and grandparents raising grandkids can access it too. In a state where more grandparents care for grandchildren than anywhere else in America, this policy changes everything.
A new state-of-the-art rehabilitation center in Odesa is offering free prosthetics and advanced care to wounded Ukrainian veterans and their families. The "Superhumans" facility represents a major step forward in supporting those recovering from injuries.
A groundbreaking national initiative is transforming how primary care doctors support cancer survivors, ensuring millions get the comprehensive care they need. The PERCS program launches four major trials to close critical gaps in post-cancer treatment.
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