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Topic: Veterans AffairsTennessee
The VA is currently undertaking a decade-long transition to bring veterans’ health records into the 21st century by ensuring that veterans can have access to a seamless electronic health record across the VA and Department of Defense health systems. Blackburn and Tester introduced the VA Electronic Health Record Advisory Committee Act to establish a third-party oversight committee to help monitor the implementation of the new electronic health record system. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
Fort Campbell to hold Education Fair, November 14thFort Campbell MWR
More than twenty colleges and universities will be represented, along with a number of education-related programs and organizations including, Veterans Affairs (VA), Sink Library, Military OneSource, Women Veterans of America Chapter 20 and others.
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Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Veterans Affairs hold ceremony to honor Vietnam War VeteransWritten by Maria Yager
The event was sponsored by Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and Veterans Affairs staff at the Fort Campbell Integrated Disability Evaluation System clinic and scheduled in conjunction with The National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29th, which recognizes all the men and women who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces from November 1st, 1955 to May 15th, 1975. ![]() Vietnam War veterans and other guests stand as Sgt. Katherine Bolcar from the 101st Airborne Division Band sings the Star-Spangled Banner at the National Vietnam War Veterans Day commemoration March 29th on Fort Campbell. (U.S. Army photo by Laura Boyd) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Fort Campbell to hold Education Fair, November 16th
Twenty three colleges and universities will be represented, along with a number of education-related programs and organizations including, Veterans Affairs (VA), Sink Library, AMEDD, Military One Source, Women Veterans of America Chapter 20 and others. This event is open to the public and provides an opportunity for military personnel, family members, civilians, retirees and others to speak face-to-face with representatives from public and private colleges and universities from across the nation regarding degree programs, enrollment policies and financial pathways. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
VA Seeks to Expand List of Service-connected Traumatic Brain Injuries Effects
“We must always decide veterans’ disability claims based on the best science available and we will,” Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki said. “Veterans who endure health problems deserve timely decisions based on solid evidence that ensure they receive benefits earned through their service to the country.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Clarksville-Montgomery County Housing Market one of the Nation’s BestThe National Association of Home Builders recently released an index of housing markets that are on the rise.
The index measures three readily available monthly data series that are independently collected and are indicative of improving economic health. The three are employment, house prices and single family housing permit growth. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Veteran Tax Credits Extended and Increased in ScopeLaw Encourages Businesses to Hire Vets and Helps Vets Find Work
“The Vow to Hire Heroes Act provides tax incentives for employers to hire both short-term and long-term unemployed veterans and affords larger tax credits for hiring certain categories of veterans,” said Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner Karla Davis. “The extension of the veterans’ category of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a needed strategy to increase employment opportunities for veterans and to reduce the unsatisfactorily high unemployment rate of veterans.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
New minor at APSU to help pre-professional health students prepare for graduate programs
“But they have to fulfill a number of prerequisites in order to go to med school,” Dr. Cindy Taylor, professor of biology, said. Those prerequisites include several courses in science-related fields, such as biology and chemistry, and many professional health graduate programs mandate that students complete a certain number of volunteer hours and job-shadowing experiences before they apply for admission. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Education | No Comments
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital to hold Change of CommandCol. John P. Cook to relinquish command to Col. Paul R. Cordts
Cook has served as the commander for the USA Medical Activity at Fort Campbell since July 11th, 2009. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
DoD Recovering Warrior Task Force Visits Fort Campbell
Task Force Members will participate in focus groups with recovering warriors and their families. The purpose of these focus groups is to provide RWTF with a real and contemporary understanding of the experiences of recovering warriors and the programs offered to them and their families. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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