Category: Veterans Medical News

Sharing your upcoming events with the VOB community

How can I share my event with VOB’s community of 300,000 supporters and over 26,000 members? Visit Your Military Veterans Discounts for a full list of military and veterans discounts Many members, supporters, businesses and organizations approach the Veteran Owned Business Project regarding upcoming events in support of our military, veterans and military families.  Some of these events include things… Read more

World Premiere ‘Fallujah’ – The First Opera About The Iraq War Experience

Army National Guard on 7th Street – Long Beach, CA – March 12, 2016 – 8 p.m. PT Long Beach Opera, explore.org and KCETLink Media Group Collaborate to Launch a Modern Opera About War and PTSD KCET Public Television in Southern California and the Link TV National Satellite Network To Broadcast Live Performance of “Fallujah” on March 18 at 8… Read more

At-Risk Veterans and The Holidays

The #holidays can be stressful. When a #Veteran you know is at risk and in crisis #VeteransCrisisLine is here. Call 1-800-273-8255 & Press 1 The holiday season can be a time of stress, depression, or feeling overwhelmed. It’s important to recognize when emotions reach a crisis point — especially when thoughts of suicide arise. Learn to recognize warning signs in… Read more

October News: Casting Call, Breast Cancer Awareness, Yogi Berra and More!

VA a Leader in Breast Cancer Screening Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women, following lung cancer. Breast Cancer Awareness Month fact: Localized breast cancer has a 99 percent survival rate if detected early! Links to a Breast Cancer Risk Calculator, read about risk factors, links to the VA Women’s Health Services’ website and much… Read more

House Passes Cost of Living Adjustment For Disabled Veterans

U.S. House Passes Bill to Increase Cost of Living for Disabled Vets and Expedite Benefit Payments The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that will provide a cost of living adjustment to VA-offered benefits for disabled veterans that would take effect in 2016. Cost of Living (COL) adjustments are made to match inflation and must be approved by Congress… Read more