Osteopathic physicians increasingly find themselves navigating two parallel healthcare worlds: federally governed Veteran care delivered through the VA Community Care […]
Introduction For decades, Veterans turning to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mostly found themselves in traditional healthcare settings, hospitals,
BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) Here’s where things stand today: VA clinicians can talk with Veterans about cannabis use and
A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) can legally serve Veterans in two different ways: by participating in the VA Community
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Bottom line up front (BLUF) THC testing is still required when entering military service. In 2024, the U.S. House pushed
Many veterans struggle with sleep, whether from chronic pain, being on constant alert, or intrusive memories that won’t fade. As
Introduction The hope of medical cannabis has been a lifeline and a legal minefield to the millions of U.S. military
Introduction On July 6, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a historic amendment of the VA budget bill that
The changing nature of veteran healthcare is becoming more apparent one fact at a time: veterans do not need prescriptions,
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