Veterans

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6:28am Jul 13, 2014

National National Health & Safety

Veterans Kick The Prescription Pill Habit, Against Doctors' Orders

by Quil Lawrence

There's overmedicating and self-medicating, but some vets are "de-medicating." Prescribed multiple drugs to deal with PTSD and pain, they've stopped taking them — without authorization.

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4:34pm Jun 02, 2014

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NC Veterans Agency Adds Hotline For Health Care Complaints

There’s a new tip line veterans can call to report misconduct in Veterans Administration facilities.

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6:52pm May 17, 2014

National National Health & Safety

Veterans Advocate Says He Fears Loss Of Faith In VA

by Dana Farrington

Veteran Tom Tarantino says allegations of delayed health care for veterans should be taken more seriously. But he says the care can be great, "once you actually get in" the system.

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12:30am Apr 03, 2013

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NC Senator Kay Hagan Pushes to Get WS VA Help

North Carolina Senator Kay Hagan wants to rally national support for the
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11:21pm Feb 19, 2013

Education Education

From Soldier To Student: UNCG Conference Focuses On Needs Of Veterans

by Keri Brown

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro will explore what it takes to create a veteran-friendly campus during a three day conference that begins Wednesday.