Exploring access to psychedelics among Canadian Veterans: Pathways, barriers, and perceptions

Abstract: Introduction: Psychedelic-assisted therapies have recently gained attention as potential novel treatments for various mental health conditions. In Canada, there has been …

Healthcare access challenges and opportunities among patients with medical complexities, U.S. military Veterans and women with uterine fibroids

Abstract:While access to medical care is essential to preventing disease, maintaining health, and managing acute and chronic illness, healthcare access is a varied experience in …

VA healthcare: Prioritized access and utilization at the intersections of race and ethnicity with gender

Abstract:For U.S. military veterans, access to VA healthcare is determined by laws and policies, and involves military service factors (e.g., medals, POW, exposures), …

Improving osteoporosis clinic access with nurse‐led telephone call for Veterans on bisphosphonates

Abstract: The article focuses on a quality improvement initiative at the Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) that implemented registered nurse (RN) …

The impact of provider productivity on suicide-related events among Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between mental health provider productivity, staffing levels, and suicide-related events (SREs) among U.S. Veterans receiving care …

Use of long COVID clinics in the Veterans Health Administration: Implications for the path forward

Abstract: Long COVID is a serious chronic illness that can present in many forms and impact daily functioning and quality of life. Without curative treatments, management of long …

Veteran perspectives on priority areas for rural community-level suicide prevention

Abstract: Suicide rates are higher in rural areas of the United States, especially among veterans, and rural areas face many challenges that can affect the health of residents. …

Health services for Coast Guard beneficiaries: Improving access to care for active duty service members, reservists, dependents, and retirees

Abstract:The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Health, Safety and Work-Life Directorate provides health care to entitled service members to ensure that they are fit for full duty and …

ACOG committee statement no. 12: Health care for women and gender-diverse active-duty and reserve uniformed service members and Veterans

Abstract: An increasing percentage of the active-duty and reserve uniformed services force are women, and they are the fastest growing population in the Veterans Health …

Serving those who have served: Uncovering the health and social care needs of Veterans and service leavers across Wakefield District

Abstract: In April and May 2024, Healthwatch Wakefield carried out a piece of engagement with veterans across Wakefield District. The aim was to find out how much veterans and …

Understanding Veterans in New York: A needs assessment of Veterans recently separated from the military

Abstract: Over the past decade, there has been increased awareness that U.S. military veterans often grapple with significant mental and physical health issues related to their …

Perception of ridesharing among Veterans with cardiovascular diseases in the era of the MISSION Act

Abstract: The Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act of 2018 expanded veteran's access to community care leading to increased …