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Addressing US military transgender care inequalities: Clinical nurse specialist bridging healthcare gaps

Abstract: Purpose/Objectives: There are more than 130 000 US veterans and more than 12 500 active-duty service members who identify as transgender. Lack of training in transgender …

Continuing momentum to stabilize and improve the military health system

Abstract: The MHS strategy aligns to and supports the National Defense Strategy, the National Military Strategy, and the National Biodefense Strategy and Implementation Plan. This …

Veterans: Access to health services

Abstract: This research briefing outlines the healthcare provision for military veterans in the United Kingdom, focusing on the support available through the National Health …

Using urethroplasty as an immediate treatment for gunshot-induced penis injury during the Syrian war: Case report

Abstract: Introduction and importance: Wars and armed conflicts often result in gunshot injuries, including penile trauma, in military personnel or civilians. Urinary system damage …

Lessons from the Department of Veterans Affairs: A continuum of age-friendly care for older adults

Abstract: With almost 90% of Americans expressing a desire to age in place in their home, many health systems and communities are challenged to provide the right resources, at the …

Ethical use of big data for healthy communities and a strong nation: unique challenges for the Military Health System

Abstract: Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) created powerful tools for research, particularly for extracting meaningful insights from extremely large data sets. These …

Supporting health practitioner education for the health and wellbeing of the Veteran community

Abstract: The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) emphasizes the importance of equipping health practitioners to navigate its unique and complex healthcare arrangements to …

Strengthening the psychological health and readiness of military critical care nurses for disaster and future combat environments

Abstract: Critical care nursing is a highly dynamic and demanding field, and critical care nurses play a vital role in the US military health care system. Although many critical …

Military sexual trauma: A primer for Canadian health care providers

Abstract: This primer aims to provide you, as a Canadian physical, mental health or spiritual care provider, an introduction to military sexual trauma (MST), how it can impact a …

Addressing Veterans' mental health in community-based care

Abstract: United States Veterans are at an elevated risk for suicide despite the expansion of public outreach initiatives. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care centers …

Harm through stigma: Commander notification of service members' mental health

Abstract: United States service members' personal mental health information lacks the protection afforded by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), diverging …

Hidden battle beyond the battlefield: Unmasking chronic pain among military personnel

Abstract: This commentary discusses the findings and implications of a recent study by Bader et al. (2023) on changes in pain-related physical, mental, and social health outcomes …