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Locating Health Care in Your State

Most communities have military health, psychological health, family support and other services for warriors and their families. Whether you are a veteran, active duty service member, member of the National Guard or reservist, locating these services or even knowing which services to look for can be challenging.

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Frequent ER Use By Veterans Due To “Severely Compromised Life Circumstances” Not Lack Of Access To Health Care

Even with health insurance, ready access to preventive, special ty and behavioral health care and comprehensive electronic medical records, nearly 8 percent of patients in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) visit the emergency department two or more times per year, according to a study published online in

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RESPECT-Mil Re-engineering Systems of Primary Care Treatment in the Military

Deployment Health Clinical Center manages RESPECT-Mil, a system of care based upon sound empirical evidence, in which military primary care providers screen service members for depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and then offer treatment for these conditions. This collaborative care model employs three types of providers:

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About the Military

U.S. Military 101 The "Basics" of the United States Military Reserve members fall within one of the four main branches of the military: Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy. Each branch has a group of reserves, but only the Air Force and Army attain a National Guard. In times of conflict and war, the President can call to duty all members of the reserves, but requires state approval for activation of the National Guard.

Message from our Founder

May 2013

DCoE Outreach Center is there for you!

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