Veterans Resources
Our resource center for active duty military and veterans includes the most valuable links to help families and patients understand the unique needs of this community, along with the many service-connected diseases and common problems associated with military duty, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression.
Our staff at Healthbridge understands the specialized challenges of this unique patient population and are experienced experts at working with active duty servicemen and veterans as they navigate through the recovery process. Please browse the resource links below and connect with us at any time to learn more about our post-acute care facilities.
ALS Association
https://www.als.org/search?keywords=military
The ALS Association provides comprehensive patient services and support to the ALS community. Studies have proven that veterans are twice as likely to develop Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) than those who have not served in the military.
Brainline/Military & Veterans
https://www.brainline.org/military-veterans
Brainline, the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence is a national multimedia project offering authoritative information and support to anyone whose life has been affected by brain injury or PTSD. This page provides helpful tools for veterans and their families as they navigate through TBI and PTSD, symptom management and caregiving.
Centers for Disease Control/TBI & the Military
https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/military/index.html
The Centers for Disease Control Prevention is the National Public Health Agency of the United States. This page explores TBI among service members and veterans.
Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center
The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DBVIC) serves active duty military, their beneficiaries, and veterans with traumatic brain injuries through state-of-the-art clinical care, innovative clinical research initiatives and educational programs.
Department of Veterans Affairs
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for administering benefit programs for veterans, their families and their survivors.
Department of Veterans Affairs Health Library
https://www.veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov/RelatedItems/RelatedDocuments.pg
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Health Library offers a wealth of information on healthcare-related topics impacting the military.
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is a congressionally chartered veterans service organization that advocates for its members and provides research and education addressing spinal cord injury and dysfunction.