Veterans’ Health Matters
Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, as well as historic deployments in multiple eras, have resulted in Veterans with a range of post deployment health concerns and the need for providers to understand these concerns and utilize best practices in the identification, assessment, management, and communication of Veteran care. Veterans with complex medical conditions may benefit from a patient centered approach that is rooted in whole health and functional and integrative medicine. Veterans’ Health Matters, a new podcast series sponsored by the War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC), offers clinicians, Veterans, and caregivers information on post deployment care, and also offers tools on effective patient-provider communication, various functional and integrative medicine approaches, along with exercise, that can improve the care of our nation’s Veterans. During every episode you’ll hear subject matter experts weigh in on these topics and also talk about services the WRIISC provides because every Veteran’s health really does matter.
Episodes
October 28, 2024 • 19 mins
In this episode, Dr. Terra Vincent-Hall, Senior Toxicologist at the Exposure Science Program, Health Outcomes Military Exposures, shares her expertise in per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). She discusses what PFAS are, various ways in which Veterans may have been exposed to PFAS, and steps healthcare providers can take to address any PFAS-related health concerns. This discussion was recorded August 2023.
RESOURCES PFAS ...
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October 14, 2024 • 22 mins
In this episode, Dr. David Litke, Clinical Psychologist, shares his expertise in cognitive rehabilitation and treatment of military exposure related neurocognitive dysfunction as he discusses common neurocognitive concerns for Veterans with Gulf War Illness and possible treatments to explore. This discussion was recorded July 2023.
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Gulf War Illness Factsheet for Providers: gulf-war-illness-for-providers.pdf (va.gov) ...
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Gulf War Illness Factsheet for Providers: gulf-war-illness-for-providers.pdf (va.gov) ...
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October 2, 2024 • 18 mins
Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Danny McClung, Heath Physicist and Radiological Consultant for VA’s Post Deployment Health Services (PHDS), discuss radiation exposure incidents, the health implications of radiation exposure, as well as exposure-informed care and the resources available to Veterans.
RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/
VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-633...
RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/
VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-633...
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October 2, 2024 • 16 mins
Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Danny McClung, Heath Physicist and Radiological Consultant for VA’s Post Deployment Health Services (PHDS), provides an overview of Radiation Exposure, the difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, the Ionizing Radiation Health Registry, as well as specific incidents and clean-up efforts.
RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/
VET-HOME ...
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VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/
VET-HOME ...
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September 30, 2024 • 18 mins
Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Patricia Hastings, Chief Consultant for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, highlights the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry 2.0, why it was redesigned, how the redesign impacts Veterans, as well as how the redesign benefits Veterans who may have been exposed.
RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/
About VET-HOME: https://www.publicheal...
RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/
About VET-HOME: https://www.publicheal...
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September 30, 2024 • 10 mins
Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Patricia Hastings, Chief Consultant for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, provide an overview of Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pits, where and when these exposures are most likely to occur, how they are detected, what mitigation or protective measures are taken, the health effects of exposure, and the resources available to Veterans who may have been e...
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September 30, 2024 • 28 mins
Examine the recent History of Military Environmental Exposures from the Cold War to the PACT Act Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Eric Shuping, Director of Operations for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, discuss the recent history of Military Environmental Exposures, including the Cold War, Vietnam, the Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the War in Iraq as well as the current initia...
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September 30, 2024 • 21 mins
Explore the History of Military Environmental Exposures from the early examples of infectious disease to the technological advancements of World War I Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Eric Shuping, Director of Operations for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, provide an overview of Military Environmental Exposures, some early examples of infectious disease, and technological advancements...
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September 30, 2024 • 18 mins
How are Chemical Warfare Agents managed and what care is exposure-informed care? Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Eric Shuping, Director of Operations for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, explain the effective management and mitigation of Chemical Warfare Agents as well as the exposure-informed care for Veterans who may have been exposed.
RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va....
RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va....
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September 30, 2024 • 20 mins
What are Chemical Warfare Agents and the health risks associated with them? Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Eric Shuping, Director of Operations for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, discuss Chemical Warfare Agents, their historical background, common misconceptions, and potential health risks.
RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/ VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-...
RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/ VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-...
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September 30, 2024 • 12 mins
How the Veterans Exposure Team – Health Outcomes Military Exposures (VET-HOME) program benefits Veterans and Healthcare Providers Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Anisa Moore, Director of the VET-HOME program, highlight how the Veterans Exposure Team – Health Outcomes Military Exposures (VET-HOME) benefits Veterans and Healthcare Providers. It explains how data collection and analysis co...
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September 30, 2024 • 10 mins
Introduce Veterans to the Veterans Exposure Team – Health Outcomes Military Exposures (VET-HOME) program Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Anisa Moore, Director of the VET-HOME program, provide an overview of the VET-HOME program and discuss the resources available to Veterans including the free telehealth evaluations, geographical accessibility, and environmental health registry eligibil...
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September 30, 2024 • 16 mins
Military Exposures and Women’s Health In this episode, Dr. Maheen Adamson, Research Director of the WRIISC Women’s Center, and Dr. Jennifer Jennings, Clinical Director of WRIISC Women, discuss the new WRIISC Women’s Center, how military and environmental exposures impact women’s health, and resources and tips for providers working with female veterans.
RESOURCES WRIISC Women’s Operational and Military Exposure Network (WRIISC-WOME...
RESOURCES WRIISC Women’s Operational and Military Exposure Network (WRIISC-WOME...
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September 2, 2024 • 18 mins
Tips for Working with Veterans with Airborne Hazards Concerns In this episode, Dr. Anays Sotolongo, the Co-Director of the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence, discusses the airborne hazards commonly encountered during military service, and describes a new toolkit available to guide the treatment of Veterans with airborne hazard exposure concerns.
RESOURCES Email to request hardcopies of the Deployment-Related Res...
RESOURCES Email to request hardcopies of the Deployment-Related Res...
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August 26, 2024 • 20 mins
This podcast was recorded March 2023. On August 1, 2024, the VA and U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) implemented updates to the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. You can find more information about these updates at the following link here: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/registry.asp
Registry Exams: What Clinicians and Healthcare Staff Need to Know
In this episode, Dr. Michelle Robertson, Occupational a...
Registry Exams: What Clinicians and Healthcare Staff Need to Know
In this episode, Dr. Michelle Robertson, Occupational a...
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August 23, 2024 • 21 mins
Quick Tips for Everyday Clinical Care of Veterans with Exposure Concerns
In this episode, Dr. Drew Helmer, the Deputy Director of the Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety, joins Dr. Nicole Sullivan, Clinical Psychologist, to discuss tips for how clinicians, nurses, and healthcare providers can engage in every day clinical care of Veterans with exposure concerns.
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Link to VA/DOD Clinical Practice Gu...
In this episode, Dr. Drew Helmer, the Deputy Director of the Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety, joins Dr. Nicole Sullivan, Clinical Psychologist, to discuss tips for how clinicians, nurses, and healthcare providers can engage in every day clinical care of Veterans with exposure concerns.
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Link to VA/DOD Clinical Practice Gu...
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July 8, 2024 • 23 mins
Tips for How Clinicians Can Talk with Veterans about Military Exposures
Tune into this episode to hear Dr. Lisa McAndrew discuss practical tips for communicating with Veterans about their military exposure concerns, including suggestions for how to respond to traditionally difficult to answer questions.
For more information on exposures and communication techniques, visit: The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC): h...
Tune into this episode to hear Dr. Lisa McAndrew discuss practical tips for communicating with Veterans about their military exposure concerns, including suggestions for how to respond to traditionally difficult to answer questions.
For more information on exposures and communication techniques, visit: The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC): h...
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June 24, 2024 • 26 mins
How to Help Veterans with Military Exposures Receive the Benefits They Deserve
Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Katherine Bloeser, research scientist at the WRIISC and Assistant Professor of Social Work at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, discuss how providers can speak with Veterans about presumptive conditions for Veterans with military exposure concerns, and how yo...
Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Katherine Bloeser, research scientist at the WRIISC and Assistant Professor of Social Work at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, discuss how providers can speak with Veterans about presumptive conditions for Veterans with military exposure concerns, and how yo...
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December 29, 2020 • 19 mins
An Introduction to the (WRIISC) War Related Illness and Injury Study Center
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Helena Chandler, Acting Director of the NJ WRIISC, and welcome back Dr. Susan Santos, Director of Education and Risk Communication at the WRIISC, as they discuss the WRIISC including its nearly 20-year history and how WRIISC can best serve Veterans and their healthcare teams.
To learn more about the War Related Illness & Injur...
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Helena Chandler, Acting Director of the NJ WRIISC, and welcome back Dr. Susan Santos, Director of Education and Risk Communication at the WRIISC, as they discuss the WRIISC including its nearly 20-year history and how WRIISC can best serve Veterans and their healthcare teams.
To learn more about the War Related Illness & Injur...
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December 15, 2020 • 14 mins
Wearable Technology Trends: What Gets Measured, Might Get Improved
In this episode, Dr. Michael Falvo, Scientific Director of the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence, and Matthew Watson, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, discuss how to measure or monitor personal exercise and physical activity, some advantages and disadvantages of doing so, and its importance to Veterans and clinical providers.
The following resources ...
In this episode, Dr. Michael Falvo, Scientific Director of the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence, and Matthew Watson, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, discuss how to measure or monitor personal exercise and physical activity, some advantages and disadvantages of doing so, and its importance to Veterans and clinical providers.
The following resources ...
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