Author: Elizabeth Crain
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The Top 5 Symptoms of Chronic Pain in Veterans
Chronic pain may affect more than 50% of the 18 million Veterans in the United States, so if you’re a Veteran living with the symptoms of chronic pain, you’re not alone. However, at Telemedica we believe that you deserve to live a pain free and healthy life after your time in service to your country. While the symptoms…
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Career Opportunities for Veterans
July 25th is National Hire a Veteran Day As Veterans leave the armed forces, our nation’s heroes suddenly find themselves without a job. For many Veterans it can be hard to know where to start in the job force as they reintegrate back into society.
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Is There a Link Between PTSD and Migraines?
Living with PTSD can be stressful enough on its own, but when recurring migraines start showing up as well, it can make navigating day to day life even more difficult and challenging. Few people discuss the link between these two frequently occurring afflictions, but there is reason to believe there’s a strong connection.
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Veteran-Centered Events Near You: Remembering the Fallen This Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the day we remember those we’ve lost in military service. We honor these fallen heroes by visiting war memorials, taking part in remembrance services, or engaging in activities that pay tribute to the sacrifice of our military forces.
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6 Ways to Cope with Mental Illness
Many people are quick to thank our servicemen and women for their time in the military, but not everyone considers what that time may have cost them—and, more importantly, what it continues to cost our veterans after they return to civilian life.
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Could Your Migraines Be Service Connected?
If you are a veteran and suffer from frequent migraines, you may be able to receive VA disability for headaches. Migraines are common among veterans—roughly 36 percent of veterans who served in Iraq for a year have been diagnosed with or experienced symptoms of migraines.
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Veterans Telehealth Services
If you are a veteran seeking health benefits, obtaining a diagnosis through telehealth services can be the first step on your path to living a happier and healthier life. At Telemedica, we understand the challenges involved in getting the care, treatment, and benefits that Veterans need.
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25 Organizations That Help Veterans
No one mistakes military service as easy, but not everyone recognizes just how greatly Veterans have sacrificed during their time in the service. Fortunately, there are organizations out there that recognize the sacrifices our soldiers have made and they are working to give Veterans the support they need in their lives post-discharge.
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How to Cope with the Suicide of a Loved One
At Telemedica, we hope that no one has to face these difficult feelings and experiences without help. That’s why we’ve put together this post explaining how to cope with the suicide of a loved one. As navigating through the time after a loss can feel overwhelming, we hope these recommendations will help you find your…
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How to Cope with Veteran Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is something a lot of people deal with, but suffering from it isn’t as common among younger age groups. Typically, chronic pain develops as a result of a progressing medical condition, or due to the wear and tear of getting older.