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September 2010
PTSD Program Seeks to Help Patients Move Forward
WASHINGTON, DC—When Army Maj Jeff Hall needed help after his deployments to Iraq he did not want to be coddled. That is why he believes that a PTSD program offered through DCoE’s Deployment Health Clinic (DHCC) was effective in helping him.
Stigma Still a Barrier for Veterans, Servicemembers Seeking Mental Healthcare
WASHINGTON, DC—While both DoD and VA have made strides in combating the rising numbers of veterans and active-duty servicemembers committing suicide, the number of suicides in both cohorts remains high.
Program Aims to Reach Patients with Behavioral Health Needs in Primary Care Setting
WASHINGTON, DC—Not every servicemember returning from theater with PTSD symptoms is ready to embrace treatment. The DCoE’s Deployment Health Clinical Center (DHCC) addresses this issue with programs that it hopes will meet the needs of a wide range of patients.
Federal Officials Explain Meaningful Use Requirements to Congress
WASHINGTON, DC—Federal officials sought to reassure a House subcommittee that guidelines issued by the federal government to promote widespread adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) strike the right balance.
CAP Gives Servicemembers, Veterans the Technology to Keep Working
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program, also known as CAP, which began in 1990 as the Defense Department’s centralized program to provide assistive technology solutions for employees with disabilities.
Progress Notes September 2010
WINNERS OF THE HHS INNOVATES AWARDS PROGRAM were announced last month by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. The program is aimed at supporting a “culture of innovation” in the agency.
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