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Department of Veterans Affairs Expands Healthcare Access and Support for Veterans

Department of Veterans Affairs Expands Healthcare Access and Support for Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is actively working to increase healthcare enrollment among Veterans through its 'Choose VA' campaign. This initiative aims to clarify eligibility, dispel common misconceptions, and streamline the enrollment process. The VA has conducted nationwide Tele-Town Halls and provided on-demand enrollment presentations, leading to over 6,900 Veterans enrolling in VA healthcare. The campaign also involved sending 7.5 million emails to unenrolled Veterans, with over 2.1 million opened and more than 40,000 clicks on enrollment-resource links. The VA emphasizes that Veterans can retain private health insurance while enrolled in VA healthcare, and income is only one of several factors considered for eligibility. This outreach highlights the comprehensive care available through the VA, which extends beyond primary care to include various specialized services depending on eligibility.
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HiBob Offers Annual Headspace Membership and Wellness Stipend to Employees

HiBob Offers Annual Headspace Membership and Wellness Stipend to Employees

HiBob Offers Annual Headspace Membership and Wellness Stipend to Employees
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A highly infectious disease is spreading. See in which US states

A highly infectious disease is spreading. See in which US states

Cases of this disease surpassed 1,000 in one state this week as numbers continue to swell nationwide.
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VA Study Reveals Increase in Veteran Depression and PTSD Screenings Amidst Declines in Suicide Risk and Alcohol Use

VA Study Reveals Increase in Veteran Depression and PTSD Screenings Amidst Declines in Suicide Risk and Alcohol Use

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open, involving over 3.6 million veterans receiving care through the VA, indicates a rise in positive screenings for depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) between fiscal years 2021 and 2024. The study, led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, found that positive screening rates for depression increased from 8.8% to 9.6%, while PTSD screenings saw a more significant jump from 8.1% to 10.5%. This represents a 9% increase for depression and nearly a 30% increase for PTSD. Conversely, the study observed modest but statistically significant reductions in positive screening rates for suicide risk, which decreased from 0.7% to 0.5%, and alcohol-use disorder, which declined from 5.8% to 5.4%. These findings offer a comprehensive overview of mental health trends among veterans, highlighting areas requiring continued attention and resources within the VA system.
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Urban Outfitters, Inc. Expands Pennsylvania Operations, Creating Over 1,000 New Jobs

Urban Outfitters, Inc. Expands Pennsylvania Operations, Creating Over 1,000 New Jobs

Urban Outfitters, Inc. Expands Pennsylvania Operations, Creating Over 1,000 New Jobs
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Fetterman unpopular with Pennsylvania Dems, poll finds

Fetterman unpopular with Pennsylvania Dems, poll finds

The Democratic senator from Pennsylvania is underwater with his own party, a survey of the state shows. See by how much.
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Constellation Energy Secures 20-Year Power Agreement with Alphabet, Plans $4.3 Billion Nuclear Expansion

Constellation Energy Secures 20-Year Power Agreement with Alphabet, Plans $4.3 Billion Nuclear Expansion

Constellation Energy Secures 20-Year Power Agreement with Alphabet, Plans $4.3 Billion Nuclear Expansion
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Pennsylvania VFW Warns Skill Game Revenue Loss Will Harm Veteran Organizations

Pennsylvania VFW Warns Skill Game Revenue Loss Will Harm Veteran Organizations

The Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has issued a warning that a potential loss of revenue from skill games could severely impact veteran organizations across the state. The ongoing debate in Harrisburg regarding the regulation and legality of skill games is not confined to legislative chambers; it directly affects the financial stability of these groups. According to KDKA's Shelley Bortz, the outcome of decisions made by lawmakers could determine whether some veteran organizations can continue their operations. These skill games often provide a significant source of funding for VFW posts and other veteran-focused non-profits, which rely on these funds to support their community programs, services for veterans, and operational costs. The controversy surrounding skill games involves their classification and whether they constitute illegal gambling, a distinction that has led to legal challenges and legislative efforts to either ban, regulate, or legalize them. The VFW's statement highlights the b...
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Orrstown Bank Partners with Clover from Fiserv to Enhance Merchant Services for Businesses

Orrstown Bank Partners with Clover from Fiserv to Enhance Merchant Services for Businesses

Orrstown Bank Partners with Clover from Fiserv to Enhance Merchant Services for Businesses
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IRS shields inheritance, but heirs in 5 states should watch out

IRS shields inheritance, but heirs in 5 states should watch out

A $15 million federal exemption means nothing in the wrong zip code.
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This disease has now been declared an emergency. Maps show where it's spreading

This disease has now been declared an emergency. Maps show where it's spreading

The U.S. measles outbreak continues to grow, with 3,887 cases reported nationwide in 2026, according to the CDC.
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Frost Advisory Issued for Parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Frost Advisory Issued for Parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey

A Frost Advisory has been issued for specific counties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, effective from 11 PM EDT on Tuesday until 9 AM EDT on Wednesday. The affected areas include Carbon and Monroe Counties in Pennsylvania, and Sussex County in New Jersey. Temperatures are expected to drop as low as 33 degrees Fahrenheit, which will lead to the formation of frost. This weather condition poses a risk to sensitive outdoor vegetation, with the potential to harm or kill uncovered plants. Residents in these regions are advised to take precautionary measures to protect any tender plants from the cold temperatures.