Army veteran Brandon Thompson was very closed off. Like many people, he hid his problems well and dealt with them privately. That tactic helped him immensely in the military but it didn’t carry over too well into civilian life. “I tended to push people away including my daughter, my girlfriend and my family because I saw myself in such a negative light,” Thompson told the VA’s Vantage blog. “I wanted to be alone.” This behavior continued to tear a whole in Thompson’s relationship with his … [Read more...]
VA partners with Walgreens for free flu shots for our Veterans
As fall quickly approaches, unfortunately, so does flu season. But getting a flu vaccination is now easier than ever. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs has partnered with Walgreens to provide free influenza shots to veterans. The VA has partnered with Walgreens because it says, “receiving an annual vaccination is widely recognized as the best method for preventing disease and death related to influenza.” The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) orders almost 2 million doses of flu … [Read more...]
