by academymedical | Jun 17, 2020 | United States Military
As of 2018, there are around 18.2 million living veterans in the Unites States that have served in at least one war. Those who have served in a war have made tremendous sacrifices physically, emotionally, and relationally. Physically, the effects of war can cause...
by academymedical | Jun 17, 2020 | Academy Medical, United States Military
The issue of mental health in America is a constant topic. Nearly one in five Americans struggle with mental health. More than 1.7 million veterans received some sort of treatment in Veterans Affair Hospitals. The VA offers a very comprehensive range of different...
by academymedical | May 8, 2020 | Academy Medical, Medical Supplies, United States Military
In late March, the United States Army sent out a call for retired officers and soldiers in one of several high-demand medical specialties to return to help with the coronavirus pandemic. After reaching out to over 800,000 retired military members, more than 25,000...
by academymedical | May 1, 2020 | Academy Medical, Medical Supplies, United States Military
The 2020 novel coronavirus pandemic has prompted civic and business leaders to rethink the global strategy in terms of emergency medical response. One of the primary concerns of public health experts is the short supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) that...
by academymedical | Apr 30, 2020 | Academy Medical, Medical Supplies, United States Military
The coronavirus pandemic has affected nearly every nation on earth and people from all backgrounds, but several at-risk groups have been identified. While the elderly are facing the brunt of the disease, veterans are also among the most hard-hit by COVID-19 due to...