Tag Archives: VA Medical Care

MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS NOWHERE ON THE HORIZON

Posted on September 8, 2012 by asknod

Five long months ago we were assured that the mental health dilemma was all but over. Sixteen hundred new mental health workers were in the hiring pipeline and would be coming online after suitable training. Not. Today I find in … Continue reading →

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NASAL SPRAY FOR BENT BRAIN BOXES

Posted on August 25, 2012 by asknod

Member Shawn of Michigan fame sends us what is unarguably a wonderful concept stolen from the Dristan/Afrin®  people. I don’t mean to imply Shawn purloined it but that the idea of nasal ingestion of drugs seems faster than the oral/stomach … Continue reading →

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vA HCV RELATED DOG & PONY SHOWS

Posted on August 19, 2012 by asknod

Enclosed for your edification is a large compendium of all things HCV from the vA library. No, Virginia. The small v is not a typo. It represents the government’s commitment to Veterans who merit a capitalized V. As such, anything you read … Continue reading →

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The Forgotten “92%”

Posted on August 18, 2012 by joeaveragevet

According to the VA, about 8% of Veterans are female, which would make about 92% of Vets male. About 1 in 5 female Vets are victims of MST. This means men outnumber women in the military by better than 10 … Continue reading →

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HCV AND ANTIBIOTICS

Posted on August 14, 2012 by asknod

And we thought that NSAIDs and Tylenol were our only enemies. Newsflash. The list of nasties seems to grow longer every day. I spotted this from LIVER GUY on my facebook page. I friended him because anyone with a name … Continue reading →

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HEY– YOU VETS ARE EXPENSIVE!

Posted on August 12, 2012 by asknod

Chew on this article. Boot 1.3 million Vets out of VAMCs and save enough money to fight for 12.9 more days in Afland. What are they smoking down in Foggy Bottom? We should be building more VAMCs everywhere because — … Continue reading →

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FORT LEUKEMIA PRESUMPTIVE DISEASES

Posted on August 1, 2012 by asknod

Here’s the list of diseases associated with the carcinogens found in Fort Leukemia’s water. ‘‘(i) Esophageal cancer. ‘‘(ii) Lung cancer. ‘‘(iii) Breast cancer. ‘‘(iv) Bladder cancer. ‘‘(v) Kidney cancer. ‘‘(vi) Leukemia. ‘‘(vii) Multiple myeloma. ‘‘(viii) Myleodysplasic syndromes. ‘‘(ix) Renal toxicity. ‘‘(x) … Continue reading →

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VAMCs–RATIONED CARE?

Posted on July 31, 2012 by asknod

Something is amiss at the VAMCs. I’m sure there are those of you who use the VA for all your medical care. I’m not sure if you have noticed, but there is a subtle form of rationing afoot. It’s not … Continue reading →

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Smile: Big Brother is watching you

Posted on July 28, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Many of us have heard of “Candid Camera”, where they play practical jokes on people, and then, with their permission, the video tape is aired on TV. Well, the VA also has their “Candid Cameras”.   I wonder WHAT they … Continue reading →

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BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR

Posted on July 18, 2012 by asknod

Just received this from Member Bob. I make no suggestions on how to you view politics or politicians. I think they are all equally perverse and lower than whale poop. We report. You decide. On another note, I’m betting heavily … Continue reading →

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