WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2014 - Newman’s Own, the company founded by the late actor Paul Newman, today awarded a total of $200,000 to five charities for their innovative programs intended to improve the quality of life for service members, their families and veterans. The Veterans Group, a Philadelphia-based organization providing shelter and rehabilitation for homeless … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
5 Tips for Moving Pets When You’re in the Military
September 25, 2014 - Pets are a big part of the lives of military members and civilians alike. Many soldiers who live on base or near military facilities with their spouses and children have dogs, cats, and other pets and count these furry companions as full-fledged family members. These animals give us unconditional love, and the bond between family members and our animals … [Read more...]
Odierno: Ebola Largest Medical Emergency Since Plague
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Sept. 25, 2014) - The Ebola outbreak is the largest medical emergency since the plague, and the Army is assessing how to respond to this "dire situation," said the Army's top general. "It is a very bad situation," Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno said today, at Google's office in Washington, D.C., during his first Google hangout, a … [Read more...]
Prevention is the Best Medicine for Enterovirus D-68
September 25, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - With recent cases of the respiratory illness enterovirus D-68 being reported in multiple states within the U.S., doctors want to ensure all the members of the military community are informed and safe when confronting this illness. If the proper precautions and prevention methods are followed, the illness should have little effect on … [Read more...]
Surgeon General Focuses on Patient Harm During TEDMED Talk
WASHINGTON (Sept. 25, 2014) - Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho, surgeon general of the Army, delivered a live TEDMED talk on Sept. 11, titled, "Don't you dare talk about this," which was held in the Kennedy Center here. Horoho aimed to refocus national attention and provide insights on the problem of preventable harm in U.S. hospitals. TEDMED, which stands for technology, … [Read more...]