https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/enMedicineCopyright Veterans Health Administrationhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/817520c29e75af51109040029fddc18c.jpghttps://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:46:56 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationVeterans Health Administrationfeeds@spreaker.comOngoing conflicts in the Middle East, as well as historic deployments in multiple eras, have resulted in Veterans with a range of post deployment health concerns and the need for providers to understand these concerns and utilize best practices in the...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/current-insights-into-pfas--62290658
RESOURCES  PFAS - Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances - Public Health (va.gov): Includes information on PFAS military exposures and associated health concerns    

Guidance on PFAS Exposure, Testing, and Clinical Follow-Up | The National Academies Press: Provides guidance on PFAS exposure, testing, and clinical follow-up    

Learn about PFAS | ATSDR (cdc.gov): CDC website on PFAS and PFAS exposure   

Exposure Ed | VA Mobile: VA’s Exposure Ed App ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62290658Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:00:07 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationIn this episode, Dr. Terra Vincent-Hall, Senior Toxicologist at the Exposure Science Program, Health Outcomes Military Exposures, shares her expertise in per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).  She discusses what PFAS are, various ways in which...
RESOURCES  PFAS - Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances - Public Health (va.gov): Includes information on PFAS military exposures and associated health concerns    

Guidance on PFAS Exposure, Testing, and Clinical Follow-Up | The National Academies Press: Provides guidance on PFAS exposure, testing, and clinical follow-up    

Learn about PFAS | ATSDR (cdc.gov): CDC website on PFAS and PFAS exposure   

Exposure Ed | VA Mobile: VA’s Exposure Ed App ]]>1164falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/addressing-neurocognitive-functioning-in-gulf-war-illness--62290709
RESOURCES 

Gulf War Illness Factsheet for Providers:  gulf-war-illness-for-providers.pdf (va.gov)      

Neuropsychological characteristics of Gulf War illness: A meta-analysis (Janulewicz et al., 2017)  https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0177121     

Neuropsychological Findings in Gulf War Illness: A Review (Jeffrey et al., 2019)  https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02088/full     

eteran Self-Training:  https://www.veterantraining.va.gov/index.asp.    

“Moving Forward” Course: Moving Forward: Overcome Life's Challenges - Veteran Training (va.gov) ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62290709Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:00:09 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationIn this episode, Dr. David Litke, Clinical Psychologist, shares his expertise in cognitive rehabilitation and treatment of military exposure related neurocognitive dysfunction as he discusses common neurocognitive concerns for Veterans with Gulf War...
RESOURCES 

Gulf War Illness Factsheet for Providers:  gulf-war-illness-for-providers.pdf (va.gov)      

Neuropsychological characteristics of Gulf War illness: A meta-analysis (Janulewicz et al., 2017)  https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0177121     

Neuropsychological Findings in Gulf War Illness: A Review (Jeffrey et al., 2019)  https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02088/full     

eteran Self-Training:  https://www.veterantraining.va.gov/index.asp.    

“Moving Forward” Course: Moving Forward: Overcome Life's Challenges - Veteran Training (va.gov) ]]>1359falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/radiation-exposure-incidents-health-risks-and-exposure-informed-care--62194959
RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/

VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-633-8846 Ionizing Radiation Registry: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/radiation/benefits/registry-exam.asp 

About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp

About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp

About Radiation: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/radiation/index.asp

VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/

About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/

War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/

WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62194959Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:13:11 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationListen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Danny McClung, Heath Physicist and Radiological Consultant for VA’s Post Deployment Health Services (PHDS), discuss radiation exposure incidents, the health implications of...
RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/

VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-633-8846 Ionizing Radiation Registry: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/radiation/benefits/registry-exam.asp 

About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp

About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp

About Radiation: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/radiation/index.asp

VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/

About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/

War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/

WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>1090falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/radiation-exposure-the-ionizing-radiation-registry-and-the-pact-act--62194925
RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/

VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-633-8846 Ionizing Radiation Registry: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/radiation/benefits/registry-exam.asp  

About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp

About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp

About Radiation: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/radiation/index.asp VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/

About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/

War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/

WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62194925Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:06:21 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationListen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Danny McClung, Heath Physicist and Radiological Consultant for VA’s Post Deployment Health Services (PHDS), provides an overview of Radiation Exposure, the difference between...
RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/

VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-633-8846 Ionizing Radiation Registry: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/radiation/benefits/registry-exam.asp  

About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp

About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp

About Radiation: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/radiation/index.asp VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/

About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/

War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/

WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>974falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/airborne-hazards-and-open-burn-pit-registry-2-0--62170595
RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/

About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp

About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp

About Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pits: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/index.asp

VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/ About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/

War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/

WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62170595Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:57:01 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationListen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Patricia Hastings, Chief Consultant for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, highlights the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry 2.0, why it was redesigned, how the...
RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/

About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp

About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp

About Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pits: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/index.asp

VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/ About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/

War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/

WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>1110falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/health-impacts-of-airborne-hazards-and-open-burn-pits--62170578 Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Patricia Hastings, Chief Consultant for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, provide an overview of Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pits, where and when these exposures are most likely to occur, how they are detected, what mitigation or protective measures are taken, the health effects of exposure, and the resources available to Veterans who may have been exposed.  

RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/

About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp

About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp

About Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pits: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/index.asp 

VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/ About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/

War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/

WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62170578Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:54:34 +0000Veterans Health Administration Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Patricia Hastings, Chief Consultant for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, provide an overview of Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pits, where and when these exposures are... Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Patricia Hastings, Chief Consultant for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, provide an overview of Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pits, where and when these exposures are most likely to occur, how they are detected, what mitigation or protective measures are taken, the health effects of exposure, and the resources available to Veterans who may have been exposed.  

RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/

About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp

About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp

About Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pits: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/index.asp 

VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/ About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/

War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/

WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>642falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recent-history-of-military-environmental-exposures-the-cold-war-to-the-pact-act--62168863Examine the recent History of Military Environmental Exposures from the Cold War to the PACT Act Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Eric Shuping, Director of Operations for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, discuss the recent history of Military Environmental Exposures, including the Cold War, Vietnam, the Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the War in Iraq as well as the current initiatives to help those Veterans.  

RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/ VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-633-8846 About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/ About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/ WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62168863Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:43:31 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationExamine the recent History of Military Environmental Exposures from the Cold War to the PACT Act Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Eric Shuping, Director of Operations for Health Outcomes Military Exposures,...Examine the recent History of Military Environmental Exposures from the Cold War to the PACT Act Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Eric Shuping, Director of Operations for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, discuss the recent history of Military Environmental Exposures, including the Cold War, Vietnam, the Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the War in Iraq as well as the current initiatives to help those Veterans.  

RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/ VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-633-8846 About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/ About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/ WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>1699falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-of-military-environmental-exposures-early-examples-and-technological-advancements-of-world-war-i--62168826Explore the History of Military Environmental Exposures from the early examples of infectious disease to the technological advancements of World War I Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Eric Shuping, Director of Operations for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, provide an overview of Military Environmental Exposures, some early examples of infectious disease, and technological advancements of World War I that led to further environmental exposures.  

RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/ VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-633-8846 About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/ About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/ WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62168826Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:39:19 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationExplore the History of Military Environmental Exposures from the early examples of infectious disease to the technological advancements of World War I Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Eric Shuping, Director...Explore the History of Military Environmental Exposures from the early examples of infectious disease to the technological advancements of World War I Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Eric Shuping, Director of Operations for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, provide an overview of Military Environmental Exposures, some early examples of infectious disease, and technological advancements of World War I that led to further environmental exposures.  

RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/ VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-633-8846 About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/ About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/ WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>1263falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/current-policies-or-guidelines-regarding-chemical-warfare-agents-and-the-relation-of-exposure-informed-care--62168749How are Chemical Warfare Agents managed and what care is exposure-informed care? Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Eric Shuping, Director of Operations for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, explain the effective management and mitigation of Chemical Warfare Agents as well as the exposure-informed care for Veterans who may have been exposed.  

RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/ VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-633-8846 About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp About Chemical Warfare Agents: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/categories/warfare-agents.asp VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/ About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/ WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62168749Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:36:14 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationHow are Chemical Warfare Agents managed and what care is exposure-informed care? Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Eric Shuping, Director of Operations for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, explain the...How are Chemical Warfare Agents managed and what care is exposure-informed care? Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Eric Shuping, Director of Operations for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, explain the effective management and mitigation of Chemical Warfare Agents as well as the exposure-informed care for Veterans who may have been exposed.  

RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/ VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-633-8846 About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp About Chemical Warfare Agents: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/categories/warfare-agents.asp VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/ About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/ WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>1095falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chemical-warfare-agents-and-their-health-risks--62168738What are Chemical Warfare Agents and the health risks associated with them? Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Eric Shuping, Director of Operations for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, discuss Chemical Warfare Agents, their historical background, common misconceptions, and potential health risks.  

RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/ VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-633-8846 About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp About Chemical Warfare Agents: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/categories/warfare-agents.asp VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/ About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/ WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62168738Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:33:43 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationWhat are Chemical Warfare Agents and the health risks associated with them? Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Eric Shuping, Director of Operations for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, discuss Chemical...What are Chemical Warfare Agents and the health risks associated with them? Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Eric Shuping, Director of Operations for Health Outcomes Military Exposures, discuss Chemical Warfare Agents, their historical background, common misconceptions, and potential health risks.  

RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/ VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-633-8846 About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp About Chemical Warfare Agents: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/categories/warfare-agents.asp VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/ About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/ WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>1234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-vet-home-program-benefits-veterans-and-healthcare-providers--62168682How the Veterans Exposure Team – Health Outcomes Military Exposures (VET-HOME) program benefits Veterans and Healthcare Providers Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Anisa Moore, Director of the VET-HOME program, highlight how the Veterans Exposure Team – Health Outcomes Military Exposures (VET-HOME) benefits Veterans and Healthcare Providers. It explains how data collection and analysis contribute to improving treatment and care for Veterans as well as the resources and support available for Healthcare Providers.  

RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/ VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-633-8846 About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/ About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/ WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62168682Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:31:28 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationHow the Veterans Exposure Team – Health Outcomes Military Exposures (VET-HOME) program benefits Veterans and Healthcare Providers Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Anisa Moore, Director of the VET-HOME...How the Veterans Exposure Team – Health Outcomes Military Exposures (VET-HOME) program benefits Veterans and Healthcare Providers Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Anisa Moore, Director of the VET-HOME program, highlight how the Veterans Exposure Team – Health Outcomes Military Exposures (VET-HOME) benefits Veterans and Healthcare Providers. It explains how data collection and analysis contribute to improving treatment and care for Veterans as well as the resources and support available for Healthcare Providers.  

RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/ VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-633-8846 About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/ About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/ WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>720falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction-to-the-vet-home-program--62168660Introduce Veterans to the Veterans Exposure Team – Health Outcomes Military Exposures (VET-HOME) program Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Anisa Moore, Director of the VET-HOME program, provide an overview of the VET-HOME program and discuss the resources available to Veterans including the free telehealth evaluations, geographical accessibility, and environmental health registry eligibility.  

RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/ VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-633-8846 About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/ About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/ WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62168660Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:28:56 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationIntroduce Veterans to the Veterans Exposure Team – Health Outcomes Military Exposures (VET-HOME) program Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Anisa Moore, Director of the VET-HOME program, provide an overview...Introduce Veterans to the Veterans Exposure Team – Health Outcomes Military Exposures (VET-HOME) program Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Anisa Moore, Director of the VET-HOME program, provide an overview of the VET-HOME program and discuss the resources available to Veterans including the free telehealth evaluations, geographical accessibility, and environmental health registry eligibility.  

RESOURCES
VET-HOME portal https://vethome.va.gov/ VET-HOME support: 1-833-MEE-VTHM or 1-833-633-8846 About VET-HOME: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/VET-HOME/index.asp About Military Environmental Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/index.asp Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ VA Disability Benefits: https://www.va.gov/disability/ About PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/ WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>646falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/military-exposures-and-women-s-health--62168384Military Exposures and Women’s Health In this episode, Dr. Maheen Adamson, Research Director of the WRIISC Women’s Center, and Dr. Jennifer Jennings, Clinical Director of WRIISC Women, discuss the new WRIISC Women’s Center, how military and environmental exposures impact women’s health, and resources and tips for providers working with female veterans.  

RESOURCES WRIISC Women’s Operational and Military Exposure Network (WRIISC-WOMEN): Website coming soon   WRIISC VA Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/     VA Women’s Health Research Network: https://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/centers/womens_health/whrn.cfm   WRIISC SharePoint on Military Exposures: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62168384Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:07:22 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationMilitary Exposures and Women’s Health In this episode, Dr. Maheen Adamson, Research Director of the WRIISC Women’s Center, and Dr. Jennifer Jennings, Clinical Director of WRIISC Women, discuss the new WRIISC Women’s Center, how military and...Military Exposures and Women’s Health In this episode, Dr. Maheen Adamson, Research Director of the WRIISC Women’s Center, and Dr. Jennifer Jennings, Clinical Director of WRIISC Women, discuss the new WRIISC Women’s Center, how military and environmental exposures impact women’s health, and resources and tips for providers working with female veterans.  

RESOURCES WRIISC Women’s Operational and Military Exposure Network (WRIISC-WOMEN): Website coming soon   WRIISC VA Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/     VA Women’s Health Research Network: https://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/centers/womens_health/whrn.cfm   WRIISC SharePoint on Military Exposures: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc  ]]>998falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-veterans-airborne-hazard-concerns--61190404Tips for Working with Veterans with Airborne Hazards Concerns In this episode, Dr. Anays Sotolongo, the Co-Director of the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence, discusses the airborne hazards commonly encountered during military service, and describes a new toolkit available to guide the treatment of Veterans with airborne hazard exposure concerns.   

RESOURCES Email to request hardcopies of the Deployment-Related Respiratory Disease Toolkit: VHAEASAirHazardsCoE@va.gov   VA Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/AHBPCE/index.asp   Post Deployment Cardiopulmonary Evaluation Network (PDCEN): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/AHBPCE/network.asp   WRIISC Sharepoint: Military Exposures: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc   Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry Eligibility Questionnaire: https://veteran.mobilehealth.va.gov/AHBurnPitRegistry/#page/home   War Related Illness and Injury Study Center website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp   ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61190404Mon, 02 Sep 2024 13:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationTips for Working with Veterans with Airborne Hazards Concerns In this episode, Dr. Anays Sotolongo, the Co-Director of the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence, discusses the airborne hazards commonly encountered during military...Tips for Working with Veterans with Airborne Hazards Concerns In this episode, Dr. Anays Sotolongo, the Co-Director of the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence, discusses the airborne hazards commonly encountered during military service, and describes a new toolkit available to guide the treatment of Veterans with airborne hazard exposure concerns.   

RESOURCES Email to request hardcopies of the Deployment-Related Respiratory Disease Toolkit: VHAEASAirHazardsCoE@va.gov   VA Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/AHBPCE/index.asp   Post Deployment Cardiopulmonary Evaluation Network (PDCEN): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/AHBPCE/network.asp   WRIISC Sharepoint: Military Exposures: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc   Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry Eligibility Questionnaire: https://veteran.mobilehealth.va.gov/AHBurnPitRegistry/#page/home   War Related Illness and Injury Study Center website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp   ]]>1130falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/registry-exams-need-to-know-information--61162358https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/registry.asp

Registry Exams: What Clinicians and Healthcare Staff Need to Know
In this episode, Dr. Michelle Robertson, Occupational and Environmental Medicine physician at the Department of Veteran Affairs New Jersey War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (VA NJ WRIISC) and the Clinical Director of the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Center of Excellence, discusses need-to-know information about registry exams, including what the various registry exams are, and how registry exams can be a resource for Veterans with military exposure concerns.  

RESOURCES
VA Public Health Website on Environmental Health Registry Evaluations: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/benefits/registry-evaluation.asp   

Environmental Health Clinician and Coordinator Directory: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/coordinators.asp  

WRIISC Module 1 Training - Assessing  Deployment Related Environmental Exposures: TRAIN: ID: 1070234 TMS: ID: 33195  

VA’s Exposure Ed App: https://mobile.va.gov/app/exposure-ed  

Helpful Handouts
Compensation & Pension Exam, Toxic Exposure Screening, and Registry Exams: What’s the Difference? VA Exam Screening Differences 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61162358Mon, 26 Aug 2024 18:23:04 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis podcast was recorded March 2023.  On August 1, 2024, the VA and U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) implemented updates to the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. You can find more information about these updates at the following link here:...https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/registry.asp

Registry Exams: What Clinicians and Healthcare Staff Need to Know
In this episode, Dr. Michelle Robertson, Occupational and Environmental Medicine physician at the Department of Veteran Affairs New Jersey War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (VA NJ WRIISC) and the Clinical Director of the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Center of Excellence, discusses need-to-know information about registry exams, including what the various registry exams are, and how registry exams can be a resource for Veterans with military exposure concerns.  

RESOURCES
VA Public Health Website on Environmental Health Registry Evaluations: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/benefits/registry-evaluation.asp   

Environmental Health Clinician and Coordinator Directory: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/coordinators.asp  

WRIISC Module 1 Training - Assessing  Deployment Related Environmental Exposures: TRAIN: ID: 1070234 TMS: ID: 33195  

VA’s Exposure Ed App: https://mobile.va.gov/app/exposure-ed  

Helpful Handouts
Compensation & Pension Exam, Toxic Exposure Screening, and Registry Exams: What’s the Difference? VA Exam Screening Differences 
]]>1200va,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everyday-clinical-care-tips-for-exposures--61130725Quick Tips for Everyday Clinical Care of Veterans with Exposure Concerns
In this episode, Dr. Drew Helmer, the Deputy Director of the Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety, joins Dr. Nicole Sullivan, Clinical Psychologist, to discuss tips for how clinicians, nurses, and healthcare providers can engage in every day clinical care of Veterans with exposure concerns.   

RESOURCES
Link to VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guidelines: https://www.healthquality.va.gov/  

Factsheet on Airborne Hazards Concerns: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/education/factsheets/airborne-hazards-concerns-info-for-veterans.pdf  

Factsheet on Anthrax Vaccine: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/education/factsheets/anthrax.pdf  

Factsheet on Exposure to Asbestos: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/education/factsheets/asbestos-exposure.pdf  

Factsheet on Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/education/factsheets/06022021-Chemical-and-Biological-Warfare-Agents-FAQs.pdf  

Factsheet on Depleted Uranium (DU): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/education/factsheets/depleted-uranium.pdf  

Factsheet on Gulf War Illness: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/education/factsheets/gulf-war-illness-for-veterans.pdf]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61130725Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:34:19 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationQuick Tips for Everyday Clinical Care of Veterans with Exposure Concerns In this episode, Dr. Drew Helmer, the Deputy Director of the Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety, joins Dr. Nicole Sullivan, Clinical Psychologist, to...Quick Tips for Everyday Clinical Care of Veterans with Exposure Concerns
In this episode, Dr. Drew Helmer, the Deputy Director of the Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety, joins Dr. Nicole Sullivan, Clinical Psychologist, to discuss tips for how clinicians, nurses, and healthcare providers can engage in every day clinical care of Veterans with exposure concerns.   

RESOURCES
Link to VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guidelines: https://www.healthquality.va.gov/  

Factsheet on Airborne Hazards Concerns: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/education/factsheets/airborne-hazards-concerns-info-for-veterans.pdf  

Factsheet on Anthrax Vaccine: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/education/factsheets/anthrax.pdf  

Factsheet on Exposure to Asbestos: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/education/factsheets/asbestos-exposure.pdf  

Factsheet on Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/education/factsheets/06022021-Chemical-and-Biological-Warfare-Agents-FAQs.pdf  

Factsheet on Depleted Uranium (DU): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/education/factsheets/depleted-uranium.pdf  

Factsheet on Gulf War Illness: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/education/factsheets/gulf-war-illness-for-veterans.pdf]]>1284exposure,military,va,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-military-exposures-discussion-guide-for-clinicians--60491935Tips for How Clinicians Can Talk with Veterans about Military Exposures
Tune into this episode to hear Dr. Lisa McAndrew discuss practical tips for communicating with Veterans about their military exposure concerns, including suggestions for how to respond to traditionally difficult to answer questions.

For more information on exposures and communication techniques, visit: The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60491935Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:00:08 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationTips for How Clinicians Can Talk with Veterans about Military Exposures Tune into this episode to hear Dr. Lisa McAndrew discuss practical tips for communicating with Veterans about their military exposure concerns, including suggestions for how to...Tips for How Clinicians Can Talk with Veterans about Military Exposures
Tune into this episode to hear Dr. Lisa McAndrew discuss practical tips for communicating with Veterans about their military exposure concerns, including suggestions for how to respond to traditionally difficult to answer questions.

For more information on exposures and communication techniques, visit: The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>1430barriers,care,concordant,exposures,military,model,ommunication,va,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unlocking-veteran-s-military-exposure-benefits--60490488How to Help Veterans with Military Exposures Receive the Benefits They Deserve
Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Katherine Bloeser, research scientist at the WRIISC and Assistant Professor of Social Work at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, discuss how providers can speak with Veterans about presumptive conditions for Veterans with military exposure concerns, and how you can support veterans in submitting claims for service connection.    

RESOURCES
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Website: https://benefits.va.gov/benefits/

VBA Support: 1-800-827-1000 About VA Disability Ratings: https://www.va.gov/disability/about-disability-ratings/

List of Recognized Veterans Service Organizations: https://www.va.gov/ogc/recognizedvsos.asp

Disability Benefits Questionnaires: https://www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/dbq_publicdbqs.asp

Access to VHA Directive 1134(2): https://www.va.gov/vhapublications/publications.cfm?pub=1

VA’s Office of Public Health, Health Outcomes Military Exposures (HOME): https://www.publichealth.va.gov/about/postdeploymenthealth/index.asp

Benefits Overview for Military Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/benefits/index.asp

VA’s Exposure Ed App: https://mobile.va.gov/app/exposure-ed

War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/

WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60490488Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:31:42 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationHow to Help Veterans with Military Exposures Receive the Benefits They Deserve Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Katherine Bloeser, research scientist at the WRIISC and Assistant Professor of Social Work at...How to Help Veterans with Military Exposures Receive the Benefits They Deserve
Listen in to this episode of the Veterans Health Matters podcast to hear Dr. Katherine Bloeser, research scientist at the WRIISC and Assistant Professor of Social Work at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, discuss how providers can speak with Veterans about presumptive conditions for Veterans with military exposure concerns, and how you can support veterans in submitting claims for service connection.    

RESOURCES
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Website: https://benefits.va.gov/benefits/

VBA Support: 1-800-827-1000 About VA Disability Ratings: https://www.va.gov/disability/about-disability-ratings/

List of Recognized Veterans Service Organizations: https://www.va.gov/ogc/recognizedvsos.asp

Disability Benefits Questionnaires: https://www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/dbq_publicdbqs.asp

Access to VHA Directive 1134(2): https://www.va.gov/vhapublications/publications.cfm?pub=1

VA’s Office of Public Health, Health Outcomes Military Exposures (HOME): https://www.publichealth.va.gov/about/postdeploymenthealth/index.asp

Benefits Overview for Military Exposures: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/benefits/index.asp

VA’s Exposure Ed App: https://mobile.va.gov/app/exposure-ed

War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Website: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/

WRIISC SharePoint: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/vawriisc]]>1582claims,conditions,connection,exposures,military,presumptive,service,va,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/war-related-illness-injury-study-center--34072054In this episode, we welcome Dr. Helena Chandler, Acting Director of the NJ WRIISC, and welcome back Dr. Susan Santos, Director of Education and Risk Communication at the WRIISC, as they discuss the WRIISC including its nearly 20-year history and how WRIISC can best serve Veterans and their healthcare teams.
To learn more about the War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC) and what we are doing, visit our website at: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34072054Tue, 29 Dec 2020 11:00:08 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationAn Introduction to the (WRIISC) War Related Illness and Injury Study Center In this episode, we welcome Dr. Helena Chandler, Acting Director of the NJ WRIISC, and welcome back Dr. Susan Santos, Director of Education and Risk Communication at the...In this episode, we welcome Dr. Helena Chandler, Acting Director of the NJ WRIISC, and welcome back Dr. Susan Santos, Director of Education and Risk Communication at the WRIISC, as they discuss the WRIISC including its nearly 20-year history and how WRIISC can best serve Veterans and their healthcare teams.
To learn more about the War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC) and what we are doing, visit our website at: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/]]>1190funtional,gulf,illness,medicine,military,nutrition,va,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wearable-technology-trends--34072050In this episode, Dr. Michael Falvo, Scientific Director of the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence, and Matthew Watson, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, discuss how to measure or monitor personal exercise and physical activity, some advantages and disadvantages of doing so, and its importance to Veterans and clinical providers.

The following resources referred to during the show, are found here:
Exercise is Medicine:
https://www.exerciseismedicine.org/support_page.php/provider-action-guide/
CDC’s Guide on Target Heart Rate: https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/measuring/heartrate.htm
VA’s ESP Report on wearable technology: https://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/esp/MotionSensingTechnologies.cfm
The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Resources:
https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34072050Tue, 15 Dec 2020 11:00:17 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationWearable Technology Trends: What Gets Measured, Might Get Improved In this episode, Dr. Michael Falvo, Scientific Director of the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence, and Matthew Watson, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, discuss how to...In this episode, Dr. Michael Falvo, Scientific Director of the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence, and Matthew Watson, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, discuss how to measure or monitor personal exercise and physical activity, some advantages and disadvantages of doing so, and its importance to Veterans and clinical providers.

The following resources referred to during the show, are found here:
Exercise is Medicine:
https://www.exerciseismedicine.org/support_page.php/provider-action-guide/
CDC’s Guide on Target Heart Rate: https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/measuring/heartrate.htm
VA’s ESP Report on wearable technology: https://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/esp/MotionSensingTechnologies.cfm
The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC) Resources:
https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>899heath,medicine,mental,technology,va,veteran,wearablefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/essential-food-nutrients--34072047Dr. Serena Satcher, Integrative and Functional Nutrition physician ends our Functional Nutrition segment by exploring with moderator Paulette Brower, proven essential phytonutrients in food and drink known to provide health benefits. How the VHA Whole Health model supports “food and drink” as a resource to stay healthy and fight disease is also addressed.

Learn more from the following websites here:
The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp
Post Deployment Health Services: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34072047Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:00:14 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationEssential Food Nutrients, Vitamins and Supplements Dr. Serena Satcher, Integrative and Functional Nutrition physician ends our Functional Nutrition segment by exploring with moderator Paulette Brower, proven essential phytonutrients in food and drink...Dr. Serena Satcher, Integrative and Functional Nutrition physician ends our Functional Nutrition segment by exploring with moderator Paulette Brower, proven essential phytonutrients in food and drink known to provide health benefits. How the VHA Whole Health model supports “food and drink” as a resource to stay healthy and fight disease is also addressed.

Learn more from the following websites here:
The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center: https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp
Post Deployment Health Services: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/]]>61150+,essentials,food,keto,medicine,men,nutrients,nutrition,vitamins,women,youngfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mighty-mitochondria--34072038In this episode, we welcome Dr. Serena Satcher once again to have a discussion on the role and importance of mitochondria with Paulette Brower. Hear Dr. Satcher examine how functional nutrition plans impact and support optimal mitochondrial function.

More resources are available here:
The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC Resources): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34072038Tue, 17 Nov 2020 11:00:03 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThe Role and Importance of Mitochondria In this episode, we welcome Dr. Serena Satcher once again to have a discussion on the role and importance of mitochondria with Paulette Brower. Hear Dr. Satcher examine how functional nutrition plans impact and...In this episode, we welcome Dr. Serena Satcher once again to have a discussion on the role and importance of mitochondria with Paulette Brower. Hear Dr. Satcher examine how functional nutrition plans impact and support optimal mitochondrial function.

More resources are available here:
The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC Resources): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>683body,build,cells,challenges,chart,chemistry,cycle,energy,food,foods,medicine,nutrients,provide,pyramids,websfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/detoxifying-a-nutritional-body-cleanse--34547767Dr. Serena Satcher discusses how required nutrients and others optimize the body’s natural detoxification process in the liver, kidney and skin. This podcast is moderated by Paulette Brower.

Learn more about detoxification here:
The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC Resources): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34547767Tue, 03 Nov 2020 11:00:15 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThe Detoxification Dr. Serena Satcher discusses how required nutrients and others optimize the body’s natural detoxification process in the liver, kidney and skin. This podcast is moderated by Paulette Brower. Learn more about detoxification here:...Dr. Serena Satcher discusses how required nutrients and others optimize the body’s natural detoxification process in the liver, kidney and skin. This podcast is moderated by Paulette Brower.

Learn more about detoxification here:
The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC Resources): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>1010balancing,cleanse,detox,diet,foods,medicine,nutrition,rebalancing,supplements,weight,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eliminating-unhealthy-foods--34072024Dr. Serena Satcher sits down for a conversation with Steven Greer, Veteran and Exercise Physiologist with the NJ WRIISC, and Paulette Brower. In it, she Introduces the Elimination Diet and its usefulness as a functional nutrition tool in supporting post deployment Veterans with weakened immune systems which may manifest in CMI (Chronic Multi-symptom Illness).
Resources:
The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC Resources): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34072024Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:00:09 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThe Elimination Nutritional Food Plan Dr. Serena Satcher sits down for a conversation with Steven Greer, Veteran and Exercise Physiologist with the NJ WRIISC, and Paulette Brower. In it, she Introduces the Elimination Diet and its usefulness as a...Dr. Serena Satcher sits down for a conversation with Steven Greer, Veteran and Exercise Physiologist with the NJ WRIISC, and Paulette Brower. In it, she Introduces the Elimination Diet and its usefulness as a functional nutrition tool in supporting post deployment Veterans with weakened immune systems which may manifest in CMI (Chronic Multi-symptom Illness).
Resources:
The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC Resources): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>1167balancing,cleanse,detox,diet,elimination,food,integrative,medicine,nutrition,nutritional,plan,program,rebalancing,supplements,weight,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rebalancing-for-wellness--34072016For this episode, Dr. Serena Satcher, Integrative and Functional Medicine physician in conversation with Paulette Brower, examines functional nutrition plans, their ability to improve overall health and a vast array of Veteran’s symptoms, and how Intermittent fasting is used with them to achieve detoxification and apoptosis [cell death].
Clinicians interested in learning more, you can see the textbook Nutritional Medicine by Dr. Alan Gaby.

Additional information can be accessed here:
The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC Resources): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34072016Tue, 06 Oct 2020 10:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationNutritional Rebalancing-Beyond Diets For this episode, Dr. Serena Satcher, Integrative and Functional Medicine physician in conversation with Paulette Brower, examines functional nutrition plans, their ability to improve overall health and a vast...For this episode, Dr. Serena Satcher, Integrative and Functional Medicine physician in conversation with Paulette Brower, examines functional nutrition plans, their ability to improve overall health and a vast array of Veteran’s symptoms, and how Intermittent fasting is used with them to achieve detoxification and apoptosis [cell death].
Clinicians interested in learning more, you can see the textbook Nutritional Medicine by Dr. Alan Gaby.

Additional information can be accessed here:
The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC Resources): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>1040change,chronic,environmental,exposures,functional,gulf,ilness,integrative,medicine,military,mindset,multisymptom,multisymptomatic,nutrition,occupational,va,veterans,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gut-function-and-health--34072010We welcome back Dr. Omowunmi Osinubi, Dr. Serena Satcher, and Paulette Brower, as they explore how increased intestinal permeability also known as leaky gut syndrome negatively affects Veterans’ health by promoting chronic inflammation, compromising immunity, and resulting in other medical issues. They explore how utilizing what is referred to as the 4 R’s may be helpful in decreasing intestinal permeability and its associated problems.
To learn more about gut function and health, access:
The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34072010Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:00:06 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationGut Function and Health We welcome back Dr. Omowunmi Osinubi, Dr. Serena Satcher, and Paulette Brower, as they explore how increased intestinal permeability also known as leaky gut syndrome negatively affects Veterans’ health by promoting chronic...We welcome back Dr. Omowunmi Osinubi, Dr. Serena Satcher, and Paulette Brower, as they explore how increased intestinal permeability also known as leaky gut syndrome negatively affects Veterans’ health by promoting chronic inflammation, compromising immunity, and resulting in other medical issues. They explore how utilizing what is referred to as the 4 R’s may be helpful in decreasing intestinal permeability and its associated problems.
To learn more about gut function and health, access:
The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>1360change,chronic,environmental,exposures,functional,gulf,illness,ilness,integrative,medicine,military,mindset,multisymptom,multisymptomatic,nutrition,occupational,va,veterans,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tackling-chronic-inflammation--34072007Dr. Serena Satcher, Integrative and Functional Medicine physician with the NJ WRIISC, examines how Chronic Inflammation - a consequence of military exposures and lifestyle factors - may manifest as disease and impact overall health. This discussion is moderated by Paulette Brower.
To learn more about Whole Health, visit: https://www.va.gov/wholehealth/
To learn more about Functional Medicine, you can visit: ifm.org
You can view the Functional Medicine matrix here: https://www.ifm.org/news-insights/toolkit-functional-medicine-matrix/

The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC Resources): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34072007Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:00:13 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationVA Whole Health and Functional Medicine Approaches for Managing Chronic Inflammation Dr. Serena Satcher, Integrative and Functional Medicine physician with the NJ WRIISC, examines how Chronic Inflammation - a consequence of military exposures and...Dr. Serena Satcher, Integrative and Functional Medicine physician with the NJ WRIISC, examines how Chronic Inflammation - a consequence of military exposures and lifestyle factors - may manifest as disease and impact overall health. This discussion is moderated by Paulette Brower.
To learn more about Whole Health, visit: https://www.va.gov/wholehealth/
To learn more about Functional Medicine, you can visit: ifm.org
You can view the Functional Medicine matrix here: https://www.ifm.org/news-insights/toolkit-functional-medicine-matrix/

The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC Resources): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>691change,chronic,environmental,exposures,functional,gulf,illness,integrative,medicine,military,mindset,multisymptom,multisymptomatic,nutrition,occupational,va,veterans,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toxic-exposures-and-gut-health--34072002Dr. Omowunmi Osinubi, Clinical Director of the NJ WRIISC sits down with our moderator Paulette Brower, at the WRIISC, to highlight common types of health conditions experienced by Veterans of the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and its environmental exposures impacts upon gastrointestinal health.
Learn more on post deployment health from the following websites here:
The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp
Post Deployment Health Services: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34072002Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:00:03 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationEnvironmental Exposures & Gastrointestinal Health of Veterans Dr. Omowunmi Osinubi, Clinical Director of the NJ WRIISC sits down with our moderator Paulette Brower, at the WRIISC, to highlight common types of health conditions experienced by Veterans...Dr. Omowunmi Osinubi, Clinical Director of the NJ WRIISC sits down with our moderator Paulette Brower, at the WRIISC, to highlight common types of health conditions experienced by Veterans of the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and its environmental exposures impacts upon gastrointestinal health.
Learn more on post deployment health from the following websites here:
The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp
Post Deployment Health Services: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/]]>1152change,chronic,culture,environmental,exposures,food,gulf,illness,interviewing,medicine,military,mindset,motivational,multisymptom,multisymptomatic,occupational,va,veterans,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/improving-patient-provider-communication--34071802Dr. Susan Santos and Dr. Lisa McAndrew discuss how to improve communication by develop a shared understanding and treatment plan with Patients when there is no easy answer for their complex medical or exposure concerns.
For more information on developing a shared understanding you visit: The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34071802Tue, 11 Aug 2020 10:00:04 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationWhat’s Wrong with me? Creating a Shared Understanding to Improve Communication Dr. Susan Santos and Dr. Lisa McAndrew discuss how to improve communication by develop a shared understanding and treatment plan with Patients when there is no easy...Dr. Susan Santos and Dr. Lisa McAndrew discuss how to improve communication by develop a shared understanding and treatment plan with Patients when there is no easy answer for their complex medical or exposure concerns.
For more information on developing a shared understanding you visit: The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>987chronic,culture,environmental,exposures,food,gulf,illness,interviewing,medicine,military,mindset,motivational,multisymptom,multisymptomatic,occupational,veterans,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/difficult-patient-provider-conversation--34064474The inaugural episode of Veteran Health Matters, WRIISC’s Dr. Susan Santos, Director of Education & Risk Communication, and Dr. Lisa McAndrew, Director of Research address known difficulties in Communicating with Patients when there is no easy answer for their complex medical or exposure concerns.
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The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34064474Tue, 28 Jul 2020 10:00:06 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationImproving Communication Between Patients and Providers around Difficult or Sensitive Topics The inaugural episode of Veteran Health Matters, WRIISC’s Dr. Susan Santos, Director of Education & Risk Communication, and Dr. Lisa McAndrew, Director of...The inaugural episode of Veteran Health Matters, WRIISC’s Dr. Susan Santos, Director of Education & Risk Communication, and Dr. Lisa McAndrew, Director of Research address known difficulties in Communicating with Patients when there is no easy answer for their complex medical or exposure concerns.
RESOURCES
The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (WRIISC): https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp]]>1030chronic,culture,environmental,exposures,food,gulf,gulfwarillness,illness,interviewing,medicine,military,mindset,motivational,multisymptom,multisymptomatic,occupational,veterans,warfalsefull