Aftermath of war

Headstrong Project Inc., Announces Two-Year Investment from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, Expanding Care to U.S. Veterans within Vulnerable Regions in Chicagoland Area

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Aftermath of war, Military personnel, Veteran, Mental health, Articles, Health, Military, Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

The McCormick Foundation Veterans program is committed to increasing access to high quality mental health care to the veterans of Illinois.

Key Points: 
  • The McCormick Foundation Veterans program is committed to increasing access to high quality mental health care to the veterans of Illinois.
  • There is no one size fits all when it comes to mental health care for veterans.
  • Partnering with Headstrong provides more options and more equitable access to mental health care for the veterans of Chicagoland, said Megan Everett, Veterans Program Director at Robert R. McCormick Foundation.
  • Founded in 2012, Headstrong provides confidential, cost-free and bureaucracy-free mental health care treatment for military veterans and their families.

Gap Inc. Donates 6 Million Units of Clothing to Vulnerable Refugee and Displaced Families

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Demography, Aftermath of war, Articles, Population, Forced migration, Human rights abuses, Right of asylum, Persecution, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Refugee, Forced displacement

Gap Inc. has donated 6M units of apparel to aid the more than 79.5 million forcibly displaced people around the world.

Key Points: 
  • Gap Inc. has donated 6M units of apparel to aid the more than 79.5 million forcibly displaced people around the world.
  • This year alone, UNHCR projects that refugees and displaced people worldwide will need a minimum of approximately 15 million pieces of clothing.
  • "At Gap Inc., we seek to fill the gaps in our world by supporting individuals, families and communities.
  • The remaining 1.8+ million units of clothing will be distributed in 2021 to refugees and other vulnerable populations living in regions with critical needs.

ThunderYard Liberty JV added to T4NG On-Ramp

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Aftermath of war, Military personnel, Veteran, United States Department of Veterans Affairs

WOODLAND, Md., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) selected ThunderYard Liberty JV LLC (TLJV), as a prime contractor in the Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation (T4NG) On-Ramp.

Key Points: 
  • WOODLAND, Md., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) selected ThunderYard Liberty JV LLC (TLJV), as a prime contractor in the Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation (T4NG) On-Ramp.
  • ThunderYard is a rising force in the industry, delivering for the VA on a host of different IT transformation projects.
  • "Looking forward to teaming up with ThunderYard," said Bill Greene, CEO of Liberty IT Solutions.
  • "Liberty has a strong Veteran heritage and with our TLJV, we're helping innovative SDVOSBs make an impact for our Veterans."

Roderick V. Hannah, Esq. Announces DHS/ICE Agreement to Pay $125,000 to Longtime Intelligence Research Specialist with PTSD to Settle Federal Disability Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit

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Monday, March 8, 2021
Articles, Medical specialties, Adverse childhood experiences, Psychiatry, Bullying, Abnormal psychology, Aftermath of war, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Harassment

Green was represented in the lawsuit by Roderick Hannah, Esq.

Key Points: 
  • Green was represented in the lawsuit by Roderick Hannah, Esq.
  • The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Case No.
  • According to Green, his requests were instead met with insensitivity, negative feedback, and a ramping up of the harassment.
  • As a result of these actions, according to the lawsuit, Green suffered severe emotional distress and mental anguish, the exacerbation of his PTSD, and even was hospitalized.

COVAC GLOBAL Adds Domestic COVID-19 Repatriation Without Hospitalization to Global Membership Program

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Monday, March 8, 2021
Aftermath of war, Forced migration, Repatriation

This follows the tremendously successful launch of COVAC GLOBAL in August 2020 which was designed for US Travelers for abroad travel only.

Key Points: 
  • This follows the tremendously successful launch of COVAC GLOBAL in August 2020 which was designed for US Travelers for abroad travel only.
  • Additionally, COVAC GLOBAL has partnered with five-star hotels around the world who offer the membership to their guests.
  • COVAC GLOBAL is currently the leading provider ofpandemic medical related evacuation and repatriation services working closely with individuals, families, corporations, and government agencies.
  • COVAC GLOBAL ensures full repatriation to the traveller's home city and is true to their motto being "Get Sick.

At Third Anniversary of Destruction of 4,000 Embryos, No Justice yet for 500 Families … and UH Launches Attack on Privacy of Victims

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Legal, Hospitals, Baby, Maternity, Courts, Public policy, Government, Professional services, Family, Health, Consumer, Articles, Terms of service, Military, Aftermath of war, Environmental impact of war, Military terminology, Scorched earth, Privacy, Internet privacy, Unconscionability, Law

Peiffer Wolf has worked with scores of UH embryo-destruction victims, including the currently anonymous couples who are seeking to have their case heard by a jury.

Key Points: 
  • Peiffer Wolf has worked with scores of UH embryo-destruction victims, including the currently anonymous couples who are seeking to have their case heard by a jury.
  • These couples entered the process with a full expectation of privacy and now UH is adopting a scorched-earth approach that would leave their privacy in tatters.
  • Peiffer also said: Its unconscionable that there are still more than 500 families who are being strung along.
  • EDITORS NOTE: To learn more about the fight for justice for UH embryo destruction victims, go to https://www.uhembryolawsuit.com/ .

Wounded Warrior Project Testifies Before Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committees

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Wounded Warrior Project, Aftermath of war, Military organization, Military, Articles, Army Wounded Warrior Program, Mental health, WWP, Veteran, Michael Linnington, Warrior Care Network

Mike Linnington testified before The House and Senate committees on Veterans Affairs .

Key Points: 
  • Mike Linnington testified before The House and Senate committees on Veterans Affairs .
  • WWP urges the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs to focus on:
    Whole health and wellness focusing on mental health, suicide prevention, and substance use disorder.
  • Learn more about how we work with our nation's leaders to improve the lives of wounded veterans and their families.
  • Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers helping them achieve their highest ambition.

The Gary Sinise Foundation Launches National Network To Combat Post-Traumatic Stress And Traumatic Brain Injury Among Veterans At Jefferson Health

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Actors, Military science, Articles, Aftermath of war, Military psychiatry, Gary Sinise Foundation, Gary Sinise, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Post-traumatic

PHILADELPHIA, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise and his Foundation announce the launch of a cognitive health and mental wellness network providing transformative care to veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, and substance abuse: the Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network .

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise and his Foundation announce the launch of a cognitive health and mental wellness network providing transformative care to veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, and substance abuse: the Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network .
  • "Always wanting to do more, as the foundation approaches its 10th anniversary this June, I am proud to announce the launch of the Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network .
  • Jefferson Health is a proud member of the Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network, utilizing integrated care models pioneered by the Marcus Institute for Brain Health to provide individualized plans of clinical care for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries.
  • The Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network will expand on the Marcus Institute for Brain Health's and Boulder Crest Foundation's expertise and successes to create a nationwide, integrative traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress treatment and training network.

Bunker Labs Shares List of Women-Owned Businesses to Support This Women's History Month

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Aftermath of war, Military personnel, Veteran

CHICAGO, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In honor of Women's History Month, Bunker Labs has published a curated list of women-owned businesses in its current Veterans in Residence cohort and invites the community to support and shop the list .

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In honor of Women's History Month, Bunker Labs has published a curated list of women-owned businesses in its current Veterans in Residence cohort and invites the community to support and shop the list .
  • According to data from the Small Business Association, women veterans start businesses at a rate that is nearly double their representation in the veteran population.
  • Roughly 8.5 percent of veterans in the United States are women , and women own 15.2 percent of all veteran-owned businesses.
  • The 2020 Bunker Labs Entrepreneur Insights Study, which surveyed the Bunker Labs community of military veterans, spouses, and family members, found a similar trend.

Akari Therapeutics Announces a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) for Nomacopan in Trauma

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Articles, Psychiatry, Mind, Adverse childhood experiences, Abnormal psychology, Aftermath of war, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Mental health, Major trauma, Trauma model of mental disorders, Psychological trauma

Trauma is a global burden disease in civilians and service members and is the leading cause of death for individuals up to the age of 45 years.

Key Points: 
  • Trauma is a global burden disease in civilians and service members and is the leading cause of death for individuals up to the age of 45 years.
  • The ongoing work with nomacopan is focused on preliminary evaluations of biological effects in large animal trauma models.
  • Clive Richardson, Chief Executive Officer of Akari Therapeutics said, There are currently no drugs approved for trauma to improve survival and recovery.
  • Akari believes that the dual action of Nomacopan on both C5 and LTB4 may be particularly beneficial in AKC and BP.