Warrior Gateway is a non-profit whose mission is to connect individuals in the military, veterans, and their families with federal, state, and local government programs as well as non-profit organizations in their local communities. http://www.warriorgateway.org/ [Veterans] [Housing] [Financial Aid] [Legal Aid] [Medical Services]
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Search Warrior Gateway’s extensive national database of veteran’s services to find resources closest to you. Search by map, words, or city/zipcode http://www.warriorgateway.org/search.xqy [Veterans] [Housing] [Financial Aid] [Legal Aid] [Medical Services]
You can donate your miles through Fisher House’s Hero Miles program. Service members undergoing treatment in a military or VA medical center and their families or close friends are eligible for a free roundtrip tickets. http://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/hero-miles/ [Veterans] [Medical Services]
The veteran and military community can get help applying for federal benefits through the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) foundation. They can walk you through the process to help save time. http://www.vfw.org/ [Veterans] [Services]
Author Dan Buettner says many people can have a longer, healthier life if they follow some of the habits and values observed among populations where the residents have long lives. Here's how: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2012/11/03/longevity-health-f…
Are you dealing with muscular dystrophy? Learn more about diagnosis, tests, and symptoms from the U.S. National Library of Medicine: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002172/
Several different types of therapy and assistive devices can improve quality of life for people who have muscular dystrophy. Be sure to talk to your doctor or physical therapist about range of motion exercises, breathing exercises, and mobility aids.
You're not alone in your journey with neuromuscular disease. The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) provides resources, guidance, traditional support groups, and ways to connect with others in your community: http://mda.org/services/finding-support
Interested in learning more about clinical trials available for people who are dealing with muscular dystrophy? Visit http://clinicaltrials.gov and search for muscular dystrophy. Don't forget to talk to your doctor to make sure you're eligible for a particular clinical trial.
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Goodwill Intl. partners with @GotYourSix to help our Veterans find employment after deployment: http://ow.ly/fiD53 #jobs [Veterans] [Employement]
Here is an article about a study done which VERY strongly suggests certain jobs yield a much higher incidence of breast cancer. As an example, "women who work in plastics and food-canning have a staggering fivefold increase in pre-menopausal breast cancer."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeanne-rizzo/now-undeniable-breast-can_b_…
While in the Healing Phase from Cancer Treatment or in Wellbeing, dating can pose some special challenges. Here is an article on Tips for Dating after cancer - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/03/dating-cancer-generation-why_n…
Here is an easy, cost free and unbiased resource dedicated to helping you make informed medical decisions. http://informedmedicaldecisions.org/shared-decision-making-in-practice/…
If you are looking for a doctor, or any healthcare provider in the US, here is an excellent and easy to use resource. http://www.everydayhealth.com/doctors/specialty-directory
Healthy Families is low cost insurance for children and teens.
It provides health, dental and vision coverage to children who do not have insurance and do not qualify for free Medi-Cal. http://www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov/Home/default.aspx
Here is an extraordinary diet and nutrition resource - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/MY00431
10 important ways to get treated better as a patient! http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014241278873242966045781797237989815…
Low cost health insurance - The Healthy Families Program offers low-cost health, dental and vision coverage for eligible children up to age 19. A family of four can earn up to $57,636 a year and still qualify!
http://lacare.org/potentialmembers/healthprograms/healthyfamilies
Tower Urology provides information on current clinical trials, news, and treatment for all mens and women's urological issues (including prostate cancer) - http://www.towerurology.com/news-research/