Eric Goralnick, MD, MS’ Post

Our U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs South Central MIRECC recognizes achievements with such beautiful awards. Received mine today for best publication by a senior investigator in 2022-23 for our paper, Qualitative Evaluation of a Caring Letters Suicide Prevention Intervention for the Veterans Crisis Line. Some highlights: ✨This study was the first to focus on Veterans’ perspectives on the use of the caring letters intervention after they had contacted the Veterans Crisis Line. ✨Most of the Veterans interviewed reported positive experiences of receiving caring letters and provided suggestions for improvement. ✨These results can inform future evaluation examining patient outcomes (e.g., service utilization and suicidal behavior) of the caring letters intervention Read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/dvdUKbsJ

🤒 How did we address the needs of military members, Veterans and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic? At Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)’s Public Health 2024 conference, the JMVFH team is currently attending a session on mid- and post-pandemic COVID-19 support. In November 2020, JMVFH published a special edition that detailed how military members, Veterans and their families were supported during the COVID-19 pandemic. 🦠 In the special edition’s editorial, JMVFH Co-Editors in Chief Dr. Stéphanie A.H. Bélanger, CD, PhD and Dr. David Pedlar provided insight into the issue’s timely development: “The idea of developing a special issue focused on COVID-19 for the Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health (JMVFH) began as the media was flooded with images of the height of the pandemic’s devastation in Italy. The virus brought about anxiety-inducing discourse, not only in the medical and academic worlds, but also in the broader citizenry. People were grappling to understand COVID-19’s modes of transmission, coming to grips with exactly how powerful the virus is, and helplessly watching as patients suffocated by the thousands in overcrowded intensive care units around the globe. “To combat that helplessness, many of our research colleagues took it upon themselves to band together and begin projects to address the impact of COVID-19 on the military, Veteran and family population. They stayed in close contact over email and by phone and found means of safely communicating and collaborating in defiance of the pandemic-imposed isolation and confinement. Those discussions naturally evolved into peer-reviewed papers, brilliantly joining science and experience to make sense of the constantly changing world around them.” ➡️ Want to learn more about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted military members, Veterans and their families? Check out the FULL special edition for FREE (no sign-up required): https://bit.ly/3TMtAd4 #research #scientificresearch #military #veteran #militaryfamilies #militaryfamily #familyhealth #healthcare #mentalhealth #militarylife #militarymedicine CIMVHR - Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research

This is an interesting read highlighting some of the issues that need to be considered in these troubled times.

New guidance from DHSC for health care professionals on how to implement the 'prevent' duty link below👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/eAeprM-x

Excellent graphic.

The Defense Health Board is a Federal Advisory Committee to the Secretary of Defense that provides independent advice and recommendations on matters pertaining to: ▪️DOD health care policy and program management ▪️The delivery of high-quality health care services to DOD beneficiaries ▪️The promotion of health, wellness, and prevention within the DOD ▪️The treatment of disease and injury by the DOD ✅The topic of today's public meeting: Generative Artificial Intelligence use in the military health system. https://lnkd.in/ge_dAm9i

🫂 Start the Conversation Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, the world stops to recognize that suicide is an urgent public health issue. We in #StrikerNation are stronger as a team, and everyone can make a difference. If you know someone who may be struggling, remember to Ask, Care, Escort. Resources are available. Scan the QR code or click the link below for Striker Strong Resources: https://lnkd.in/eGDE__B9 Supporting those struggling with thoughts of suicide can take time, energy, and effort. Self-care and knowing your limits are key to staying resilient while being there for others. #JoiningYourFight | #ConnectToProtect | #StrikerStrong | #988 #SPM24 | #SuicidePrevention 🖼️ Graphic by A1C Matthew Domingos, Whiteman Air Force Base Public Affairs United States Department of Defense | United States Air Force | United States Strategic Command | 20th Air Force | Eighth Air Force

It is not unreasonable to expect hundreds of casualties per day during periods of large-scale warfighting. So how would the NHS cope with war? Ed Arnold and Si Horne explore this question in today's RUSI Commentary.

When addressing Veterans’ health-related needs, it’s crucial to recognize that health outcomes are influenced by more than just healthcare access. Veterans frequently encounter obstacles such as: · Food insecurity, · Housing instability, · Transportation issues, · Limited job opportunities. But addressing these needs will span various organizations, providers, and clinics, leading to an increased likelihood of care fragmentation. Care coordination can help ensure that Veterans receive timely and high-quality care, avoid unnecessary duplication of services, and improve their overall health outcomes. #veterans #military #health #community #healthcare #government