Veteran Services
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Wisconsin Vietnam veteran honored at DC ceremony for fallen heroes
For many soldiers who served in Vietnam, the danger faced in battle went beyond bullets and bombs. Hundreds of thousands of veterans have since died from effects of Agent Orange exposure.
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More than 600 veterans at Tomah VA will have their disability claims reexamined
More than 600 veterans are eligible to have their disability claims reexamined after VA officials identified problems with a former doctor’s work at the Tomah VA Medical Center. The U.S. […]
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Community partners work with the VA to prevent veteran suicide
The Milwaukee Veteran Affairs Medical Center is working with community partners to try to combat high rates of suicide among veterans in Wisconsin. The VA hosted a symposium on suicide […]
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Tomah VA contacting patients whose neurological disorders may have been improperly dismissed
The Tomah VA Medical Center is working to contact patients who may have had their neurological disorders improperly dismissed by a former doctor. Minneapolis-based TV station KARE11 started reporting over […]
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‘It’s about time’: Wisconsin lawmakers call for audit of state veterans homes
Wisconsin lawmakers from both political parties are calling for an audit of Wisconsin veterans homes after former staff and volunteers detailed accounts Thursday of inadequate care at state-run facilities. At […]
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Wisconsin’s naturopathic doctors prepare for expanded duties
Wisconsin is in the early stages of integrating naturopathic medicine into its health care safety net. Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill earlier this year allowing naturopathic doctors to get […]
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Weekend Roundup: Wisconsin veterans home among most troubled in nation
Repeated violations at the Union Grove veterans home over the past five years have made the facility one of the most troubled state-run homes in the nation, an analysis by […]
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Proposed bipartisan legislation would allow recent veterans with medical training to temporarily practice without a license
As hospitals in Wisconsin struggle to find enough staff, there are veterans with medical training who could potentially help. A bill recently introduced in the state Legislature would allow recent […]
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Wisconsin veterans homes face staffing shortages due to COVID-19 and vaccine mandates
If you’re looking for a way to honor a service member this Veterans Day, advocates say you might consider getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Veterans homes in Wisconsin are facing critical […]
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Safer Wisconsin: New legislative package aims to reduce crime and support communities
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced plans Monday for Safer Wisconsin, a comprehensive legislative package that aims to reduce crime and invest in communities. The $115 million package of bills includes […]