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Health and Well-Being Benefits

WEBLife insurance member benefits provided by AFBA are underwritten by 5Star Life Insurance Company (a Lincoln, Nebraska company) with an administrative office at 909 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Survivor benefits not available in all states and U.S. Territories. Group Policy: LT050197 (Rev)

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Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA)

WEB1947. AFBA was born in the basement of the Pentagon to solve a critical need in support of military members when commercial companies would not pay life insurance benefits if a servicemember died in combat. With the support of General of the Army, Dwight D. Eisenhower, our noble mission was born and grew.

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Create a SMART goal for Men's Health Week

WEBHow to improve your health as a man (or supporting one) Some recommendations are almost obvious: Get 150 minutes of exercise a week. Eat nutritious foods, not those that can cause health issues.

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February is National Heart Health Month (and the 3rd is Women's …

WEBHeart Health Month is held in February of every year. The first Friday in February is Women’s Heart Day (often called National Wear Red Day). This year, it falls on the 3rd of February. “The appearance of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.”.

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Public Health Project Specialist in Rochester, NY for University of

WEBFounded in 1850, the University of Rochester is one of the nation’s leading research universities and is the cultural, artistic, healthcare, and educational leader for the region.

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Adaptive sports at Walter Reed help heal emotional wounds

WEBMuch of this recovery takes place at Military Adaptive Sports Program (MASP) which is located at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The program is open to all wounded and ill troops, and offers opportunities to participate in a wide variety of activities including cycling, running and swimming. While the physical benefits are

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RN New Grad February 2023 Outpatient Surgery in Washington, …

WEBExciting opportunity in Washington, DC for The George Washington University Hospital as a RN New Grad February 2023 Outpatient Surgery

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NBA, DOD team up to help military families stay healthy

WEBAs the Department of Defense looks to save money, reducing health care costs is near the top of the list. Conditions caused by obesity and tobacco use are responsible for about $3 billion in annual Pentagon health care costs, and the DOD recently teamed up with the NBA in an effort to help improve health and well-being at bases …

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MRE nutrition facts revealed

WEBA website was recently launched that reveals the nutritional facts for most MREs, or ready-to-eat military meals.. The site, named The Combat Rations Database, was implemented by the Defense Department's Human …

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Some vets denied access to healthcare due to record

WEBWhile the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides healthcare to many troops, some servicemembers encounter trouble when seeking treatment.

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Strategic Initiatives Manager in Tempe, AZ for City of Tempe

WEBLife Line Screening; TRICARE Supplemental plans; Long Term Care Insurance; Health-related discount plans; Hearing tests and device discounts

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June is PTSD Awareness Month: What is PTSD treatment like

WEBWhat is PTSD? The NCPTSD defines PTSD as “a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault.” When a traumatic event causes prolonged symptoms and disruptions in a person’s life, it may be a sign of PTSD. …

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5 wellness tips for first responders

WEBWhile the job of first responders can be extremely stressful and require frequent stress alleviation, it is of equal importance that servicemembers are in good physical health.

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News article: When it comes to PTSD, there are different ways to

WEBFarming and meditation have been offered as alternative means to treating the debilitating effects of PTSD and traumatic brain injury.

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News article: VA makes access to private doctors easier

WEBFor years the Department of Veterans Affairs has been under scrutiny for its understaffed team of medical professionals, an issue made worse by the fact that veterans' access to private doctors outside the VA has been notoriously restricted. But on Tuesday the VA announced new rules to change that.

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Are VA hospitals providing veterans with the care they need

WEBAre long waits and delays in treatment at VA hospitals putting veterans at risk? A recent investigation conducted by CNN showed that just might be the case.

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Helping first responders fight against mental health issues

WEBUnfortunately, these issues are all too common among these professions. A recent study conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of University of Phoenix showed up to 85 percent of first responders experienced symptoms related to mental health issues. These stem from a variety of reasons, but a major contributor is the 84 percent of respondents …

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News article: Act could make it easier for veterans to become first

WEBOver 10,000 military medics entered life after service in the last year, according to the Daily Journal. Many of those medics have the skills and training to work in first responder jobs. One Act of Congress hopes to make it easier for these veterans to pursue careers as emergency medical technicians.

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