Tag Archive for: Minneapolis VA

Suicide Awareness Roundtable

2_Fort_Snelling_Looking_SoutheastThis week we go in-depth on suicide, which now claims the lives of an estimated 22 veterans each day. Guest include:

  • Chaplain (Major) Buddy Winn and Capt. Ron Jarvi of the Minnesota National Guard
  • Lindy Fortin of the Minneapolis VA

If you or someone you know is at risk, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, then press 1 or chat at VeteranCrisisLine.net or text 838255.

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Camp Gratitude & Chronic Pain

486442_467110676641833_747815970_nThis week we’ll hear about a summer camp for military families and we’ll discover treatment available for chronic pain at the VA. Guests include:

 

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Airman’s Roadside Rescue & American Legion Update

10344169_10152181013063144_6767182983598423319_oThis week we’ll hear the story of a Minnesota National Guard Airman who came to the rescue of a driver in need and we’ll get an update from Minnesota’s American Legion. Guests include:

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Gold Star Families & VA Women’s Clinic

BenKoppThis week, ahead of Memorial Day, we talk with a gold star mom about the loss of her son in combat, and we’ll hear about all of the services available at the Minneapolis VA’s new Women’s Clinic. Guests include:

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Spring Flooding Prep & Minnesota’s VFW

10347406504_b514ff941d_zThis week we’ll get a flood season update from the Saint Paul District of the Army Corps of Engineers and we’ll hear the latest news on rural healthcare and other issues from the Minnesota VFW. Guests include:

Links:
Saint Paul District of the Army Corps of Engineer Recreation Areas

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