understood that education means emancipation—a path to freedom, independence, and success. More than 150 years later, America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) carry forward this proud legacy, and this week, we celebrate the profound impact these places of learning have made on the life of our country. For generations, have provided students with access to higher education and instilled in them a sense of pride and history. Graduates of these institutions have played an extraordinary role in shaping the progress of our Union by championing equality and changing perspectives through the arts. They have strengthened our Nation by building our economy, teaching our children, healing the sick, and defending America as members of our Armed Forces. Today, HBCUs continue to help move our country forward, cultivating leaders in every area of our society. And with each new HBCU alum, we move closer to achieving our goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020. During National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, as we recognize the immeasurable contributions of these institutions, let us recommit to ensuring they remain cradles of opportunity for the next generation. Let us also reaffirm our belief in the power of progress through education—a belief we share with the visionary leaders who established our HBCUs so many years ago. Read about the HBCU Week Conference under Training. VACO/Field Notes Care for HER Who Hath Borne the Battle…The Rural Woman “…To Veteran” The Rural Health Professions Institute (RHPI) on behalf of the VA Office of Rural Health is pleased to make available the July 2013 live broadcast on rural women Veterans online at . This presentation’s purpose is to highlight those needs through a discussion of a brief history of women in the military; the juggling of multiple roles by women; barriers to care such as clinic operating hours, transportation, and childcare issues; disparities in care of problems such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, immunizations, and vaccinations; issues including high risk pregnancies, homelessness in rural areas; and diagnoses like musculoskeletal and chronic pain, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Military Sexual Trauma, and Traumatic Brain Injury. Care for rural women Veterans is best accomplished using a full toolbox approach that includes community collaboration, Veteran outreach, rural Chaplain Service and outreach to rural faith-based communities, and the Women Veteran Program Managers within VHA.
understood that education means emancipation—a path to freedom, independence, and success. More than 150 years later, America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) carry forward this proud legacy, and this week, we celebrate the profound impact these places of learning have made on the life of our country. For generations, have provided students with access to higher education and instilled in them a sense of pride and history. Graduates of these institutions have played an extraordinary role in shaping the progress of our Union by championing equality and changing perspectives through the arts. They have strengthened our Nation by building our economy, teaching our children, healing the sick, and defending America as members of our Armed Forces. Today, HBCUs continue to help move our country forward, cultivating leaders in every area of our society. And with each new HBCU alum, we move closer to achieving our goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020. During National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, as we recognize the immeasurable contributions of these institutions, let us recommit to ensuring they remain cradles of opportunity for the next generation. Let us also reaffirm our belief in the power of progress through education—a belief we share with the visionary leaders who established our HBCUs so many years ago. Read about the HBCU Week Conference under Training. VACO/Field Notes “…To Care for HER Who Hath Borne the Battle…The Rural Woman Veteran” The Rural Health Professions Institute (RHPI) on behalf of the VA Office of Rural Health is pleased to make available the July 2013 live broadcast on rural women Veterans online at . This presentation’s purpose is to highlight those needs through a discussion of a brief history of women in the military; the juggling of multiple roles by women; barriers to care such as clinic operating hours, transportation, and childcare issues; disparities in care of problems such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, immunizations, and vaccinations; issues including high risk pregnancies, homelessness in rural areas; and diagnoses like musculoskeletal and chronic pain, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Military Sexual Trauma, and Traumatic Brain Injury. Care for rural women Veterans is best accomplished using a full toolbox approach that includes community collaboration, Veteran outreach, rural Chaplain Service and outreach to rural faith-based communities, and the Women Veteran Program Managers within VHA.
v12i12.docx