January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. According to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), occupational cancer among these professionals is the leading cause of…
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VA Expands Free Emergency Health Care Services for Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced in January 2023 that eligible veterans experiencing suicidal crises can now receive free emergency health care services…
VA Begins Processing PACT Act Benefits for Camp Lejeune Veterans
On January 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) began processing PACT Act benefits claims for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during their…
9 Thoughtful Ways to Support U.S. Military Veterans on Veterans Day 2022
On November 11 each year, America celebrates Veterans Day — a time dedicated to the brave men and women in uniform who served in the…
New Exactech® Implant Recall Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) Approved
On October 7, 2022, more than 75 lawsuits filed against medical device manufacturer Exactech® were consolidated by the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation…
How to Find Out If Your Loved One Was at Camp Lejeune
Since the presidential signing of the PACT Act in August 2022, approximately 5,000 eligible veterans and their families across the country have filed Camp Lejeune…
U.S. Navy Birthday 2022: Recognizing the Needs of Veterans With Mesothelioma
Originally established on October 13, 1775, the birthday of the United States Navy is dedicated to commemorating the men and women who make up the…
Healthy Lung Month: How to Care for Your Lungs
Each year throughout October, Healthy Lung Month aims to increase awareness of rare lung diseases and emphasize the importance of lung health. More and more…
Lawsuits Lead J&J to Stop Global Talc-Based Baby Powder Sales
In August 2022, health care giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced it will halt all distribution of talcum-based baby powder globally in 2023. The decision…
