Friday, November 6, 2009

Five Ideas to Transform a Soldier's Life - Healthcare strategist proposes policy changes to benefit veterans

Veterans Day is the time to rethink veteran policies. Soldiers and their families are in a state of crisis at home. A healthcare strategist proposes five ideas that promises to change things.

(1888PressRelease) - Honolulu, Hawaii - Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Since 9/11, more than 1.6 million men and women have served in the U.S. armed forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.

"War changes people," stated Noe Foster, CEO of theStrategist. "Research confirms that the battle does not end when combat soldiers return home. For many the battle intensifies."

A large number struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, (PTSD) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), substance abuse, violent rages, and strained family relationships.

Our combat veterans need more than lip service and parades.

Here are five policy changes to transform the life of a soldier and help him or her win their personal battle at home:

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