Veterans more likely than civilians to commit suicide An analysis of veterans suicides by the Department of Veterans Affairs sheds new light on high-risk groups of veterans. The report, billed as the most... Patricia Murphy
Should nurses be allowed to work like doctors at the VA? Nurses may soon do work doctors normally do at the Department of Veterans Affairs. This includes nurses performing work that anesthesiologists have been... Patricia Murphy
Inslee calls Trump's comments on Khan family the 'lowest of many of his depredations' Washington Governor Jay Inslee joined the growing list of politicians condemning Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s reaction to a speech... Patricia Murphy
More patients at VA Puget Sound spurs construction and new initiatives Local Veterans Affairs officials met with reporters this week to talk about some of the steps they're taking to improve accessibility and quality of... Patricia Murphy
New center for treating autism at JBLM will fill a 'therapy gap' While stationed in Germany, Army nurse practitioner Major Ruth Racine and her husband carved out a promising educational and therapeutic plan for their... Patricia Murphy
Mary Roach: Curious tales of the extraordinary science of war Author Mary Roach has a specialty of sorts; she writes about the funnier aspects of science. Along with the humor, she’s known for her thorough research... John O'Brien
Sebastian Junger on the failures of our rugged individualist culture News of soldiers who struggle on their return home from war is a constant in the United States. Author Sebastian Junger looked for an explanation for... John O'Brien
Seattle students create 'healing garden' for veterans A dull empty space outside Puget Sound VA’s emergency room has been transformed into a serene space for sitting. Patricia Murphy
Soldiers miss war. You would too, says Sebastian Junger Jeannie Yandel speaks with Sebastian Junger, author of the new book "TRIBE: On Homecoming and Belonging," about why soldiers long for war and what... Posey Gruener
Miles of grief lead this runner to honor fallen soldiers Mile one: “Oh my God, the babies didn’t stop crying for the last hour and a half.” Mile two: “I need to buy diapers, what am I going to make for dinner... Kate OConnell
