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The Future of Veteran Health: Dr. Jason Vassy on Genomic Medicine
Dr. Jason Vassy discusses the future of veteran healthcare and genomic medicine, highlighting how genetic information improves veteran health through personalized medicine and proactive risk management; this is an interview.
13 Jan 2025
Practical Financial Tips for Veterans: A Discussion with Doug McCormick
Episode Summary: Practical Financial Tips for Veterans: A Discussion with Doug McCormick
In this episode, we dive into the critical topic of financial literacy for veterans, featuring insights from Doug McCormick, Army veteran, managing partner at HCI Equity Partners, and author of Family Inc: Using Business Principles to Maximize Your Family's Wealth. Doug shares his journey from military service to the financial sector and offers practical advice on achieving financial stability. From building wealth to planning for long-term success, Doug emphasizes that financial security is achievable for all veterans with the right mindset and strategies.
This episode also highlights the unique financial challenges veterans face during the transition to civilian life and provides actionable steps to prepare for and navigate these hurdles. Doug discusses the importance of creating a financial safety net, investing in oneself, and utilizing resources like the GI Bill to maximize opportunities.
Additionally, we touch on VA resources available to support financial literacy, such as:
• Beneficiary Financial Counseling Services: Free financial planning for recipients of VA life insurance benefits.
• Military OneSource: A hub for financial readiness counseling.
Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking for ways to enhance your financial knowledge, this episode offers valuable insights to empower you on your path to financial success.
Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This episode is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or an endorsement of any specific financial strategies, products, or services. Veterans are encouraged to consult with a qualified financial advisor or visit va.gov for official resources and support.
23 Dec 2024
VetChange: Helping Veterans Conquer Alcohol and PTSD
This episode explores the VetChange app, a free and confidential tool developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs to help veterans reduce or stop drinking while also helping manage PTSD symptoms. VetChange combines self assessments, goal-setting tools, and evidence-based strategies to empower veterans in managing their drinking habits and improving their overall well-being. Whether used independently or as part of therapy, this app is a valuable resource for veterans seeking to take control of their health.
19 Dec 2024TRANSCRIPT
From Combat to Counseling: Joel Chaverri on Vet Centers
Join us as we talk with Marine Corps veteran Joel Chaverri, now a counselor at a VA Vet Center. Joel shares his journey from military service to helping fellow veterans, emphasizing that the support available at Vet Centers isn't just an offering- it's a benefit you've earned. If you're a veteran, all you need to do is take the first step by signing up with VA.
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The Future of Veteran Health: Dr. Jason Vassy on Genomic Medicine
Published 2 Dec 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So we now have a biobank of more than a million people, their health information, their DNA information, and so researchers can really do some cutting edge association studies to look at genetic patterns that might be associated with certain diseases or certain health conditions and the way they respond to certain medications. Our group has led a project where in the course of doing those analyses, we've actually identified some veterans who had genetic markers indicated that they had a very high risk of having very high cholesterol that would lead to early heart attacks and strokes. So I led a project where we actually reached back out to those MVP participants and said, we know you just participated in this study just to volunteer your data and your DNA, but we've actually found something important for you and your family. […]
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