Vets and the Local VA - The Outlook from Maryland: Intentions
From: Mary Rose Madden
Length: 00:05:15
In light of "The Other Walter Reed", as reported by Dana Priest and Anne Hull in The Washington Post, we go across the state to talk to Maryland vets returning from Iraq and Afghanistan about what they are seeing in terms of treatment and how they view the VA system. And we also look inside the local VA system, talking to case managers, psychiatrists, and social workers about the challenges they face.
This is a three part series: Intentions, Time, and PTSD Reactivation
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Vets and the Local VA - The Outlook from Maryland: PTSD and Reactivation
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Inside the Local VA, the issue of PTSD and Reactivation intersect
Vets and the Local VA - The Outlook From Maryland: The Time element
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2nd in the Local VA series
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Piece Description
In light of "The Other Walter Reed", as reported by Dana Priest and Anne Hull in The Washington Post, we go across the state to talk to Maryland vets returning from Iraq and Afghanistan about what they are seeing in terms of treatment and how they view the VA system. And we also look inside the local VA system, talking to case managers, psychiatrists, and social workers about the challenges they face. This is a three part series: Intentions, Time, and PTSD Reactivation
Broadcast History
originally broadcast during WYPR's Morning Edition, through the local news department
Timing and Cues
INTRO:
As more and more concerns are raised about the quality of health care available to U.S. soldiers, WYPR?s Mary Rose Madden takes a look at the VA Maryland Healthcare System - its successes and its challenges.
Outro: Tomorrow, we?ll hear how the clock is ticking for many Maryland vets returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and how the local VA deals with the system?s ?red tape? .
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