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From the storied Buffalo Soldiers to the first black woman combat pilot, the courage of black Americans has defined the U.S. military since our country’s birth.
The history of African American service in the United States military dates back to the country’s genesis. In fact, black Americans have served in every U.S. war to date, from the Revolutionary War to the Iraq War.
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Clinical Associate Professor Ruth White explores the complex social dynamics that create hurdles to mental health care access within black communities, and proposes new approaches to destigmatization.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in four people will struggle with a mental illness at some point during their lives.
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Military social workers play a critical role in meeting the unique needs of service members, veterans and military families.
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Women can incorporate these simple habits into their everyday routines to promote long-term heart health.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, though only about half of women are aware of this fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Beyond policy change and improving access to resources for victims, Clinical Professor Annalisa Enrile believes that curbing rates of sex trafficking requires a reexamination of the social norms that allow it to proliferate.
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Today’s nursing workforce continues to broaden to just about every corner of our lives — from ethics to research to larger policy issues. Consequently, career paths for those with nursing skills are diversifying too. Nurses increasingly find work in varied settings and seek careers with stability and flexibility.
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Lauren Trosclair Duncan—co-chair of both the Women Veterans and the Families and Children working groups of the Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative—connects veterans and military families with a range of resources, from health care to resiliency training.
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Nurses who pursue a family nurse practitioner (FNP) career today can expect to enjoy more autonomy and greater responsibility — all while making a difference in the lives of individuals and within the greater health care system. Possessing advanced education and training, nurse practitioners (NPs) can also benefit from a variety of career choices, such as specializing as an FNP, that align with their personal and professional goals.
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Integrating Military and Civilian Cultures in the MSW Classroom through Interprofessional ApproachesAn interprofessional approach to military social work education could help facilitate reintegration and build understanding between civilian and military-affiliated students.
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Clinical Associate Professor David Bringhurst believes that, through evidence-based therapeutic models, military social workers would be equipped to serve not just military-affiliated individuals but their families, too.