missouri veterans

Several bills under consideration are aimed at helping individual veterans and the Missouri Veterans Commission receive funding from a variety of sources, as well as protecting compensation from so-called “claim sharks.”

Seclusion is a protocol used in hospital settings when a patient is displaying unsafe behaviors. Many organizations, including US healthcare accrediting body The Joint Commission, say that it should be used as a “last resort” - but at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, rates of patient seclusion are among the highest in the nation.

Numerous clinical studies nationwide have shown positive results from using psilocybin to treat PTSD, depression and substance use.

Welcome Home is a transitional emergency and service center for veterans. The organization has been operating in Columbia for more than 25 years, and…

“I figured there are only about 25 people that know me.”Columbia resident Mr. Ferrill Purdy was clearly overwhelmed by the number of people who had come…

Local organizations are working on ways to increase access to mental health services for veterans in mid-Missouri. Friday, the Harry S. Truman Hospital…

Missouri's contest for the U.S. Senate between Democrat Jason Kander and Republican Roy Blunt is getting more national attention - and money.Washington is…

House members have voted unanimously to make changes to the Missouri Returning Heroes' Education Act to cap tuition for veterans who enlisted after Sept.…

Veterans' homes across Missouri are about to get some much-needed upgrades. Gov. Jay Nixon traveled to the veterans' home at St. James Friday where he...

A constitutional amendment that aims to construct a new veteran’s nursing home is moving through the Missouri House. The House gave its initial approval…