Yearly Archives: 2024

Restore Education offers college prep and support programs

Restore Education, a south Texas non-profit, is offering three college prep and support programs.  These programs are excellent resources not only for family members but also veterans who want to start college. Their programs include:   College and test prep: A 10-week course offers skills for optimal student learning in college and provides academic support in preparation for the TSI…

Non-profit offers tech training with fall start date

NPower San Antonio is currently accepting applications for their fall Tech Fundamentals cohort which is free and open to military veterans, military spouses and youth 18-26. All professional training programs are offered at no cost. Details and application are online here: https://www.npower.org/apply/tech-fundamentals/ Npower San Antonio will admit 65-70 applicants for the fall cohort for the 20-week tech fundamentals program which…

Summer reading programs — a good option to help families improve their literacy

With school out, it’s a good time to re-enforce summer reading for  familiy members of all ages.  The Joint Base San Antonio library system is encouraging readers of all age with its “Read, Renew, Repeat”  summer campaign.   “It’s too hot to do anything outside anyways, pick up a book and learn something or escape to someplace cool,” notes Army CWO4…

Vets and their families should get help with their mental health issues

By Pete Scherer May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States for over 70 years. This is often an opportunity to discuss mental health trends and educate the public on issues such as depression, schizophrenia and suicide prevention.  The U.S. Military is no stranger when it comes to addressing mental health concerns. According to the…

TeleRheumatology – Virtual care to Veterans with arthritis and rheumatic conditions

  In the United States, an estimated 21.2% of adults have arthritis. That’s more than 53 million Americans. Arthritis refers to any disorder that affects the joints—with the most common types being osteoarthritis, gout and rheumatoid arthritis. Primary care providers may refer Veterans with arthritis to a rheumatologist, a specialist who treats arthritis and other autoimmune conditions. Due to a…