Category Archives: Health

Add Your Voice: Historic SF BA Veterans Study

It takes about 30 minutes to complete, and for a veteran’s trouble the study is providing a $15 gift card. The University of Southern California has asked all the veterans’ organizations to join in and spread the word to their membership and … Continue reading

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Remembering Jacob David George

September 18, 2014 Facebook.com/jacob.d.george.1 Jacob George, a 3-tour Afghanistan War Veteran and IVAW member from Arkansas took his own life yesterday. He was an incredibly warm person, a gifted troubadour and banjo player, and as he described himself, a ‘storytelling hillbilly’. … Continue reading

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AFSP: Out of the Darkness — Walk With Team Chip

Honor The Memory of Reuben “Chip” “Wage” Santos American Foundation For Suicide Prevention Walk Sunday, September 21, 2014 9am Registration 10am Walk begins Mission Creek Park by AT &T Park, San Francisco Driving & Transportation Offline donation form, Online registration, Donation We will walk in memory of Reuben … Continue reading

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Depression: Pathways to Resilience & Recovery

Saturday, September 13, 2014 9am-3:15pm Cole Hall, UCSF Parnassus Campus 513 Parnassus Ave., SF Open to the public: FREE 415 476-7755 psych.ucsf.edu/events/depression2014 Message from the UCSF Depression Center Director Robin Williams’ recent death highlights the importance of recognizing that depression … Continue reading

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Mental Health/Homeless Summit

Expanding Partnerships & Resources To Improve The Lives Of Veterans & Their Family Members Friday, August 29 8am-4:30pm New Federal Building, ground floor 90 Seventh Street, San Francisco Contact: Dr. Jennifer Boyd 415 221-4810 x342, jennifer.boyd@va.gov   Bring together organizations that serve Veterans, … Continue reading

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Legacy of Agent Orange in Vietnam & the US

San Francisco-Ho Chi Minh City Sister City Committee (SFHCMSSC) Agent Orange Update Wednesday, August 27, 5:30 pm, Free Light Refreshments RSVP: 415 447-6075, sfhcmcscc@aol.com City Hall, Mayor’s Conference Room #201 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco Agent Orange — a defoliant … Continue reading

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Meet Director Dan Krauss: August 1, 2, & 3, 2014

The Kill Team Q&As San Francisco Opera Plaza Cinema Friday, August 1 after the 7:20pm show Sunday, August 3 after the 4:30pm show Berkeley Shattuck Cinemas Saturday, August 2 after the 7:35pm show Regular show times: August 1-7 San Francisco Opera Plaza Cinema 601 … Continue reading

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99 to 1: Occupy SF 3rd Convergence

Occupy SF Action Council Saturday, September 20 4-8pm Chelsea Manning Plaza AKA Justin Herman Plaza occupysf.org occupyactionsf.org A gathering — songs & performances, street theater, information & tactics — an affirmation of purpose.

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VA Town Hall Meetings: Congresswoman Jackie Speier

Dear Veteran: I want to hear from you if you are having difficulty securing a medical appointment with either the VA Palo Alto or VA San Francisco health care systems. Please call my district office at 650-342-0300; or email Mark Nagales … Continue reading

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A Long, Hard Recovery From Fort Hood Shooting

July 3-5, Pier 39, San Francisco Mayo Clinic’s Mobile Exhibit US Army Sgt. Patrick Zeigler will be at the exhibit 3-4 hours a day to meet visitors and share his story of military service and recovery. Read Jeff Hansel‘s The Post-Bulletin story Friday, June 22, … Continue reading

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