November 11 is Veterans Day — a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. As part of the thanks we show to Veterans, we must continue to advocate for available and effective health care for our Veterans. So today we’re highlighting just a couple of ways integrative care is gaining support and increasing in availability for Veterans.
Read moreNorthwest Battle Buddies
Every day in the United States 22 Veterans die from suicide, due in part to PTSD. That’s over 8,000 lives lost each year. After serving in combat as part of a close-knit unit facing challenges and terrors together, many people find the transition to civilian life difficult and lonely. Traumatic memories follow them home. Northwest Battle Buddies empowers combat Veterans with PTSD by partnering them with professionally-trained, specifically matched service dogs. Supporting our troops when they come home is the least we can do to say thank you.
Read moreVeterans and Families' Resource Center of Oregon
Please join us this month in giving back to those who have given so much. We are collecting hygiene items and food pantry items to donate to VFRC in support of Oregon veterans.
Read moreEquilibrium partners with the Returning Veterans Project
Founded in 2005, the Returning Veterans Project (RVP) supports the healing and health of our veterans and military communities by connecting post-9/11 war zone veterans, service members, and their families with free, confidential mental and physical health services. RVP clients can access individualized care from a network of highly-qualified volunteer providers, without any fees or strings attached.
Starting this November and moving forward, our practitioners Dr. Cydney Keller, DC and Melissa Miesen, LAc are donating their services via RVP at Equilibrium, and will be treating veterans in need of acupuncture and chiropractic care.
We will also be collecting monetary donations through the month of November and Equilibrium will match any amounts donated at the clinic.
You can also donate directly through the RVP website here.
