Fort Worth M.D. school discusses improving health care for veterans
TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine department chair of Family Medicine Grant Fowler, M.D., and Kyle Simon, a first-year medical student, were guests on Veterans Day, November 11, 2020 discussing health care for veterans and the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the veteran population in North Texas.
FORT WORTH – TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine department chair of Family Medicine Grant Fowler, M.D., and Kyle Simon, a first-year medical student, were guests on FWMD LIVE on November 11 discussing health care for veterans and the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the veteran population in North Texas.
During the discussion they both shared information about how and where veterans can go to seek help during the pandemic and also how the U.S. health care system can improve care for our veterans.
You can watch the full discussion below.
Here is a list of resources for veterans seeking care:
Veterans: What you need to know
https://www.va.gov/coronavirus-veteran-frequently-asked-questions/
A look at a national summary of COVID-19 numbers among veterans:
https://www.accesstocare.va.gov/Healthcare/COVID19NationalSummary
Chat with the VA online:
https://www.va.gov/coronavirus-chatbot/
The Gary Sinise Foundation:
https://www.garysinisefoundation.org
Wounded Warrior Project:
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
National Veterans Foundation: