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Post 911 Veteran Health - 4:16

with Christina Savage on Transition to Civilian Life

Posted Nov 06, 2017

The VA CT Healthcare System Transition and Care Management Program provides support services to Iraq and Afghan Veterans who have been deployed since 911. Many struggle with transition and adjustment issues from financial, housing, legal and healthcare. Interview recorded on August 9, 2017 at Gateway Community College.

Hosted by: Eric Clemons Produced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team

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