Category Archives: VA

The VA vs civilian medical care

Posted on June 10, 2014 by barbaraehardy

Don had a colonoscopy yesterday.  All is fine, so hooray for that.   The big thing is the difference in care level from his last one with the VA four years ago.  This time he actually had care….pre-, post-, and during.  … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 24, 2014 by barbaraehardy

We are fond of remembering, but not so fond of caring.  Let’s take better care of our veterans,  PLEASE.  I’ve ranted in here more than once about healthcare at the VA.  Don now goes to civilian doctors, and what a … Continue reading →

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The VA…again

Posted on December 14, 2012 by barbaraehardy

Despite it being a three-hour drive, we had a good trip to the Ann Arbor VA yesterday.  They took Don in early, which is always a pleasant surprise; then I waited and waited.   This hospital, however, gives the person waiting … Continue reading →

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Health care: VA vs Civilian

Posted on November 10, 2012 by barbaraehardy

Yesterday was a long, frustrating, depressing day.  Why?   Because we were at a huge VA medical facility for a consult with a specialist.   The building is huge,  drab,  confusing, and filled to the rafters with veterans,  veterans of all ages, … Continue reading →

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