http://evpl.org/community/blogs/research/archive/tags/government/military/default.aspxTags: government, militaryenCommunityServer 2008 SP1 (Build: 30619.63)http://evpl.org/community/blogs/research/archive/2008/11/13/dod-website-centralizes-health-info-for-wounded-vets.aspxThu, 13 Nov 2008 22:03:00 GMT9a7b961d-7882-4302-b701-732ca0e566f2:870googler@evpl0http://evpl.org/community/blogs/research/rsscomments.aspx?PostID=870http://evpl.org/community/blogs/research/archive/2008/11/13/dod-website-centralizes-health-info-for-wounded-vets.aspx#comments<p>The Defense Department has launched a new&nbsp;<a href="http://www.warriorcare.mil/">website</a> designed to help service members and their families find health information and the assistance to which they&#39;re entitled.</p> <p>The portal has links to health-related programs and resources offered by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps,&nbsp;Defense Department,&nbsp;and Veterans Affairs Department. The site also provides access to the <a href="http://www.woundedwarriorresourcecenter.com/">Wounded Warrior Resource Center</a>&nbsp;(800-342-9647), which offers information and other resources, and the <a href="http://www.transitionassistanceprogram.com/portal/transition/resources/PDF/Compensation_and_Benefits_Handbook.pdf">Compensation and Benefits Handbook</a> for injured or seriously ill service members.</p> <p>The new portal is part of an effort to improve the medical treatment of service members and &quot;make it easier for troops and their families to benefit from all the assistance available to them,&quot; said Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Gates has designated November as Warrior Care Month. </p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://evpl.org/community/aggbug.aspx?PostID=870" width="1" height="1">governmentveteransmilitary