Military Order of the Purple Heart assisting Central Texas veterans financially amid inflation
Due to economic impacts, more veterans are needing financial assistance and organizations throughout Texas are stepping in to help.
The evolution of treatments for veterans with PTSD
Tim Frere, with The Samaritan Center, joins FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss how treatments have changed for veterans with PTSD and what new treatments are now being offered.
Austin CBD business owner donates money, free products to veterans
The co-founder of an Austin CBD business is helping his fellow veterans by donating proceeds and giving away free product.
Texas Veterans Commission holds 5K run to celebrate Women Veterans Day
To celebrate Women Veterans Day, the Texas Veterans Commission is holding a 5K on Saturday, June 4.
What are the biggest mental health needs for veterans?
Sean Hanna with the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, a non-profit that encourages improved mental health policies, joins FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss the current mental health needs of veterans.
Research on psychedelic mushrooms, ecstasy as PTSD treatment shows positive results
MAPS is conducting research on using psychedelics as treatment for PTSD. So far, the results have been positive.
National Museum of the Pacific War hosts special screening of 'To What Remains'
Project Recover is a group dedicated to locating veterans who are still missing in action. Their recent film highlights that search, and was screened at the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Buddy Check Day reminds Texas veterans to check in with other veterans
Buddy Check Day happens on the 11th day of each month. It is a monthly reminder for Texas veterans to check in with other veterans.
FOX 7 Care Force: Omaze donates over $1M to Folds of Honor
Omaze, a fundraising company, made a donation of over $1 million to an organization that provides scholarships to family members of fallen or disabled veterans, Folds of Honor.
FOX 7 Care Force: Veterans struggling with illnesses from burn pits
President Joe Biden has questioned whether burn pits of military waste in Iraq led to his son Beau's death.
FOX 7 Care Force: The evolution of PTSD treatments for veterans
Tim Frere with the Samaritan Center joins FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss how PTSD treatments for veterans has changed and improved over the years.
FOX 7 Care Force: transitioning out of the military and into the workforce
Marine veteran with the University of Phoenix, Eric Ryan, joins FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss challenges veterans face when transitioning out of the military.
FOX 7 Care Force: Texas study on medical marijuana to help with PTSD
Morris Denton, the CEO of Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation, joins Mike Warren to talk about a study the company did on veterans struggling with PTSD.
FOX 7 Care Force: Helping veterans with PTSD with medical marijuana
The Helmand Valley Growers Company was founded by three Marines who served after 9-11. The company is fully committed to treating post-traumatic stress with medical marijuana.
FOX 7 Care Force: Restore program helps vets with PTS
Dr. Valerie Rosen joins Mike Warren to discuss a local program helping veterans with PTS through a virtual, arts-focused approach.
FOX 7 Care Force: How veterans organizations are trying to stay relevant
Mike Warren talks to leaders of two large veterans organizations to find out what they are doing to stay relevant since they are losing members due to old age.
FOX 7 Care Force: Austin Veteran Arts Festival
Herlinda Zamora with the City of Austin joins Mike Warren to talk about the 3rd annual Austin Veterans Arts festival.
FOX 7 Care Force: Texas Veterans Commission grant program and services
One of the many things the organization does is fund smaller service organizations that work directly with veterans in need and recently it awarded almost $7 million in grants.
FOX 7 Care Force: Veterans and dementia
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is hosting a webinar for Texas veterans to discuss the topic of dementia.
FOX 7 Care Force: New law could help veterans dealing with PTSD
The PAWS Act will have the VA start a five-year pilot program to provide service dogs to veterans with post-traumatic stress.