A Two Day Workshop for Ohio Veterans Needing Help Finding Jobs

Bu Ginn Estupinian

On January 15th and 16th the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services will be conducting a workshop for veterans transitioning into the civilian workforce. This program is designed to help veterans learn job searching skills and be able to match their military experience with potential employers.

The program will be taking place both days at the  AMVETS Post 26 in Mansfield at 1100 W. Fourth St.

The workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.

New Study Shows Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Linked to Heart Disease and Diabetes.

By Ginny Estupinian

A new study published in the journal BMC Medicine has demonstrated that there is a significant association between metabolic  syndrome and post-traumatic stress disorder.  Metabolic syndrome is the name used to identify a cluster of medical disorders that increase the risk of developing  obesity, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.  Some studies estimate that over 50 million Americans are affected by this syndrome. This study focused on the link between veterans  and individuals who were exposed to severe trauma and the development of these health care risks.

Dr. Pia Heppner of the Veterans Affairs of San Diego stated that the research suggest that stress and post-stress responses are related to long-term health outcomes. These findings therefore suggest that metabolic  syndrome provides a useful framework for assessing and describing the physical burden of PTSD and can be useful in evaluating  the health risks that may be associated with combat exposure and PTSD.