VAWOMEN

Fast-Growing Population of Women Veterans Look More Toward Health Care Outside of VA System By Andrea Johnson and Taylor Klusman Springdale resident Heather French, who served 13 years in the Air Force, worked in a position of authority. She knew she needed medical...

SUICIDE

Arkansas Veterans Face Higher Suicide Rates By: Lindsey Guimont and Kayla Nunez FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas veterans die by suicide 25 percent more often than national averages, with a large spike for younger veterans, a trend blamed on the blend of the...

HOMELESS

Veteran Homelessness Prominent in Fayetteville, NWA By Erin McGuinness and Leah Nelson The Razorback Reporter FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Seated in the middle of a crowded room, David King, a homeless Army veteran, belted out lyrics to a gospel song. “Oh God, you’re...

NURSES

VA Hospitals Battle National Nursing Shortage By Katie Serrano and Betsy DavisThe Razorback Reporter   FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The largest health care provider in the United States, serving more than 9 million individuals each year, is struggling to keep nurses on...

TRENDS

Fayetteville VA Praised, Vets Want Specialty Care Improvement   By Chase Reavis and Alex Nicoll The Razorback Reporter FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Amid a nationwide push to improve veterans’ health care, Fayetteville-area veterans say they receive quality service at the...