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A REHABILITATIVE GOLF PROGRAM for VETERANS with VARYING DISABILITIES
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The National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic (NDVGC) <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.veteransgolfclinic.org%2F/1/010001952490f8a2-f1fc20d1-42b6-4bb3-90f4-17ee2339a521-000000/MW0c9D
9szXVxL_D_8XeUj4TzeI-yhi2IFz9et56NKVU=393> is a week-long adaptive golf program that is presented by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and DAV (Disabled American Veterans). This
annual event promotes rehabilitation by instructing Veterans with specific life-changing disabilities in adaptive golf. The application window for Veteran participants for the 2025
National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic opened on Monday, January 13th and closes Friday, April 4th <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.veteransgolfclinic.org%2Fparticipate/1/0100019
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adaptive sporting and other recreational activities; which demonstrates that having a visual impairment or physical disability is a conquerable obstacle to an active, fulfilling and
rewarding life.
In addition to adaptive golf Veterans will be introduced to other adaptive recreational sports. Qualifying disabilities include: Visual Impairments, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Spinal
Cord Injuries (SCI), Limb-loss or amputations, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, and CVA with Residual. Common disabilities that do not qualify include: Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Degenerative
Joint Disease, Depression, Low Back Pain, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. If you have any questions related to qualifying disabilities, please contact Nick Beelner at (319) 358-5963
or Nicholas.Beelner@va.gov.
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FORWARD MARCH: The American Lake Veterans Golf Course <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.veterangolf.org%2F/1/010001952490f8a2-f1fc20d1-42b6-4bb3-90f4-17ee2339a521-000000/EJiLG4cVus
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All the activities offered by the NDVGC office will give Veterans an opportunity to develop new skills, strengthen their self-esteem, and expand fellowship and camaraderie <https://links-1.govdelive
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the participants.
Professional Golfer's Association (PGA) Helping Our Patriots Everywhere (HOPE)
PGA HOPE introduces the game of golf to Veterans and Active-Duty Military to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.pgare
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a developmental 6-8 week curriculum, led by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency. Whether you are new to golf or have enjoyed playing the game
your whole life, PGA HOPE welcomes all Veterans and Active Duty Military service members – regardless of their background or ability.
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PGA HOPE has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with VA, which enables direct referrals to the PGA HOPE program as a form of therapy. All programs are funded by PGA REACH and supplemented
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STEP 2: GRADUATE - We end every PGA HOPE session with a graduation.
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The PGA of America is one of the world's largest sports organizations, composed of PGA Professionals who work daily to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.
Veteran Golfers Association
Veteran Golfers Association’s Josh Peyton // WKXL (FM-101, Audio) // The National Defense Radio Show <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fnationaldefenseradioshow.podbean.com%2Fe%2Fvetera
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growth of his great veteran service organization, Veteran Golfers Association (VGA) <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fvgagolf.org%2F/1/010001952490f8a2-f1fc20d1-42b6-4bb3-90f4-17ee233
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supporting veterans or yourself through the game of golf. The VGA is dedicated to enriching the lives of Veterans and their family members through the camaraderie and sportsmanship
of golf. Annually, the VGA hosts more than 450 local tournaments across the country, culminating in a VGA National Championship each fall.
VISN 20 and Adaptive Sports History
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many of whom suffer from severe disabilities. In 1995, funding for the operation and maintenance of all VA golf courses was discontinued. Nevertheless, this course continued to operate
through a volunteer program. After falling into disrepair, the course faced potential abandonment.
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and only the fourth individual ever to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Gold Medal, and the Lincoln Medal. The renovated front nine reopened in 2022, making
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ABOUT VISN 20 AND NW MIRECC
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VA Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 20 serves 135 counties in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington: encompassing Del Norte County California and Lincoln County Montana. Operating
across three time zones over 817,417 square miles, VISN 20 is home to 273 federally recognized American Indian and Alaskan Native tribes, 229 of which are located in Alaska. Spanning
23% of US land mass, VISN 20 is the largest geographic region of VA.
VA Puget Sound (VAPSHCS) and the Portland VA Health Care System (VAPORHCS) were commissioned by Congress and the VA as one of the first three Mental Illness Research, Education, and
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Health & Science University (OHSU) are academic affiliates of NW MIRECC. The mission of NW MIRECC is to improve the quality of life and function of Veterans by developing, evaluating,
and promoting the implementation of effective treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its complex comorbidities. PTSD comorbidities include the behavioral consequences
of repetitive blast mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), Substance Use Disorder (SUD), chronic pain (in particular, post-concussive headaches), cognitive impairment, and increased risk
for neurodegenerative disorders (chronic traumatic encephalopathy [CTE] and Alzheimer’s disease [AD]).
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VA MIRECC's provide for the improvement of the provision of health-care services and related counseling services to eligible veterans suffering from mental illness (especially mental
illness related to service-related conditions) through—
* the conduct of research (including research on improving mental health service facilities of the Department and on improving the delivery of mental health services by the Department);
* the education and training of health care personnel of the Department; and
* the development of improved models and systems for the furnishing of mental health services by the Department.
As part of the VISN 20 NW MIRECC mission to enhance access to mental health expertise, the NW MIRECC collaborates and consults with other MIRECCs and Centers of Excellence, as well as
with other VA, Department of Defense (DoD), Federal, State departments of Veterans Affairs, community agencies, and experts. The close geographic proximity (40 miles) of DoD Joint Base
Lewis-McChord/Madigan Army Medical Center to VAPSHCS has provided an exciting opportunity to develop innovative and productive research, education, and clinical care collaborations
with DoD personnel that address PTSD and its associated conditions in their early stages in active-duty Servicemembers.
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. NW MIRECC research studies significantly contribute to advancements in our understanding of medical problems that lead to health improvements for Veterans and civilians alike. NW
MIRECC studies are conducted through clinical research and through translational research wherein teams of clinicians and scientists work side-by-side to characterize and model key
features of clinical problems and then translate the findings from scientific theory or animal models into practical applications for Veterans. NW MIRECC brings together complementary
research, education, and clinical programs from VAPSHCS and VAPORHCS. The collaborative approach to mental health research, education and treatment has had a profound impact on the
lives of Veterans.
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Please note that the health care information provided in these materials is for educational purposes only. It does not replace the role of a medical practitioner for advice on care and
treatment. If you are looking for professional medical care, find your local VA healthcare center by using the VA Facilities Locator & Directory <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.
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are also for educational purposes only. It does not replace the role of a financial advisor for advice on savings and investments. Investing in your future means saving for retirement,
college or a rainy day fund. If you're working with an investment professional, or someone is trying to sell you an investment, check them out before handing over your hard-earned money
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