Marcie Polier Swartz

The VA held an information day at the Bob Hope Patriotic Hall on Tuesday July 10, 2018 for developers hoping to be the winner of the 75 year contract to rebuild the VAGLA Campus. Somehow having the detailed discussion in that gorgeous reverential hall was a symbol. Build something beautiful and lasting; yes it will be difficult but it will fill the hearts of Veterans and civilians alike healing years of past neglect.

This month Village for Vets spotlights next year and the programs we hope to bring to fruition. Dogs!  Did you know that dogs can be trained to sense and interrupt deleterious PTSD episodes? If you want to see healing in action, go here: http://www.healveterans.com/ and have a visit with Vicki Topaz who is documenting the healing effects of the Operation Freedom Paws’ program we are hoping to bring to VAGLAHS. The link to this program’s landing page is here https://operationfreedompaws.org.

By Marcie Polier Swartz| This month Village for Vets spotlights next year and the programs we hope to bring to fruition. Dogs!  Did you know that dogs can be trained to sense and interrupt deleterious PTSD episodes? If you want to see healing in action, go here: http://www.healveterans.com/ and have a visit with Vicki Topaz who is documenting the healing effects of the Operation Freedom Paws’ program we are hoping to bring to VAGLAHS.