The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recetly announced a significant update to health care access for women veterans. The VA has eliminated the administrative requirement of obtaining a primary care referral for gynecology appointments. Read more from DAV Magazine ➡️ dav.la/48OHHHf.
Veterans: Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research is actively recruiting for a PTSD study testing psilocybin and MDMA, paired with structured support. See if you qualify.
PAMVET Trial — Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Resarch
www.hopkinspsychedelic.org
Joseph P. Masotta is a remarkable veteran who continues to inspire younger generations of DAV members through his dedication to serving his fellow veterans. He celebrated his 100th birthday on April 17.
DAV National Commander Coleman Nee and Dept. of Massachusetts Senior Vice Commander Dennis Devine recently paid Masotta a visit at his home to recognize his impressive 76 years of service to DAV Chapter 3 in Dorchester.
Masotta is pictured on the far left with a group of DAV members and President John F. Kennedy, who is the only U.S. president to become a DAV member.
After losing his left arm and leg to an IED blast in 2005, Noah Galloway rebuilt his life in extraordinary ways. He has graced the cover of Men’s Health and was a finalist on Dancing With the Stars. But behind the achievements was a quieter struggle with his own mental health. Today, Noah shares how psychedelic‑assisted therapies helped him face his deepest challenges and find a path toward healing.
Learn more about how psychedelic‑assisted therapies are helping veterans at www.dav.org/mindscapes/.
