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June 12th: Women Veterans Day, History and Contributions by Women Who Served
Women Veterans (Recognition) Day is observed on June 12 in the United States, to commemorate the anniversary of the Women's Armed...
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Jun 106 min read


VETERAN VOICES FOR FIBROMYALGIA FOUNDER HONORS THE FALLEN ON MEMORIAL DAY
Pictured here: Left side, World War II Army Veteran Staff Sergent Ellis. Right side, Kristal Kent, Army Veteran and Founder of Veteran...
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Jun 14 min read


ADVOCACY, PROCLAMATIONS, & RESOLUTIONS: UNITING THE FIBROMYALGIA COMMUNITY ONE ACTION AT A TIME
In late 2020, Kristal Kent, founder of Veteran Voices For Fibromyalgia and The Fibromyalgia Pain Chronicles, identified the need for collaboration among advocates in the Fibromyalgia Community. Instead of working independently, she aimed to unite non-profit organizations and patient experts through collective efforts. In early 2021, Kristal applied for grants to support these initiatives, leading to the creation of #TeamFibro, a consortium focused on collaborative advocacy an
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May 173 min read


VVFF Founder Speaks with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dennis McDonough
Written By Kristal Kent - Founder of Veteran Voices For Fibromyalgia On Wednesday May 15th, I had the opportunity to speak with the...
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May 17, 20241 min read


BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH LEGISLATORS
As an advocate focused mostly on healthcare policy and legislative advocacy, I am often asked how I connect with, and establish...
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May 5, 20246 min read


Veteran Voices For Fibromyalgia 2024 Advocacy Initiatives
STATE GOVERNOR PROCLAMATION REQUESTS FOR FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY, WOMEN VETERANS DAY., AND CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTION REQUESTS SUBMITTED...
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May 3, 20245 min read


VVFF Veteran Initiative Positively Impacts Military Personnel And Veterans
Veteran Voices For Fibromyalgia (VVFF) is a huge supporter of other nonprofits serving the Fibromyalgia, Military and Veteran...
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May 3, 20242 min read


VA Telehealth Medical Services Fails Veterans
UPDATE: Since publishing this article, Veteran Voices For Fibromyalgia (VVFF) founder Kristal Kent, received correspondence via email, on...
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Jan 15, 20245 min read


Burdick Custom Flags Honors Veteran Voices For Fibromyalgia
On November 20th 2023, Joe Burdick of Burdick Custom Flags presented VVFF’s founder, Kristal Kent, with a hand crafted wooden flag, to...
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Nov 26, 20231 min read


Fox 8 News Veterans Day Tribute Features Veteran Voices For Fibromyalgia
In honor of Veteran's Day, FOX 8 News | Cleveland, New Day Cleveland News Anchor, Natalie Herbick and Co-Host Travis Mills, founder of...
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Nov 26, 20231 min read


TOP 10 HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FOR THOSE LIVING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS AND CHRONIC PAIN:
Do you know someone who is living with chronic illness or chronic pain? Not sure what kind of holidays gifts to give them? Here are some...
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Nov 24, 20234 min read


When I Unknowingly Saved A Soldier’s Life…
The month of June is PTSD Awareness Month and June 27th is National PTSD Awareness Day. Trigger Warning For All Readers: Before...
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Jun 18, 202310 min read


SARIN EXPOSURE, GULF WAR ILLNESS, AND FIBROMYALGIA
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSWMC) conducted a study looking into the cause of Gulf War Illness (GWI) in Veterans....
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May 28, 20235 min read


2023 Fibromyalgia State Proclamations...
In honor of May 12th, which is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Veteran Voices For Fibromyalgia (VVFF) Team Members Anu Datta - North...
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May 27, 20232 min read


2023 Fibromyalgia Legislative Advocacy Day
On May 10th and May 11th, 2023, Veteran Voices For Fibromyalgia Team Members, joined ranks with Fibromyalgia Driven Organizations and...
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May 26, 20232 min read


Veterans and the Scourge of Invisible Illnesses...
In collaboration with BrainDagger Films, Veteran Voices For Fibromyalgia Team Members Anu Datta, Kristal Kent and Veteran Voices For...
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Mar 27, 20232 min read


Fibromyalgia and Brain Fog: Please Excuse Me... I'm Having Technical Difficulties...
Please Stand By, I Am Having Technical Difficulties.... 🤔🧠 Chronic Fatigue and Chronic Pain are constant companions of Fibromyalgia....
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Feb 24, 20232 min read


This Is Anxiety...
Anxiety Is Like... Anxiety is like a person who believes they are failing in life while simultaneously believing they are succeeding in...
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Feb 24, 20232 min read


TIPS TO PROACTIVELY ADVOCATE FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE NEEDS
One question often asked is how a person can effectively advocate for their healthcare needs. VVFF Founder, Kristal Kent, provides tips...
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Dec 21, 20223 min read


Legally Protected Patient Healthcare Rights
What are your legally protected patient healthcare rights? How do you identify if you experience a patient rights violation? How do you...
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Dec 19, 20222 min read
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