Discover the Benefits You've Earned at the We Care Vet Fair™ Every veteran has a story; a story of courage, sacrifice, commitment, and service. Whether you served for four years or twenty-four, in peacetime or during conflict, your dedication helped protect the freedoms we enjoy today. But after the uniform comes off, many veterans face a different kind of challenge: navigating the benefits, resources, and support they've earned through their military service. That's why the

The Center for the Advancement of Military and Emergency Services Research (AMES Center) at Kennesaw State University was established to foster state and national partnerships that support scientifically rigorous research and the development and refinement of evidence-based interventions for military and emergency services personnel, their families, and communities. Due to our extensive partnerships and commitment to service, the AMES Center was recognized by the American Pub

When it comes to breast health, early detection matters. But for many women, traditional screenings can feel intimidating, uncomfortable, expensive, or difficult to schedule. That’s why more healthcare providers are turning to the innovative iBreastExam, a quick, painless, radiation-free breast screening technology designed to make early detection more accessible. How Does iBreastExam Work? The iBreastExam is an FDA-cleared handheld device that uses advanced sensor technology

As the owner of a Homewatch CareGivers agency serving East Cobb, Marietta, Kennesaw, (Cobb County), and all of Paulding County, I have the privilege of helping Veterans, seniors, individuals with disabilities and their families navigate some of life’s most important moments. Every day, we meet families who are trying to balance work, children, care giving responsibilities, and the emotional stress that often comes with aging or illness. Caring for another can be daunting and

The Sara Hightower Regional Library System is your information hub. With six branches across Chattooga, Floyd, and Polk County, the library is here to help you get access to the information you need. Through your local library, you can read for pleasure or learn a new skill or hobby, search for jobs, use free technology, take technology home with you, research your family history, and so much more. A Georgia PINES library card is free. Just stop by your closest library branch

The Georgia Attorney General’s Office is urging older adults to stay informed on how to recognize and avoid some common scams, and the nonprofit Georgia SMP program wants to help spread the word. While these schemes can and do happen to people of all ages, the perpetrators often target older adults because they are frequently home during the day, have money saved, and may be too polite to hang up the phone, states a consumer alert released by the Attorney General’s Office. T

Many military members and veterans lack access to financial advice. A significant portion of their income, or financial well being, comes from pensions, annuities or tax breaks instead of investment assets which don’t fit typical advisor fee models.

Combat veterans who served in the theaters of operations during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), or Operation New Dawn (OND) after November 11, 1998, have access to a special benefit. They qualify for 10 years of free VA health care for service-related conditions following discharge. This enhanced eligibility period provides faster access to care for combat-related illnesses or injuries, regardless of income or disability rating. Understanding

Hesitation can lead to missed opportunities for savings, support, and peace of mind.