Drew Helmer MD

Researcher, educator and clinician - Improving the lives of Veterans after combat deployment. Likes and retweets are not official VA endorsement.

[Drew Helmer MD @Doc4Deployed]

Join the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses as we discuss health concerns of Gulf War veterans on July 20 & 21. The meetings are open to all. The flyer contains more information.
#gwi #gulfwarveteran #gulfwar #veteran

[Drew Helmer MD @Doc4Deployed]

Military Exposures & Your Health, a newsletter for veterans with service from 1990 to the present, has released its sixth issue which includes articles about Gulf War Illness, breast cancer and post-9/11 women veterans and other topics.
#GWI #Vethealth

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[IQuESt @IQuEStHouston]

Don't miss #VAResearchWeek at MEDVAMC!
May 16-20th we will be highlighting the great work our researchers are doing to improve the health and well-being of Veterans.

For more info: https://t.co/6OkFj01QNU

[Drew Helmer MD @Doc4Deployed]

Interested to learn about research relevant to Gulf War veterans? The @DeptVetAffairs Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses will be hosting a virtual public meeting! More details here: https://t.co/rWvNlPUkob #Veterans #RACGWVI

[Gulf War Illness Clinical Trials and Interventions @GWICTIC]

#ICYMI We hosted the 2022 SHIELD Conference a few weeks ago featuring:
Dr. Nancy Klimas from @NSU_INIM
Dr. Kimberly Sullivan (@KimSullivanBU) from @BUSPH
Dr. Laila Abdullah from @RoskampInst
Dr. Drew Helmer (@Doc4Deployed) from @VAHouston

[Drew Helmer MD @Doc4Deployed]

If you have trouble with registration, email VA’s War Related Illness and Injury Study Center at [email protected].

[Drew Helmer MD @Doc4Deployed]

If you want to gain some insight into airborne hazards, attend the free Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Class this Thursday, February 24 from 1-3 PM ET. To learn more and to register, see the class flyer at https://t.co/0tr8lhy4zr.
All Veterans will need to register to join in.

[Gulf War Illness Clinical Trials and Interventions @GWICTIC]

2022 SHIELD Conference #SpeakerHighlight:
Dr. Drew Helmer (@Doc4Deployed) will be presenting an update on Genomics of Gulf War Illness!
🗓️Fri., 2/25 | 11 am - 1 pm EST
Register: https://t.co/E89wM9t1je

#GulfWarIllnessResearch

[Gulf War Illness Clinical Trials and Interventions @GWICTIC]

2022 SHIELD Conference #SpeakerHighlight:
Dr. Laila Abdullah from @RoskampInst will be presenting their newest study: Nicotinamide Riboside Clinical Trial for Gulf War illness

Register: https://t.co/E89wM9t1je

🗓️Fri., 2/25 | 11 am - 1 pm EST
#GulfWarIllnessResearch

[Drew Helmer MD @Doc4Deployed]

Learn more about how polyphenols in food might help veterans with Gulf War Illness.

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#vethealth #gulfwarveteran

[Drew Helmer MD @Doc4Deployed]

Join the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses as we discuss the effects of environmental and military exposure on Gulf War Veteran health tomorrow at 11am ET. This meeting is open for all. The flyer contains more information.
#vethealth #gulfwar

[IQuESt @IQuEStHouston]

Protocol for a type 1 hybrid effectiveness/implementation clinical trial of collaborative specialty care for Veterans with Gulf War Illness ⬇️ @Doc4Deployed @vahsrd @WRIISC
https://t.co/LvuSVI95EM

[Gulf War Illness Clinical Trials and Interventions @GWICTIC]

📢 @DeptVetAffairs extends presumptive period for Persian Gulf War Veterans to Dec. 31, 2026.

🔗 https://t.co/wuXoQaFUJ8

#OperationDesertShield #OperationDesertStorm #GulfWarVeterans #GulfWarIllness #ChronicMultisymptomIllness

[Drew Helmer MD @Doc4Deployed]

Join the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses as we share our recommendations to the VA Secretary on September 28th at 11am CT. The meeting is open for all and public comment will open at noon CT. The flyer contains more information.

#vethealth #gulfwar

[Drew Helmer MD @Doc4Deployed]

Join the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses as we share our recommendations to the VA Secretary on September 28th at 11am CT. The meeting is open for all and public comment will open at noon CT. The flyer contains more information.

#vethealth #gulfwar

[Drew Helmer MD @Doc4Deployed]

If you are a veteran or caregiver in the Gulf Coast region interested in learning more about military exposures, there will be a community discussion on Sept. 1, 2021. Relevant resources will be shared.
https://t.co/bZa9t51LH9
#Gulfcoast #veteranhealth #houstonveterans #veteran

[Drew Helmer MD @Doc4Deployed]

If you are a veteran or caregiver in the Gulf Coast region interested in learning more about military exposures, there will be a community discussion on Sept. 1, 2021. Relevant resources will be shared.
https://t.co/bZa9t51LH9
#Gulfcoast #veteranhealth #houstonveterans #veteran

[Drew Helmer MD @Doc4Deployed]

If you are interested in learning about Gulf War Veterans’ illnesses, attend the Research Advisory Committee meeting on August 4. Health issues and complications of aging will be discussed. More details are on the flyer below

#veteranshealth #gulfwarveteran #vethealth

[Gulf War Illness Clinical Trials and Interventions @GWICTIC]

If you or someone you know (caregiver, spouse, family member, friend, or colleague) would be interested in contributing to the knowledge and understanding of Gulf War Illness, please contact 305-575-7648 or email [email protected].

[Drew Helmer MD @Doc4Deployed]

If you are interested in learning about Gulf War Veterans’ illnesses, attend the Research Advisory Committee meeting on August 4. Health issues and complications of aging will be discussed. More details are on the flyer below

#veteranshealth #gulfwarveteran #vethealth