Paula Pedene

Marine Corps Veteran Gives Back By Leading Community Resilience Program

Southwest Behavioral Health Services offers a Community Resilience Center which provides a cutting-edge resource in holistic treatment for adults experiencing the effects of severe mental illness, substance abuse, and co-morbid disorders. Participants receive an individualized program based on personal needs and preferences. They use a Recovery Model framework that breaks down barriers and supports success. Former Infantry […]

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Helps Us Remember Our Military and Veterans With A Never Forget Garden and Marker

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Some say there is a unifying effect in the language that flowers offer in expressing the profound emotions of patriotism, remembrance, and love. That’s why Matt Scott is hoping Arizona residents will consider placing a Never Forget Garden and Marker at their homes. “As a member of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of

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Veterans Day High School Essay Competition Now Open through Sept. 13

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Honoring America’s Veterans (HAV) is inviting all Arizona High School students to share their stories of inspiration, hope, and gratitude for veterans by entering the annual Essay Competition. HAV awards cash prizes to the top four entries and their teachers. This year’s theme is The USA, A Beacon of Liberty. Essay judging will focus on

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Former Linguist Now Offers A Mindful Life Acupuncture

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There is something about military service, that conquers many divides. When I first met Lesley Johnsen, we immediately bonded. She was an Air Force veteran, and I was a Navy veteran. We started talking about our military job occupations, where we were stationed, and how our service led us to our present-day careers. Johnsen served

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Executive Inc.: Meet Paula Pedene, former VA whistleblower now Phoenix Veterans Day parade organizer (Video)

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Known nationally for blowing the whistle on problems within the Phoenix VA Health Care System, Paula Pedene has for years embraced a role doing what she loves most — organizing the annual Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. Retired with 40 years in federal service, she’s now writing a book on her whistleblower experience. Read more: https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2020/08/07/paula-pedene-organizes-phoenix-veterans-day-parade.html

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USAF Veteran Gains New Career Thanks to DOD-Civilian Partnership

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Thanks to a partnership between the Department of Defense Skill-Bridge program and Phoenix West Commercial, U.S. Air Force veteran Brandy Braveboy has a new opportunity as a commercial real estate agent. A native of Tempe, Braveboy spent 20 years in the military with more than eight years of service overseas. Her interest in commercial real

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US Army Corps of Engineers Readies St. Luke’s Medical Center for COVID-19 Surge Capacity

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By Paula L. Pedene, APR, Fellow PRSA Veterans Voice Columnist, Arizona Republic Due to COVID-19, Arizona was looking for ways to enhance hospital capacity if needed. To do this, they turned to the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) to help. They had their eyes on the potential of St. Luke’s Medical Center as an alternate

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Remembering Ex Prisoner of War Henry Ong Jr.

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by Paula L. Pedene APR, Fellow PRSA The Arizona Republic Veterans Voice Columnist This week, my heart is a bit heavier as I share the loss of one of my friends, Henry Ong Jr. I met Ong in 2002 when he became one of the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade Veteran Grand Marshals. That year we

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VA launches COVID-19 screening tool

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Medical centers run by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are dealing with a surge of COVID-19 patients across the country. VA is combatting the virus with several approaches. In March, they created an operations plan to protect Veterans and staff from acquiring COVID-19 infection. Their strategy includes ways to leverage technology, communications as well

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Dr. Alyshia Smith is the new Phoenix VA health Care System Director

VA Appoints New Medical Center Director at Phoenix VA Health Care System

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is promoting Dr. Alyshia Smith to the role of Executive Director of the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS). As the Executive Director, Dr. Smith will provide strategic direction and leadership to more than 2100 staff. She has been the Interim Director since the departure of Rima Ann Nelson

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