US Department of Veterans Affairs: 2021 Advocacy Event

March 23, 2021

Advancing GI Health for Veterans: Insights from the US Department of Veterans Affairs

Join Karen Block, PhD, and Arun Sharma, PhD, in this enlightening session from the IFFGD 2021 Advocacy Event, as they delve into the US Department of Veterans Affairs’ efforts to address gastrointestinal (GI) disorders among veterans.

In this video, we cover important topics, including:

  • GI portfolios within the Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Research programs dedicated to veterans with GI disorders
  • The Gulf War Program and its initiatives

Explore more from our 2021 Virtual Advocacy Event, including the full agenda, educational programs, and individual session recordings, by visiting: https://iffgd.org/get-involved/advocate…

Read more about how military service can lead to IBS and other GI disorders here.

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