S11 E12: Beyond Service: Supporting Veterans and Their Families Through Cancer Care
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With podcast host, Ginger Blackmon, and featuring Alex Balbir, PhD, MBA, and Meghan Wagner from Wounded Warrior Project
In honor of Veterans Day, The PQI Podcast welcomes Meghan and Alex from Wounded Warrior Project to discuss the unique healthcare challenges veterans and their families face and the resources available to support them.
Meghan, Director of Physical Health and Wellness, shares how wellness programs, including the Anticancer Living series, help veterans improve their physical and emotional well-being. Alex, Director of Complex Case Coordination, discusses navigating complex medical needs, overcoming barriers to care, and coordinating services between VA and community providers. Together, they explore the importance of whole-person care, mental health, family support, and the role oncology professionals play in connecting veterans with valuable resources.
This special conversation also highlights NCODA’s ongoing commitment to improving access to quality cancer care for veterans and their families. NCODA honors our nation’s veterans and their families and remains committed to supporting their access to quality cancer care.
NCODA Veterans Initiative: https://ncoda.org/veterans/
Wounded Warrior Project: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
Alex Balbir, PhD, MBA, is Director of Complex Case Coordination at Wounded Warrior Project and a U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps officer in the Reserve. He brings extensive experience in military medicine, public health, and healthcare leadership.
Meghan Wagner is Director of Physical Health and Wellness at Wounded Warrior Project, overseeing programs focused on nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and overall well-being. As a Gold Star daughter and military spouse, she brings a personal passion for supporting veterans and their families.
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