News Archives 2019

Operation Mend cheered on at New York City Veterans Day Parade
(UCLA Health News, November 13, 2019)
As the 11 veterans who have been treated through the UCLA Health Operation Mend program began their 1.2-mile trek for the 100th New York City's Veteran's Day parade, they took a moment to reflect. For many of them, the day was a powerful mark on their collective journey toward healing their wounds of war.

Operation Mend receives gift from Hidden Heroes Fund
(UCLA Health News, June 26, 2019)
UCLA Operation Mend, which provides free surgical, medical and psychological treatment for post-9/11 service members, veterans and their caregivers, has received a $25,000 gift from the Hidden Heroes Fund, a program of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation that supports initiatives serving military caregivers. In 2016, Operation Mend launched the intensive treatment program, a six-week program that provides mental health services for veterans with post-traumatic stress or traumatic brain injury. The program includes and provides mental health services for veterans' caregivers.

UCLA Operation Mend receives $1 million gift for veterans’ mental health services
(UCLA Health News, April 15, 2019)
UCLA Operation Mend, which provides free surgical, medical and psychological treatment for post-9/11 service members, veterans and their families, has received a $1 million gift from The Thalians, a Los Angeles philanthropic group devoted to eliminating the stigma associated with mental illness. Funds will support mental health services for people with post-traumatic stress or traumatic brain injuries, strengthening an intensive treatment program that Operation Mend began in 2016. Starting in June, the program will double the number of participants who receive treatment; the gift will support that expansion.