WestCare Foundation Joins Military to Medicine Employer Network
Falls Church VA – (November 3, 2011) – Inova Health System’s program, Military to Medicine®, welcomes WestCare Foundation as a national healthcare employer and an organization committed to support the hiring of qualified military family members. WestCare Foundation has over three decades of experience in community oriented health programs and high quality services, with numerous locations throughout the U.S. and in the Caribbean and Pacific Islands.
Military to Medicine®, a non-profit, national military service organization of Inova Health System, seeks to connect qualified military spouses, wounded warriors and their caregivers, Veterans, National Guard, Reserve and service members transitioning to civilian employment with careers in healthcare.
“WestCare is an ideal partner for our military families. They are a solid organization that values military service in a growing industry with opportunities in numerous communities,” says Daniel Nichols, Executive Director, Military to Medicine®, Inova Health System. “By joining in the support of our military families they are part of the solution needed by our nation in these tough economic times,” explains Nichols, adding “We salute you WestCare!”
Dick Steinberg, WestCare President and CEO, noted, “Veterans and their families are part of the fabric of WestCare and its delivery of services.”
Mr. Steinberg, himself a Vietnam-era veteran, went on to say, “WestCare provides veteran programs addressing substance abuse, mental health, and family assistance. Additionally, WestCare’s FAVA entity (Family Alliance for Veterans of America) focuses on the families of veterans in need throughout the country. Veterans helping veterans is a keystone of WestCare veterans’ programs. WestCare looks forward to working with Military to Medicine® as we continue to uplift the human spirit!”
ABOUT MILITARY TO MEDICINE
Military to Medicine®, a non-profit, national military service organization of Inova Health System, seeks to connect qualified military spouses, wounded warriors and their caregivers, Veterans, National Guard, Reserve and service members transitioning to civilian employment, with careers in healthcare. Its National Healthcare Career Network connects hiring healthcare employers with qualified military talent across the country. Military to Medicine is headquartered in Falls Church, VA, with charitable activities in nine countries worldwide. Learn more about Military to Medicine at www.militarytomedicine.org
ABOUT WESTCARE FOUNDATION
WestCare Foundation, based in Las Vegas, NV, is one of the nation’s most extensive and fastest growing not-for-profit providers of behavioral health services. With numerous programs in locations throughout the U.S. and in the Caribbean and Pacific Islands, WestCare is proud to partner with Military to Medicine. Our job opportunities include, but are not limited to, attractive positions for mental health practitioners and addiction counselors featuring competitive salaries and benefits. Programs directly serving military veterans and their families are also WestCare specialties. Please visit www.westcare.com to view employment listings in our various locations and for more information about WestCare and its programs.