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Biloxi VA medical center introduces VR therapy

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www.youtube.com – – 2023-08-31 16:14:25

SUMMARY: A special course on virtual reality-based exposure therapy is being introduced at the VA Medical Center in Mississippi. The program aims to treat , particularly military veterans, with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Patients can use virtual reality headsets to revisit their experiences in a controlled manner and create new, less traumatizing memories. The nonprofit organization “Soldier Strong” has donated more than 30 headsets to the VA for this program. Clinical psychologists and innovation specialists at the Coast VA are supporting the use of virtual reality therapy, citing evidence that it works effectively.

Patients can begin using the VR devices at the Biloxi VA Medical Center the group's final training Thursday.

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Mom to Mom – DIY Bee Bath

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www.youtube.com – 25 – 2024-05-20 08:52:10

SUMMARY: On 's Mom to Mom, we're making a bee bath for your garden—a fun and educational activity for kids. Bees, common this time of year, need and can drown if it's too deep. To create a bee bath, you'll need terracotta pots, saucers, paint (like puff or acrylic), Thompson Water Seal to waterproof the pots, glue (like Gorilla Glue), and marbles. Decorate the pots, glue saucers on top, fill with marbles, and seal with Modge Podge. This teaches kids about bees and provides a useful garden feature. Share ideas with us, and see you next time!

Mandy demonstrates how to build a DIY Bee Bath for your garden.

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5/20 – The Chief's “Sunny & Hot” Monday Morning Forecast

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www.youtube.com – 25 – 2024-05-20 08:00:21

SUMMARY: Good morning! Sponsored by The People's Bank, we start with dense fog in the area, making visibility poor, especially around and other regions with less than one mile visibility. This fog will dissipate to reveal clear skies and temperatures reaching 87°F with light northeast winds. Tonight's temperature is expected to drop to 71°F with a waxing moon and more fog by morning. The will remain mostly dry due to high pressure, blocking major weather . Expect a UV index of 10, necessitating sunscreen. Temperatures will be in the mid-80s, potentially reaching low 90s by Thursday and Friday, rain- until the .

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5/19 – Trey Tonnessen's “Calmer Pattern” Sunday Night Forecast

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www.youtube.com – 25 – 2024-05-19 21:53:04

SUMMARY: Good Sunday evening on the Coast and Southern Mississippi! Hope you had a fabulous . Although it's still humid, humidity is slightly lower than last . Temperature values are above average, particularly daytime highs, and will remain warm into tomorrow. and surrounding are in the mid to upper 70s tonight, cooling slightly to low to mid-70s by morning. Winds will be calm, possibly causing light fog. A northwesterly flow in mid-atmosphere brings drier , reducing rain chances for most of the week. Expect mid to upper 80s with fluctuating humidity, minimal rain chances, and low cloud coverage. Stay comfortable!

5/19 – Trey Tonnessen's “Calmer Pattern” Sunday Night

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