Daily News | Mehmet Oz talks to veterans near Scranton about mental health, COVID-19 and fighting the status quo
on Aug. 12, the first public event since he won the primary election.
Oz said he’s vaccinated and boosted and supports vaccinating older Americans but “vaccinating young adults and children does not make sense to me.” Oz spent much of the hourlong event listening to the veterans talk about issues such as lengthy wait times to get medical care at the VA and the lack of proactive outreach to help veterans struggling with mental health issues. The conversation was at times highly emotional, with stories about trauma, suicide, and drug use.
Oz said telemedicine could be a life-saver for people who need mental health services, particularly in rural areas. He said as a heart surgeon he’s heard from veterans about their military trauma ahead of big surgeries.
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