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Enjoy the Fireworks, but Don't Forget Veterans

By Kansas News Service
Published July 4, 2018 at 5:46 PM CDT
Fireworks light the night sky during the Independence Day Celebration at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 30, 2016. (photo credit: U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Danielle Quilla)
Fireworks light the night sky during the Independence Day Celebration at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 30, 2016. (photo credit: U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Danielle Quilla)

Mental health professionals who provide services to veterans are preparing for an influx of calls this week because of Fourth of July fireworks. Sophia Tulp reports.

Revelers are urged to be respectful of their neighbors who may be struggling with PTSD when lighting off fireworks this week.

 
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The Kansas News Service produces essential enterprise reporting, diving deep and connecting the dots in tracking the policies, issues and and events that affect the health of Kansans and their communities. The team is based at KCUR and collaborates with public media stations and other news outlets across Kansas. Kansas News Service stories and photos may be republished at no cost with proper attribution and a link back to kcur.org. The Kansas News Service is made possible by a group of funding organizations, led by the Kansas Health Foundation. Other founders include United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, Sunflower Foundation, REACH Healthcare Foundation and the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City.
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