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08/30/2017 09:12 AM EDT
Kerry Haynes, mental health chaplain and Gold Star Fellow at South Texas VA health Care System, created the Chaplain Groups for Veterans with Moral Injury to bring peace of mind and soul to Veterans suffering from a wounding of the conscience, whether from their own involvement or the action of someone in authority over them. The post VA chaplain creates group discussion program to help Veterans suffering from a moral injury appeared first on VAntage Point. 08/29/2017 06:00 PM EDT
Harold L. Dawe Jr. served in the Marine Corps for more than 20 years in both World War II and the Korean War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Harold L. Dawe Jr. appeared first on VAntage Point. |
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08/29/2017 02:49 PM EDT
Adapting to different ways of thinking and new behaviors in individual and group sessions provides many opportunities for peer support specialists to share their own recovery stories and help Veterans create meaningful wellness plans. The post VA peer support specialists help Veterans develop and implement personal recovery plans appeared first on VAntage Point. 08/29/2017 12:36 PM EDT
Services such as GI Bill, home loan servicing and VA’s Specially Adapted Housing grant program are standing by to assist Veteran affected by the storm and unprecedented flooding in the Houston area. The post VA continues to provide benefits and services in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey appeared first on VAntage Point. 08/29/2017 11:14 AM EDT
If your VA medical center or outpatient center is closed due to Hurricane Harvey, contact the next closest facility and see if they are open and can help. The post Alternate VA Medical Centers and clinics if your facility is closed or inaccessible appeared first on VAntage Point. 08/29/2017 10:13 AM EDT
Combat Veteran Alexandrea Gries shares her experiences with Veterans to help them overcome their obstacles and issues. “VA is probably the single biggest reason why I’m still alive.” The post Veteran talks about suicide to help other Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. |
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08/29/2017 09:08 AM EDT
When visiting Explore.VA.gov, Veterans can start by clicking the “Get Started” button on the homepage to use the VA Benefits Navigator. After a short questionnaire, Veterans will be matched with links to information about VA benefits they may be eligible to receive. The post ICYMI: #ExploreVA Facebook Live event – Learn how to explore VA benefits appeared first on VAntage Point. 08/28/2017 06:02 PM EDT
Matthew completed basic and advanced training for a Cannon Crewmember. He spent time stationed in Colorado and Kansas, before going to Kosovo. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Matthew Sean Neely appeared first on VAntage Point. |
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08/28/2017 03:09 PM EDT
The VA Integrated Operations Center was activated to coordinate efforts from VA’s central office in Washington. Local and regional assets in Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana are also mobilized to respond and assist those VA facilities most impacted by the storm. The post Responding to the needs of Veterans affected by Hurricane Harvey appeared first on VAntage Point. 08/28/2017 02:41 PM EDT
As Hurricane Harvey barreled in to the East Texas coastline, Friday, the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System call center activated, to support Houston’s Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, as they prepared for the storm. The post VA team in Arkansas takes the call supporting Hurricane Harvey response appeared first on VAntage Point. 08/28/2017 01:33 PM EDT
At VA, we believe that Veterans and all American citizens have the right to know what our organization is doing to hold team members accountable. That’s why we’re now posting information regarding adverse employee actions on a weekly basis. This is a big step forward in our commitment to transparency and accountability, as it makes us the country’s first federal agency to publicize such data. By doing so, we’ll highlight opportunities for improvement to help staff members continually grow as professionals. In turn, we will raise the standard of care for our Veterans. If you’re interested in building on our … The post Advancing our culture of accountability in Veteran care appeared first on VAntage Point. |
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08/27/2017 06:03 PM EDT
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Monique Lynelle Gray. Monique was deployed in South Korea from 2008 to 2009. Monique, an Automated Logistical Specialist, began her service in the Army as a member of the Army Reserves from 1997 to 1999. From 2006 to 2009 Monique served on active duty in the Army and was deployed in South Korea for one year, from 2008 to 2009. Monique received an Honorable Discharge. Monique currently resides in Bowie, MD and works at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center as a contractor in administration. She is a finalist for Ms. Veteran America, a competition that … The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Monique Lynelle Gray appeared first on VAntage Point. |
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08/26/2017 06:01 PM EDT
In a Lackland Talespinner feature, William, while training at Lackland AFB said, “My father brought us to America to find freedom and we have found it.” The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran William Stefaniuk appeared first on VAntage Point. |
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08/25/2017 10:54 AM EDT
The national research project began in 2011 and currently is the largest genomic database in the world with nearly 600,000 Veteran volunteers nationwide. The post Million Veteran Program reaches milestone in Arizona appeared first on VAntage Point. |
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08/25/2017 07:30 AM EDT
Rory Cooper, a disabled Veteran, is going to talk to us about his service in the Army, his spinal cord injury, accommodations for people using wheelchairs, and his research that is benefiting those with similar disabilities. The post [Podcast] #45: Rory Cooper – Army Veteran, VA Research Engineer appeared first on VAntage Point. 08/25/2017 07:27 AM EDT
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James “Jimmy” Buckland. Jimmy honorably served for 21 years in Panama, Desert Storm, Khobar Towers, OIF, and OEF. The post Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran James Buckland appeared first on VAntage Point. 08/24/2017 06:01 PM EDT
Juan passed away on April 25, 2017. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his meritorious achievement in active combat. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Juan Zepeda appeared first on VAntage Point. 08/24/2017 04:24 PM EDT
Today, we’re sharing Part 2 of our interview with Associate Chief of Pharmacy, Christina White. She gives us deeper insight into pharmacy life and her personal experience with VA. What role does Pharmacy play in VA’s integrated model of care? Part of the PACT model is having a clinical pharmacy specialist on the team who addresses medication issues. The physician can refer a patient to the pharmacist between visits if they need to focus more intensively on, for example, blood sugar. So, the pharmacist is essential to the PACT team because they help the provider get the patient to their … The post Get to know one of VA’s pharmacy leaders: Part II appeared first on VAntage Point. |
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08/24/2017 12:53 PM EDT
The most common mistakes are too many high-calorie or high-fat additions and not enough healthy carbohydrates or lean proteins to make the salad filling enough for a meal. The post VA dietitian offers tips on turning a salad into a complete meal appeared first on VAntage Point. 08/24/2017 12:17 PM EDT
Women are the fastest growing group within the Veteran population. For example, the Charleston VAMC women’s health program serves more than 9,000 female Veterans. Learn more about the changing face of women Veterans and what VA is doing to meet their health care needs. The post How much do you know about VA women Veterans health care? appeared first on VAntage Point. |
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08/23/2017 06:02 PM EDT
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Andrew Richardson. Andrew served in Afghanistan, Qatar, Japan, and Guam. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Andrew Richardson appeared first on VAntage Point. |