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VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #HonoringVets: Army Veteran Lori Piestewa 11/29/2020 02:01 PM EST Lori Piestewa, a single mother of two, hoped to one day realize her goal of attaining a college degree. But in April 2003, she became the first Native American soldier and the first woman to die in the Iraq War. For this #NNAHM, we honor her service. The post #HonoringVets: Army Veteran Lori Piestewa appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Mitchelene BigMan 11/29/2020 11:30 AM EST During National Native American Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Mitchelene BigMan, who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Mitchelene BigMan appeared first on VAntage Point. VA woman Veteran author: Air Force Veteran Angelica “Angel” Pilato 11/29/2020 09:00 AM EST Each month, VA’s Center for Women Veterans profiles a different woman Veteran author as part of their Women Veteran Authors Book Corner. November’s author is Air Force Veteran Angelica “Angel” Pilato, who served from 1967 to 1972 on active duty and the Reserve from 1974-1991. The post VA woman Veteran author: Air Force Veteran Angelica “Angel” Pilato appeared first on VAntage Point. 750 women Veterans have taken this course 11/28/2020 04:00 PM EST Transitioning service woman or new woman Veteran? This Air Force Veteran highly recommends you join the more than 750 other women Veterans who have taken advantage of this free training resource. The post 750 women Veterans have taken this course appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on November 28, 2020November 29, 2020 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Are you 65 or older? A flu shot can protect you 11/28/2020 02:00 PM EST If you are a Veteran 65 or older, you are at higher risk for moderate to severe flu illness. The CDC estimates that 70 to 85 percent of flu-related deaths are in those 65 and older. The post Are you 65 or older? A flu shot can protect you appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Pascal Cleatus Poolaw Sr. 11/28/2020 11:30 AM EST During National Native American Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Pascal Poolaw Sr., who served during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Pascal Cleatus Poolaw Sr. appeared first on VAntage Point. My Life, My Story #4: Harry Johnson: A guard, a donkey, and a cart 11/28/2020 09:00 AM EST Almost 94,000 Americans were held as prisoners-of-war in Europe during World War II. In this episode of the “My Life, My Story” podcast, you’ll hear the story of Harry Johnson, who managed to escape. The post My Life, My Story #4: Harry Johnson: A guard, a donkey, and a cart appeared first on VAntage Point. VBA Celebrates Native American Heritage Day 11/27/2020 04:00 PM EST VBA proudly celebrates Native American Heritage Day. This day was established to honor and recognize the first people of this nation – Native Americans – and to celebrate their cultural heritage and integral importance to our past, present and future. The post VBA Celebrates Native American Heritage Day appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   TAC Talks #4: Multi-Step Advisory Evaluations 11/27/2020 02:00 PM EST In this episode of TAC Talks, the hosts present a peak behind the federal acquisition curtain on evaluations. The post TAC Talks #4: Multi-Step Advisory Evaluations appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran John B. Herrington 11/27/2020 11:30 AM EST During National Native American Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran John B. Herrington, who served as an aviator and NASA astronaut. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran John B. Herrington appeared first on VAntage Point. VA’s online resources for Veterans now more convenient 11/27/2020 10:00 AM EST VA offers free online self-help resources that can now be accessed by computer or mobile device. These online tools and resources have been updated so you can use them at home or on the go. The post VA’s online resources for Veterans now more convenient appeared first on VAntage Point. Brain trauma: Combined treatment improves cell connectivity in important memory center of the brain 11/27/2020 09:00 AM EST Understanding that traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the signature wound from the post-9-11 conflicts, and that one of the top symptoms of TBI is memory loss, the researchers focused their lab tests on the hippocampus, an important memory center in the brain. The post Brain trauma: Combined treatment improves cell connectivity in important memory center of the brain appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on November 26, 2020November 26, 2020 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Isabelle Cook: In Times of War 11/26/2020 02:00 PM EST World War II Veteran Isabelle Cook witnessed the comings and goings of thousands of soldiers as a nurse, inspiring her to write her book “In Times of War.” The post Isabelle Cook: In Times of War appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Charles Schulz 11/26/2020 11:30 AM EST On the anniversary of his birthday, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Charles Schulz, who served during WWII and created the comic strip “Peanuts.” The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Charles Schulz appeared first on VAntage Point. USAF Veteran – what Thanksgiving means to me 11/26/2020 10:00 AM EST AF Veteran considers Thanksgiving Day a calendar celebration of a 365-day scorecard of appreciation. He is thankful for the kindness and compassion VA staff demonstrate in caring for our Veterans. The post USAF Veteran – what Thanksgiving means to me appeared first on VAntage Point. Cutting-edge COVID-19 testing system at Northport VAMC 11/25/2020 04:00 PM EST Northport VAMC recently acquired a BioFire respiratory panel system to aid in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The system reduces the wait time for Veterans down from two days to one hour. The post Cutting-edge COVID-19 testing system at Northport VAMC appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Lung cancer nonprofit and VA partnership 11/25/2020 02:00 PM EST VA-GO2 partnership will focus on developing and sharing technical resources with health care professionals inside and outside of VA so they are informed as to the importance of screening. The post Lung cancer nonprofit and VA partnership appeared first on VAntage Point. ICYMI: Facebook LIVE VA Caregiver Support Program Expansion 11/25/2020 12:00 PM EST VA and Vietnam Veterans of American hosted a Facebook Live event about the recent expansion of VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers to WWII, Korean and Vietnam Veterans. The post ICYMI: Facebook LIVE VA Caregiver Support Program Expansion appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Leoma Benjiman Blackmon 11/25/2020 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Leoma Benjiman Blackmon, who served at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked Dec. 7, 1941. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Leoma Benjiman Blackmon appeared first on VAntage Point. A special Thanksgiving thank you 11/25/2020 10:00 AM EST VA Voluntary Service says thank you for more than $25 million in gifts and donations to VA designated for COVID-19 support. Communities and organizations nationwide help Veterans and their families. The post A special Thanksgiving thank you appeared first on VAntage Point. Alternative fuels: VA scientist experimenting with blood sugar to power prostheses, implantable devices 11/25/2020 09:00 AM EST In his latest technological challenge, he’s co-leading the development of an innovative power source for wearable devices like prostheses and implantable devices, such as pacemakers or deep brain stimulators, that will harvest electricity from blood sugar. If successful, the technology will be the first of its kind. The post Alternative fuels: VA scientist experimenting with blood sugar to power prostheses, implantable devices appeared first on VAntage Point. Volunteer for coronavirus research at VA 11/24/2020 04:00 PM EST As a leader in health research, VA is working to find ways to prevent and treat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Read how you can be part of these efforts and what to expect if you volunteer. The post Volunteer for coronavirus research at VA appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on November 24, 2020November 25, 2020 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Fellows program provides postgraduates a path to a VA Career 11/24/2020 02:00 PM EST The prestigious Presidential Management Fellows Program lays the groundwork for postgraduates interested in careers at VA. The post Fellows program provides postgraduates a path to a VA Career appeared first on VAntage Point. Safely celebrate the holidays this year 11/24/2020 02:00 PM EST It’s a holiday season like none other. Without endangering the health of your relatives and friends, how can you safely celebrate the holidays this year? Here are some helpful tips. The post Safely celebrate the holidays this year appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Lloyd E. Zachariae 11/24/2020 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Lloyd Elton Zachariae, who served as a fighter pilot during World War II and in the Air National Guard. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Lloyd E. Zachariae appeared first on VAntage Point. VA and Army collaborate in response to COVID-19 11/24/2020 09:50 AM EST VA is collaborating with the Army to open a 16-bed mobile intensive care unit on the co-located campus of the William Beaumont Medical Center and the El Paso VA Health Care System. The post VA and Army collaborate in response to COVID-19 appeared first on VAntage Point. Legendary physician revolutionized field of cardiovascular surgery 11/24/2020 09:00 AM EST “Many consider Michael E. DeBakey to be the greatest surgeon ever,” the Journal of the American Medical Association wrote in 2005. The post Legendary physician revolutionized field of cardiovascular surgery appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on November 23, 2020November 24, 2020 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Live Whole Health #47 – Name that emotion to manage stress 11/23/2020 04:00 PM EST Stress plays an important part in our day to day life. Left unchecked, it can affect our ability to feel balanced, both mentally and physically.  Allowing yourself space and time to recognize and release those feelings of excess stress is an important part of self-care. The post Live Whole Health #47 – Name that emotion to manage stress appeared first on VAntage Point. Quiet Zones improve Veteran patient experience and recovery 11/23/2020 02:00 PM EST The Iron Mountain, Michigan VAMC is quietly helping their patients have a more restful experience while staying overnight at the hospital with quiet kits. The post Quiet Zones improve Veteran patient experience and recovery appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Robert Glen Andree 11/23/2020 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Robert Glen Andree, who served in the Vietnam War and retired after 21 years of service. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Robert Glen Andree appeared first on VAntage Point. Veteran rediscovers life after opioids 11/23/2020 10:00 AM EST Air Force Veteran AJ Ethridge, Jr. talks about the drastic improvement in his life since conquering a decade-long addiction to opioids. He now says there’s hope for anyone living with pain. The post Veteran rediscovers life after opioids appeared first on VAntage Point. Code Platoon offers software development training for Veterans and spouses 11/23/2020 09:00 AM EST Code Platoon trains Veterans and their spouses with the skills and certificates necessary to find employment as a full stack developer The post Code Platoon offers software development training for Veterans and spouses appeared first on VAntage Point. Borne the Battle #221: Air Force Veteran Mark Harper, President and CMO, We Are the Mighty 11/23/2020 08:00 AM EST This week’s Borne the Battle features Air Force Veteran Mark Harper, who was daunted by the prospect of joining the military but found his niche as a content creator for combat camera. He then used his military experiences to begin a career in the entertainment industry. These skills allowed him to create a unique position of leading a media company to tell military stories. The post Borne the Battle #221: Air Force Veteran Mark Harper, President and CMO, We Are the Mighty appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on November 22, 2020November 23, 2020 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Robert Balfour 11/22/2020 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Robert Balfour, who served as a communications officer in the Pacific during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Robert Balfour appeared first on VAntage Point. VA staff helps Veteran celebrate 50th wedding anniversary 11/22/2020 09:00 AM EST Navy Veteran Gary Heckman and his wife Peach celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. VA Video Connect, nurses, chaplains, food services and one very determined VA social worker made it happen. The post VA staff helps Veteran celebrate 50th wedding anniversary appeared first on VAntage Point. America’s oldest Veterans Day observance 11/21/2020 04:00 PM EST Nov. 11, 1919: “Business will be suspended in city today, All to join in the Welcome Home Celebration.” That was the start of the Veterans Day observance in Leavenworth, Kansas. The post America’s oldest Veterans Day observance appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Alvin K. Dickson 11/21/2020 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Alvin K. Dickson, who helped rescue a trapped infantry unit during the Battle of the Bulge. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Alvin K. Dickson appeared first on VAntage Point. Creating provider-to-provider support 11/20/2020 04:00 PM EST The Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program offers free consultations and training for all providers in the VA health care system and the community who are treating Veterans at risk for suicide. 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