Posted on January 30, 2021January 30, 2021

VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Max E. Mabry 01/30/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Max E. Mabry, who served as an aviation cadet during World War II and instructor during the Korean War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Max E. Mabry appeared first on VAntage Point. Enter for a Chance to Win a $500 Valentine’s Gift Package on ShopVCS.com 01/29/2021 04:00 PM EST Sign up for a ShopVCS.com account and be entered for a chance to win a $500 Valentine Gift Package and get Valentine’s Day squared away with gifts on sale. The post Enter for a Chance to Win a $500 Valentine’s Gift Package on ShopVCS.com appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on January 29, 2021January 30, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   VA seeks executives to lead Veteran care in Michigan and more 01/29/2021 02:00 PM EST You can make a big impact and help shape Veterans’ health care as a VA Medical Center executive director or chief of staff. The post VA seeks executives to lead Veteran care in Michigan and more appeared first on VAntage Point. Acting Secretary Tran: VA to ease economic hardships for Veterans, their families, survivors and caregivers 01/29/2021 12:30 PM EST VA is steadfast leading the way in President Joseph Biden’s Jan. 22 Executive Order to deliver economic relief to Americans amid the COVID-19 crisis by addressing economic hardships the Veteran community faces during the ongoing pandemic.  The post Acting Secretary Tran: VA to ease economic hardships for Veterans, their families, survivors and caregivers appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Martha Ellen Birkhead 01/29/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Martha Ellen Birkhead, who served in the U.S., Italy and South Korea in the Army Nurse Corps. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Martha Ellen Birkhead appeared first on VAntage Point. Black Veterans support group brings fellowship, community, brotherhood 01/29/2021 10:00 AM EST A Seattle based Black Veterans support group helps Veterans with mental health conditions by strengthening community bonds. It’s about the importance of staying connected with each other and friends. The post Black Veterans support group brings fellowship, community, brotherhood appeared first on VAntage Point. RallyPoint members pay tribute to Veterans during the pandemic 01/28/2021 04:00 PM EST RallyPoint online community members pay tribute to and visit graves for others who are unable to travel or visit their deceased loved ones. Join this conversation and more on RallyPoint. The post RallyPoint members pay tribute to Veterans during the pandemic appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   VA Researchers Who Served: Nicholas Gatto 01/28/2021 02:00 PM EST Every piece of research done at HERL has the potential to improve the lives of Veterans and other people with disabilities. But the top priority is always on those who have served The post VA Researchers Who Served: Nicholas Gatto appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Diego D. Pongo 01/28/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOftheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Diego D. Pongo, a Raider who was killed in action fighting ISIS in Iraq. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Diego D. Pongo appeared first on VAntage Point. Columbia VA supports regional medical center with vaccine freezer 01/28/2021 10:00 AM EST When a regional medical center reached out to the Columbia VA with an urgent need for an ultra-low freezer to store COVID-19 vaccines, VA answered the call to support the request – VA’s Fourth Mission. The post Columbia VA supports regional medical center with vaccine freezer appeared first on VAntage Point. Three Diffusion of Excellence practices impacting Veteran lives across the country 01/28/2021 09:00 AM EST By finding, supporting, spreading, and adapting practices at VA, Diffusion of Excellence is bringing the best care and practices to more and more Veterans. The post Three Diffusion of Excellence practices impacting Veteran lives across the country appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans deserve leader who will ‘fight relentlessly,’ says SecVA nominee 01/27/2021 05:00 PM EST Veterans deserve a leader who will “fight relentlessly” for them, said Denis McDonough, President Joe Biden’s nominee for VA secretary. The post Veterans deserve leader who will ‘fight relentlessly,’ says SecVA nominee appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on January 27, 2021January 28, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   2021: Veterans Health Administration’s 75th anniversary 01/27/2021 02:00 PM EST For 75 years, the Veterans Health Administration has honored America’s Veterans by providing exceptional care to improve their health and well-being. This new video reviews VA’s legacy of caring. The post 2021: Veterans Health Administration’s 75th anniversary appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Tom Willow 01/27/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Tom Willow, who served as a newspaper editor at Fort Benning, Georgia, in the 1950s. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Tom Willow appeared first on VAntage Point. VA’s 75-year partnership with America’s medical schools 01/27/2021 10:00 AM EST Policy Memorandum Number 2, signed Jan, 30, 1946, provided the legal basis for affiliations between VA and the nation’s medical schools, launching a long tradition of collaborative partnerships. The post VA’s 75-year partnership with America’s medical schools appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans can receive benefit payments easier, safer, through direct deposit 01/27/2021 09:00 AM EST Veterans who receive federal benefits should sign up for direct deposit to receive their benefit payments electronically. The post Veterans can receive benefit payments easier, safer, through direct deposit appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   VA Life Insurance: Here for you at each stage of your journey 01/26/2021 04:00 PM EST VA has provided life insurance for over 100 years to our nation’s service members, Veterans, and their dependents. Life insurance protects loved ones financially after the death of the insured. The post VA Life Insurance: Here for you at each stage of your journey appeared first on VAntage Point. Illinois Veteran gets second chance through HUD-VASH program 01/26/2021 02:00 PM EST In November 2018, Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital opened Freedoms Path Hines II, an apartment building on its campus in Hines, Illinois, offering 52 one-, two-, and three-bedroom units to eligible local Veterans through the Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. The post Illinois Veteran gets second chance through HUD-VASH program appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Armand Jolly 01/26/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Armand Jolly, who served as a gunner’s mate in the Atlantic and Pacific during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Armand Jolly appeared first on VAntage Point. VA nurse, “Tuskegee daughter,” urges Veterans to learn about vaccines 01/26/2021 09:50 AM EST VA nurse Cheryl Owens, daughter of Tuskegee, has thought a lot about the weight of history and the skepticism and distrust for the health care industry that lingers in the African American community. The post VA nurse, “Tuskegee daughter,” urges Veterans to learn about vaccines appeared first on VAntage Point. VA researcher tests condensed form of psychotherapy to treat PTSD patients 01/26/2021 09:00 AM EST Prolonged exposure for primary care (PE-PC) uses essentially the same concepts in a briefer format, with a less demanding in-session time commitment (four to eight 30-minute sessions versus 8 to 15 90-minute sessions). Plus, all of the treatment is done in a primary care setting. The post VA researcher tests condensed form of psychotherapy to treat PTSD patients appeared first on VAntage Point. Intermediate care technician heroically steps up during in-flight emergency 01/26/2021 08:00 AM EST Our intermediate care technicians (ICTs) were all once heroes on the battlefield. They helped care for fellow service members while serving as military corpsmen, combat medics and medical technicians. Through VA’s ICT program, they’ve become heroes in our hospitals and medical centers as well, using their military training to provide the highest quality of care to America’s Veterans. The post Intermediate care technician heroically steps up during in-flight emergency appeared first on VAntage Point. Live Whole Health #57 – Work Posture 01/25/2021 04:00 PM EST Do you have smart phone or keyboard slump?” This neck and shoulder rescue can help alleviate the stress and strain of our work posture habits. The post Live Whole Health #57 – Work Posture appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   FDA lifts ban based on European service blood donations 01/25/2021 02:00 PM EST Veterans! If you were ineligible to donate blood because of your military service in Europe, you may be eligible now. The FDA lifted that ban and blood is urgently needed now because of the pandemic. The post FDA lifts ban based on European service blood donations appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Theodore Zajac 01/25/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Theodore S. Zajac, who served as a major in the Chemical Corps during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Theodore Zajac appeared first on VAntage Point. Veteran and his wife get help from VA in cancer fight 01/25/2021 10:00 AM EST A Veteran and his wife are recipients of cancer treatment delivered by VA, Optum and the Community Care Network (CCN), ensuring they get the care they deserve in a VA facility or in the community. The post Veteran and his wife get help from VA in cancer fight appeared first on VAntage Point. Nike donates shoes to VA health care workers during COVID-19 pandemic 01/25/2021 09:00 AM EST VA nurses recently received an unexpected gift, thanks to Nike. The multinational footwear and apparel manufacturer donated nearly 3,800 pairs of Air Zoom Pulse shoes to VHA nurses on the frontlines battling COVID-19. The post Nike donates shoes to VA health care workers during COVID-19 pandemic appeared first on VAntage Point. Borne the Battle #227: Army Veteran John Del Vecchio, New York Times Bestselling Author, Historian, Hiker 01/25/2021 08:00 AM EST In this episode of Borne the Battle, Army Vietnam Veteran John Del Vecchio shares how he went from a combat correspondent to writing The 13th Valley, a book that became a New York Times Bestseller, A National Book Award finalist, and has been described as a literary cornerstone for the Vietnam generation. The post Borne the Battle #227: Army Veteran John Del Vecchio, New York Times Bestselling Author, Historian, Hiker appeared first on VAntage Point. Moving forward with stress management 01/24/2021 04:00 PM EST Navy Veteran John Leaf experienced a lot of stress in Vietnam. He dealt with it over the years by throwing himself into his work and looking for something to hide his stress. He found help at VA. The post Moving forward with stress management appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Roy Lee Grover 01/24/2021 11:30 AM EST On his 100th birthday, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Roy Lee Grover, who 57 combat missions in New Guinea during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Roy Lee Grover appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on January 23, 2021January 24, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   VA bridges digital divide for Veteran with old laptop 01/23/2021 04:00 PM EST Charles Murray used to lug his heavy 12-year-old laptop 3 miles on his bike for his VA telehealth appointments. He now connects with his care team via VA Video Connect from a VA-connected iPad at home. The post VA bridges digital divide for Veteran with old laptop appeared first on VAntage Point. Virtual diabetes training benefits Veterans and active duty personnel 01/23/2021 02:00 PM EST The American Diabetes Association awarded joint recognition to VA and DOD for state-of-the-art virtual diabetes training. VA program created the virtual platform and assisted in content creation. The post Virtual diabetes training benefits Veterans and active duty personnel appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Larry Kralj 01/23/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Larry Kralj, who served as a military dog handler at multiple locations during the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Larry Kralj appeared first on VAntage Point. VA woman Veteran author: Navy and Air Force Veteran Julia Maki Pyrah 01/23/2021 09:00 AM EST January’s woman author is Navy and Air Force Veteran Julia Maki Pyrah, who served aboard P-3C Orions as an aviation systems warfare operator from 1997-2002. The post VA woman Veteran author: Navy and Air Force Veteran Julia Maki Pyrah appeared first on VAntage Point. Sensory machine a big hit on memory care floor 01/22/2021 04:00 PM EST A therapeutic sensory device at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System’s Community Living Center uses lights and sounds to either stimulate or calm Veterans. Nurses report it helps with dementia population. The post Sensory machine a big hit on memory care floor appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Veteran caregivers can receive COVID-19 testing, vaccinations 01/22/2021 12:30 PM EST Designated family caregivers of Veterans in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers can receive COVID-19 testing and vaccinations. The post Veteran caregivers can receive COVID-19 testing, vaccinations appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Leonard Tavern 01/22/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Leonard Tavern, who worked on torpedo boats throughout the Pacific during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Leonard Tavern appeared first on VAntage Point. Community providers: Learn about Agent Orange and caring for Vietnam-era Veterans 01/22/2021 10:00 AM EST Webinar provides community providers with understanding of Agent Orange, how its exposure affects Veteran well-being, conditions to screen for and make recommendations to improve health outcomes. The post Community providers: Learn about Agent Orange and caring for Vietnam-era Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Study of post-mortem brain tissue yields new insights on PTSD 01/22/2021 09:00 AM EST The study, led by Dr. Matthew Girgenti of VA and Yale, is the first to pinpoint genetic changes related to PTSD that are specific to gender, and to certain brain subregions. The post Study of post-mortem brain tissue yields new insights on PTSD appeared first on VAntage Point. Employee input elevates VA as a leading innovative health care workplace 01/22/2021 08:00 AM EST Innovation is essential to delivering modern, high-quality health care. Embracing new technologies and exploring groundbreaking techniques is not only encouraged at VA — it’s celebrated. Take a look at 3D printing, a relatively new technology with a myriad of applications to health care. The post Employee input elevates VA as a leading innovative health care workplace appeared first on VAntage Point. COVID-19 Research Volunteer: John Gutierrez 01/21/2021 02:00 PM EST His COVID-19 symptoms are relatively light. But he sometimes experiences debilitating nausea at random. The post COVID-19 Research Volunteer: John Gutierrez appeared first on VAntage Point.