Posted on March 10, 2021March 10, 2021

VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Vaccines to go: VA North Texas offers drive through vaccines 03/10/2021 02:00 PM EST With over 50,000 patients using VA’s Fort Worth clinic, a drive-through option for the COVID-19 vaccine was very popular and highly utilized. Staff vaccinated 400 enrolled Veteran patients over 8 hours. The post Vaccines to go: VA North Texas offers drive through vaccines appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Glenn Johnson 03/10/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Glenn Johnson, who served as a photojournalist and photographer in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Glenn Johnson appeared first on VAntage Point. Study: Favorable outcomes for Veterans who receive kidney transplant care in VA 03/10/2021 10:00 AM EST Study identified Veterans who had kidney transplants between 2008 and 2016 and were enrolled in VA and Medicare at the time of their transplant…and had their choice of where to receive transplant care. The post Study: Favorable outcomes for Veterans who receive kidney transplant care in VA appeared first on VAntage Point. Why I get my health care at VA: Jacqueline 03/10/2021 09:00 AM EST Navy Veteran Jacqueline says her care team is “The best in this world.” Diagnosed with breast cancer, she got all her care at VA and never plans to go back to the private sector for care. The post Why I get my health care at VA: Jacqueline appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans get updates through new digital notification feature 03/10/2021 08:00 AM EST Veterans, their families and caregivers can now receive digital notifications through VANotify, a new paperless platform. The post Veterans get updates through new digital notification feature appeared first on VAntage Point. Partners in PROMISE provides special educational resources to mil-connected families 03/09/2021 08:00 PM EST Partners in PROMISE bridges the ​education ​gap ​​military families face during ​periods of ​transition by providing special educational resources. The post Partners in PROMISE provides special educational resources to mil-connected families appeared first on VAntage Point. The U.S. Postal Service is Hiring Veterans 03/09/2021 06:00 PM EST The U.S. Postal Service values the leadership, reliability, and high-tech skills Veterans bring to the organization, as well as their loyalty, leadership ability, reliability and integrity. If this sounds like you, consider applying now for USPS opportunities currently available on their Careers website. The post The U.S. Postal Service is Hiring Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Help Veterans improve their mental health as a VA social worker 03/09/2021 04:00 PM EST Social workers at VA are a vital part of the team, pulling together treatment plans and providing comprehensive, personalized care to Veterans. The post Help Veterans improve their mental health as a VA social worker appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Veteran Job Board, top Veteran employers meet at RallyPoint 03/09/2021 02:00 PM EST Ask top Veteran employers your questions and view the new Veteran job board on RallyPoint. The post Veteran Job Board, top Veteran employers meet at RallyPoint appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Lana Gregory McCallum 03/09/2021 11:30 AM EST During Women’s History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Lana Gregory McCallum, who served in security police and personnel. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Lana Gregory McCallum appeared first on VAntage Point. COVID-19 vaccine, pregnancy and breastfeeding 03/09/2021 09:50 AM EST You Asked, We Answered: You’ve asked us questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy or breastfeeding. Here’s what you need to know. The post COVID-19 vaccine, pregnancy and breastfeeding appeared first on VAntage Point. Medical support assistants are VA’s unsung workforce 03/09/2021 09:00 AM EST Behind the vaccination scenes, a few steps back from the “front line,” are the support staff who enable care delivery for the 68,000 Veterans enrolled with the Central Virginia VA Health Care System. The post Medical support assistants are VA’s unsung workforce appeared first on VAntage Point. Women Veterans can access on-demand Women’s Health Transition Training 03/08/2021 06:00 PM EST Transitioning servicewomen and recently separated women Veterans have access to information about VA women’s health services a training course. The post Women Veterans can access on-demand Women’s Health Transition Training appeared first on VAntage Point. Live Whole Health #62: How to breathe like a baby in just 5 minutes 03/08/2021 04:00 PM EST Did you know that human beings are born with the ability to practice deep breathing? Between your two lungs are five sections called lobes. The left lung has two and the right has three. The right lung is shorter than the left to accommodate your diaphragm, which rises higher on the right. But, we rarely use all five lobes to breathe. Do you know who does? Babies. The post Live Whole Health #62: How to breathe like a baby in just 5 minutes appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on March 8, 2021March 9, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Secretary McDonough on International Women’s Day 03/08/2021 02:54 PM EST Today, March 8th, is the 110th anniversary of International Women’s Day. It is the perfect time to pause, recognize, and honor the enormous contributions and accomplishments of women from all walks of life who have long served as champions of social change and equal rights for all Americans. The post Secretary McDonough on International Women’s Day appeared first on VAntage Point. Face of Innovation: Kalyn Essex 03/08/2021 02:00 PM EST Face of InnoVAtion is a regular series from the VHA IE focusing on VA employees who are working to change and save Veteran lives through innovation. The post Face of Innovation: Kalyn Essex appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Susan Kellett-Forsyth 03/08/2021 11:30 AM EST On International Women’s Day, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Susan Kellett-Forsyth, who was in the first class of women at the U.S. Military Academy. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Susan Kellett-Forsyth appeared first on VAntage Point. Navy Veteran and medical student has a new mission 03/08/2021 10:00 AM EST Navy Veteran Gabriel Carrillo enlisted fellow medical students to help vaccinate thousands of Veterans during Durham VA’s vaccine blitz – all while pursuing his medical and law degrees at Duke University. The post Navy Veteran and medical student has a new mission appeared first on VAntage Point. You can help design VA’s future 03/08/2021 09:00 AM EST VA will hold public, virtual listening sessions across the country from March to June to hear the voices and insights of Veterans and the communities that VA serves. The post You can help design VA’s future appeared first on VAntage Point. Borne the Battle #232: Air Force Veteran Graciela tiscareño-Sato, Children’s Book Author and Publisher 03/08/2021 08:00 AM EST This week’s Borne the Battle features Air Force Veteran Graciela Tiscareno-Sato, who discusses her efforts in overcoming the adversity of a stereotypical workforce, breaking barriers and transitioning to become the founder of a niche publishing, marketing and communications firm. She is also the author of bilingual children and entrepreneurship books. The post Borne the Battle #232: Air Force Veteran Graciela tiscareño-Sato, Children’s Book Author and Publisher appeared first on VAntage Point. National Nutrition Month and how to build a great salad 03/07/2021 04:00 PM EST March is National Nutrition Month…a great time to focus on your personal nutrition and wellness. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Personalizing your plate can be a journey, especially for those with a selective palate or texture sensitivities. The post National Nutrition Month and how to build a great salad appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on March 7, 2021March 8, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Jessica Myers 03/07/2021 11:30 AM EST During Women’s History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Jessica Myers, who served as an operations specialist for more than 20 years. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Jessica Myers appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on March 6, 2021March 7, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   World War II Veteran left legacy of Veteran support 03/06/2021 04:00 PM EST Prior to his passing in 2017, World War II Veteran John Cornelius was recognized by VA for his donations that continue to be raised in his honor. Raised more than $200,000 for Veteran patients. The post World War II Veteran left legacy of Veteran support appeared first on VAntage Point. Amarillo VA celebrates first newborn of 2021 03/06/2021 02:00 PM EST A medical center director wanted to celebrate a key moment in a Veteran’s life. Enter baby Camila, the daughter of Army Veteran and Lubbock area resident Debbie Hernandez. The post Amarillo VA celebrates first newborn of 2021 appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran John Kinsel Sr. 03/06/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran John Kinsel Sr., who served as a Navajo code talker during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran John Kinsel Sr. appeared first on VAntage Point. My Life, My Story #6: Steve, Mein Freund 03/06/2021 10:00 AM EST If someone asked you to tell your life story, where would you begin? For a lot of people, the answer to that question is “I was born in…” The post My Life, My Story #6: Steve, Mein Freund appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans receive assistance through VA social workers 03/06/2021 09:00 AM EST When a Veteran struggles with finances, transportation, mental health, accessing services and readjusting, it’s often a VA social worker there to help. The post Veterans receive assistance through VA social workers appeared first on VAntage Point. AI Tech Sprint brings outside innovations to VA 03/05/2021 04:00 PM EST NAII and VHA IE’s CTI is giving 12 weeks to organizations to develop solutions for some of VA’s most pressing problems through the NAII AI Tech Sprint. The post AI Tech Sprint brings outside innovations to VA appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   3 easy tips to help you focus your post-military resume 03/05/2021 02:00 PM EST Transitioning Veteran? As you apply for civilian careers, make sure to align resume with the skills listed in the job posting. The post 3 easy tips to help you focus your post-military resume appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Phil Longo 03/05/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Phil Longo, who served in the Army Security Agency in Phu Bai during the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Phil Longo appeared first on VAntage Point. Rural Alaska Veterans get COVID vaccine 03/05/2021 10:00 AM EST Almost 400 miles from Anchorage, Alaska, Veterans on Kodiak Island lined up to get their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the Kodiak Area Native Association clinic. Kodiak is reachable only by air. The post Rural Alaska Veterans get COVID vaccine appeared first on VAntage Point. Desert Storm Veteran in new battle with prostate cancer 03/05/2021 09:00 AM EST Today at age 56, Atkinson is fighting another battle—this time a case of aggressive prostate cancer. Thanks to treatment at the VA Portland Health Care System, his condition has improved dramatically in recent months through precision oncology—the molecular profiling of tumors to identify targetable alterations that can be treated therapeutically. Most recently, his PSA level had plummeted to 0.2, after a high of 115 in December. The post Desert Storm Veteran in new battle with prostate cancer appeared first on VAntage Point. Coming home (for real) 03/05/2021 08:00 AM EST PREP – the Post-deployment Rehabilitation and Evaluation Program – is a one-of-a-kind treatment at the Tampa VA for both Veterans and active duty Servicemembers with a deployment-related concussion or TBI. The post Coming home (for real) appeared first on VAntage Point. Truman VA offers new robotic bronchoscopy intervention 03/04/2021 06:00 PM EST Truman VA offers Veteran patients a new robotic-assisted, minimally invasive intervention for acquiring diagnostic biopsies of the lung. Allows pulmonologists to navigate farther for precise biopsies. The post Truman VA offers new robotic bronchoscopy intervention appeared first on VAntage Point. VA receives Janssen COVID-19 vaccine 03/04/2021 05:00 PM EST VA received 71,400 doses of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, March 3, authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under an Emergency Use Authorization. The post VA receives Janssen COVID-19 vaccine appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on March 4, 2021March 5, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Women Veterans have access to VA resources 03/04/2021 04:00 PM EST Women are the fastest growing demographic in the U.S. military and Veteran populations, and VA stands ready to provide resources. The post Women Veterans have access to VA resources appeared first on VAntage Point. VA Researchers Who Served: Dr. Matthew Kinnard 03/04/2021 02:00 PM EST When I reported to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in 1959, as good fortune would have it, the placement officer noticed that I had earned a master’s degree in biology and offered me the chance to work in a lab designed to conduct Army research. The post VA Researchers Who Served: Dr. Matthew Kinnard appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Helen Girardi Veshosky 03/04/2021 11:30 AM EST During Women’s History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Helen Girardi Veshosky, who served as a nurse during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Helen Girardi Veshosky appeared first on VAntage Point. Sedra Graves: Giving back through research 03/04/2021 10:00 AM EST VA’s Million Veteran Program is one of the world’s largest genetics research programs designed to better prevent and treat disease in Veterans. Army Veteran Sedra Graves shares her story for enrolling. The post Sedra Graves: Giving back through research appeared first on VAntage Point. The Mother Teresa of recreation therapy has retired 03/04/2021 09:00 AM EST Joyce Casey, a Spinal Cord Injury recreation therapist, has saved and changed the lives of thousands of paralyzed Veterans. The post The Mother Teresa of recreation therapy has retired appeared first on VAntage Point. Winter blast did not deter Shreveport VA staff 03/03/2021 06:00 PM EST Mother Nature’s winter storm could not deter Shreveport VA employees who came together to ensure continuity of patient care and hospital operations continued. Many nurses on duty stayed on the job. The post Winter blast did not deter Shreveport VA staff appeared first on VAntage Point. VA to increase transparency, communication of adverse clinical events 03/03/2021 04:00 PM EST Dr. A. Rani Elwy, a health psychologist and health services researcher at the VA Bedford Healthcare System in Massachusetts, is spearheading the new VA program. The post VA to increase transparency, communication of adverse clinical events appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on March 3, 2021March 4, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   AARP, others offer free tax prep help to Veterans, military and families 03/03/2021 02:00 PM EST AARP Tax-Aide assistance is geared toward people 50 and older or those who have low to moderate incomes, but Tax-Aide is free and open to anyone. The post AARP, others offer free tax prep help to Veterans, military and families appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Marcelite J. Harris 03/03/2021 11:30 AM EST During Women’s History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Marcelite J. Harris, a trailblazer multiple times during her 32-year career. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Marcelite J. Harris appeared first on VAntage Point. Army Veteran’s life with Multiple Sclerosis 03/03/2021 10:00 AM EST Veteran Nick Mangus has been living with Multiple Sclerosis since 1988. He lives a full and adventurous life. His is a story of adaptability and perseverance…an inspiration to others with MS…and all of us. The post Army Veteran’s life with Multiple Sclerosis appeared first on VAntage Point. Study: PTSD raises suicide risk for those with prostate cancer 03/03/2021 09:00 AM EST Conversely, the researchers concluded that men with prostate cancer and PTSD may have been at lower risk of death from non-suicidal causes due to favorable physical health resulting from greater health care use and early diagnosis of localized—or low-risk—cancer. The post Study: PTSD raises suicide risk for those with prostate cancer appeared first on VAntage Point. Innovative cancer treatment offers Veterans life extension 03/03/2021 08:00 AM EST At the Dallas VA, a new weapon in the fight against cancer in the Veteran population was recently unveiled. Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) was performed on a Veteran with liver cancer. The post Innovative cancer treatment offers Veterans life extension appeared first on VAntage Point. Free cybersecurity competition could win you cybersecurity training 03/02/2021 08:00 PM EST Learn more about cybersecurity through this free competition. Top contestants are invited to cybersecurity training, workshops, labs, competitions, and a job fair. The post Free cybersecurity competition could win you cybersecurity training appeared first on VAntage Point. Calling all physicians: Help improve Veterans’ lives at VA 03/02/2021 06:00 PM EST Want to help improve Veterans’ lives? VA physicians provide first-rate health care to the men and women who have bravely served their country. The post Calling all physicians: Help improve Veterans’ lives at VA appeared first on VAntage Point. Study: Delaying colonoscopy following abnormal stool test increases risk of colorectal cancer 03/02/2021 04:00 PM EST This is the first study in the United States, the researchers note, to examine the risk of death linked to delays in undergoing a colonoscopy following an abnormal stool blood test. The post Study: Delaying colonoscopy following abnormal stool test increases risk of colorectal cancer appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on March 2, 2021March 3, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Truman VA Vaccinates 10,000th Veteran 03/02/2021 02:00 PM EST Husband and wife Army Veterans Laureen and Jonathan Crews were the 10,000th and 10,001st Veterans to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Harry Truman Veterans’ Hospital, now vaccinating 2000 weekly. The post Truman VA Vaccinates 10,000th Veteran appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDayArmy Veteran Lee Lane 03/02/2021 11:30 AM EST During Women’s History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Lee Lane, who flew helicopters in Iraq and Afghanistan. The post #VeteranOfTheDayArmy Veteran Lee Lane appeared first on VAntage Point. Physical therapy program reduces chronic pain for older Veterans 03/02/2021 09:50 AM EST California VA physical therapy program combines exercises with instruction on the neuroscience of pain to help older Veterans increase mobility, reduce chronic pain and improve quality of life. The post Physical therapy program reduces chronic pain for older Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. How to plan your legacy with the VA Survivors and Burial Benefits kit 03/02/2021 09:00 AM EST After the passing of a loved one who has served this country, many survivors do not know what to do or where to begin to obtain VA assistance. VA has prepared a burial benefits kit to help guide Veterans, service members and their families after the loss of a loved one. The post How to plan your legacy with the VA Survivors and Burial Benefits kit appeared first on VAntage Point. New Chief Veterans Experience Officer: VA is building a world class customer experience 03/02/2021 08:00 AM EST VA is building a world class customer experience, says Marine Corps Veteran and new Chief Veterans Experience Officer John Boerstler. The post New Chief Veterans Experience Officer: VA is building a world class customer experience appeared first on VAntage Point. ATLAS site in Virginia provides space for convenient VA care 03/01/2021 06:00 PM EST Veterans who live near Springfield, Virginia, have likely sat idling in traffic on Interstate 395 on their way to receive health care in Washington, D.C. For those Veterans, navigating Washington’s heavy traffic is no longer a problem – at least for their VA health care appointments. Thanks to ATLAS (Accessing Telehealth through Local Area Stations), those Veterans can now meet face to face with their VA providers through video telehealth technology in a private appointment room at American Legion Post 176 in Springfield. The post ATLAS site in Virginia provides space for convenient VA care appeared first on VAntage Point. Live Whole Health #61: Reimagine Yoga 03/01/2021 04:00 PM EST What do you think of when you hear the word “yoga?” If your image of yoga involves headstands and pretzel twists with a group of women in a studio, then it’s time to reimagine yoga. The post Live Whole Health #61: Reimagine Yoga appeared first on VAntage Point.