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04/15/2021 04:00 PM EDT

Ken and Maria

Air Force Veteran Ken and his wife had retirement all planned out, until a stroke rocked their world. A VA program gave them the resources to stay in their home, despite Ken needing 24/7 care.

The post Why I get my health care at VA: Air Force Veteran Ken appeared first on VAntage Point.

04/15/2021 02:00 PM EDT

Lillian Pfluke

With a strong commitment to serving her country and participating in endurance sports, Lillian Pfluke has always sought to succeed in all aspects of her life.

The post Lillian Pfluke: Champion of cycling and service appeared first on VAntage Point.

04/15/2021 11:30 AM EDT

Marine Corps Veteran Sarah Dionna is today's Veteran of the day.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Sarah Dionna, who served as an ammunition technician and now speaks on the medical condition POTS.

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04/15/2021 10:00 AM EDT

Woman pointing to GET VACCINATED sticker

You Asked, We Answered: VA is listening to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and hosting a blog series with answers for Veterans.

The post You Asked, We Answered: After COVID-19 Vaccination appeared first on VAntage Point.

04/15/2021 09:00 AM EDT

Doctor showing an example of an auricular slant.

Veterans with chronic pain are replacing opioid pain medications with yoga, acupuncture, and other Whole Health approaches to care. Report reveals promising findings associated with Whole Health.

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04/14/2021 04:00 PM EDT

Emergency preparedness on flooding.

While early spring can be a welcome break from winter weather, it brings with it an increased risk of floods. They are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters that occur each year.

The post Floods: Turn Around, Don’t Drown! appeared first on VAntage Point.