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VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   VA hiring oncologists and hematologists for national teleoncology program 07/30/2021 04:00 PM EDT VA is actively hiring oncologists and hematologists for telehealth positions that provide Veterans in rural areas with access to care. The post VA hiring oncologists and hematologists for national teleoncology program appeared first on VAntage Point. Sarcoma cancer versus skin cancer 07/30/2021 02:00 PM EDT Here’s important sarcoma cancer information. Also read about cancer service-connected disability if exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam. The post Sarcoma cancer versus skin cancer appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Leon Albert Edney 07/30/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Leon Albert Edney, who served in Vietnam, commanded USS Constellation and served as vice chief of Naval operations. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Leon Albert Edney appeared first on VAntage Point. Breast cancer screening saves lives and families 07/30/2021 10:00 AM EDT Breast cancer had taken her nana. Then there was a suspicious finding on a mammogram. Now cancer free, read her advice for other women Vets. The post Breast cancer screening saves lives and families appeared first on VAntage Point. Questions about COVID-19 vaccine, “You Asked, We Answered” 07/30/2021 09:00 AM EDT We’ve received questions from Veterans, family members and caregivers about COVID-19 vaccines. Here’s a compilation of our answers. The post Questions about COVID-19 vaccine, “You Asked, We Answered” appeared first on VAntage Point. Alaska Navy Veteran finds help for PTSD at VA 07/29/2021 04:00 PM EDT Alaska Navy Veteran works hard to better his mental health with VA tools to help him handle his PTSD. Asking for help is a sign of strength. The post Alaska Navy Veteran finds help for PTSD at VA appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #OperationSong Richard Stroud: Good Co-Pilot 07/29/2021 02:00 PM EDT This #OperationSong spotlights “Good Co-Pilot,” based on the experience of World War II and Korean War Veteran Richard Stroud. The post #OperationSong Richard Stroud: Good Co-Pilot appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Thomas Scott McBriarty 07/29/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Thomas Scott McBriarty, who served in the Vietnam War as a mechanic and flight engineer. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Thomas Scott McBriarty appeared first on VAntage Point. Why I get my health care at VA: Peter 07/29/2021 10:00 AM EDT Army Veteran Peter is a decorated Vietnam Veteran. He has debilitating conditions from exposure to Agent Orange. He gets all his care from VA. The post Why I get my health care at VA: Peter appeared first on VAntage Point. 75,000+ Veterans have switched to the Veterans Benefits Banking Program 07/29/2021 09:00 AM EDT VA established the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) in December 2019. Since then, more than 75,000 Veterans have signed up. The post 75,000+ Veterans have switched to the Veterans Benefits Banking Program appeared first on VAntage Point. Face of InnoVAtion: Lindsay Riegler 07/29/2021 08:00 AM EDT Face of InnoVAtion is a regular series from the VHA Innovation Ecosystem (VHA IE) focusing on VA employees who are working to change and save Veteran lives through innovation. This month meet Dr. Lindsay Riegler, Research Speech-Language Pathologist, Innovation Specialist, and Certified Brain Injury Specialist. She works at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center (VAMC) providing […] The post Face of InnoVAtion: Lindsay Riegler appeared first on VAntage Point. Lead the Veteran care revolution as Under Secretary for Health 07/28/2021 06:00 PM EDT Head the nation’s largest integrated health care system as the VHA Under Secretary for Health (USH). At VHA, we’re working to revolutionize the delivery of Veterans health care and social support services — and we’re actively looking for the right individual to help lead that charge. You’ll assure that we deliver timely, appropriate and cost-effective services to approximately 9 […] The post Lead the Veteran care revolution as Under Secretary for Health appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Registration open for the 2021 VHA Innovation Experience Virtual Series 07/28/2021 04:00 PM EDT The 2021 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Innovation Experience (iEX) Virtual Series registration is open! The post Registration open for the 2021 VHA Innovation Experience Virtual Series appeared first on VAntage Point. Patriot Boot Camp partners with Berkeley College to help future entrepreneurial leaders 07/28/2021 03:00 PM EDT Patriot Boot Camp, a 501(c)3, is providing a 2-day virtual entrepreneur fall program presented by Berkeley College on October 14 – 15, 2021.  The post Patriot Boot Camp partners with Berkeley College to help future entrepreneurial leaders appeared first on VAntage Point. Calling all Veteran job seekers! 07/28/2021 02:00 PM EDT Calling all Veteran job seekers: VA’s Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service is proud to announce its very first Veterans’ Virtual Career Fair on Friday, July 30, 2021! The post Calling all Veteran job seekers! appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans have options as foreclosure, evictions bans set to expire 07/28/2021 01:00 PM EDT Temporary bans on evictions and other tenant and homeowner protections implemented during the pandemic are set to expire. Following are a list of resources for Veterans. The post Veterans have options as foreclosure, evictions bans set to expire appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Bradley Wall 07/28/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Bradley Wall, who amassed over 3,300 flying hours as a C-130 flight engineer. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Bradley Wall appeared first on VAntage Point. New screening improves early detection of cognitive decline 07/28/2021 10:00 AM EDT North Florida/South Georgia VA has made improvements to cognitive screening for Veteran patients with symptoms of cognitive deficits. The post New screening improves early detection of cognitive decline appeared first on VAntage Point. World Hepatitis Day 2021: VA leads the way 07/28/2021 09:00 AM EDT VA has tested 85% of Veterans born 1945-1965 (at higher risk for hepatitis C) and more than 75% of Veterans age 18-79 for hepatitis C. The post World Hepatitis Day 2021: VA leads the way appeared first on VAntage Point. Army Veterans launch podcast to amplify the realities of military service 07/27/2021 06:00 PM EDT Mike Izzo and Pat McGinty have been friends for more than twenty years. They met at the United States Military Academy and were teammates on the Army West Point Men’s Rugby Team. They attended the Infantry Officer Basic Course and Ranger School at the same time. Perhaps most significantly, they both deployed to Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Now the duo is launching a podcast to amplify the realities of military service, and they’re looking for stories to share. The post Army Veterans launch podcast to amplify the realities of military service appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Ten times VA led the way in health innovation 07/27/2021 04:00 PM EDT Many groundbreaking methods, procedures, and diagnostic tools can trace their origins back to VA innovation. The post Ten times VA led the way in health innovation appeared first on VAntage Point. Saluting excellence in health professions education 07/27/2021 02:00 PM EDT “These doctors are creating new and better ways to teach the next generation of health care providers to improve the care of patients.” The post Saluting excellence in health professions education appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Kathleen Ann Hanneken Sutphen 07/27/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Kathleen Ann Hanneken Sutphen, who served as a personnel administrator and stenographer. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Kathleen Ann Hanneken Sutphen appeared first on VAntage Point. VA: Reduce BZD prescriptions from community providers 07/27/2021 09:50 AM EDT VA wants to reduce BZD prescriptions to senior Veterans. A study shows the need to monitor the use of Medicare Part D prescriptions. The post VA: Reduce BZD prescriptions from community providers appeared first on VAntage Point. VHA IE Trailblazers: Bringing Veterans to their VA health care 07/27/2021 09:00 AM EDT VHA IE Trailblazers are leading the way in innovation at VA. Dr. Sandra Indal is bringing Veterans to their care. The post VHA IE Trailblazers: Bringing Veterans to their VA health care appeared first on VAntage Point. Bridge My Return opens to spouses, caregivers 07/26/2021 06:00 PM EDT Bridge My Return (BMR) opens to military spouses, Veteran spouses and caregivers to help them find meaningful employment. The post Bridge My Return opens to spouses, caregivers appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Live Whole Health #81: Managing sleep with acupressure 07/26/2021 04:00 PM EDT Many things can affect the ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. Our sleep patterns can change as we age and not everybody requires the same amount of sleep. Some people may sleep through the night, but they do not feel refreshed when they wake up. Sometimes after several nights of poor sleep, people may begin to worry or feel anxious anticipating another night of struggle. Acupressure, along with your other medical care, may be useful to support your sleep. The post Live Whole Health #81: Managing sleep with acupressure appeared first on VAntage Point. Moral Injury Group: A place of healing, a place of peace 07/26/2021 02:00 PM EDT Veterans of the Iraq War and Iraqi War refugees collaborate in building a sanctuary called an Al-Mudhif. Building the structure provides a place of healing and peace. The post Moral Injury Group: A place of healing, a place of peace appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Martin Gelb 07/26/2021 11:30 AM EDT On the CIA’s birthday, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Martin Gelb, who worked in the Office of Strategic Services during WWII. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Martin Gelb enlisted the Army as a tool inspector on May 26, 1943, after attending the Eastern Signal Corps School in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. He became […] The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Martin Gelb appeared first on VAntage Point. VA provides fertility and infertility care 07/26/2021 10:00 AM EDT VA is here to support you as you build your family. From infertility and fertility treatment to mental health counseling, we provide resources and support that can address your family planning needs. The post VA provides fertility and infertility care appeared first on VAntage Point. Veteran achieves liver health through nutrition 07/26/2021 09:00 AM EDT A Veteran was interested in losing weight. Then his VA dietitian discovered he had non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Here’s what she did. The post Veteran achieves liver health through nutrition appeared first on VAntage Point. VA Chief of Staff reaffirms commitment to ending Veteran homelessness 07/26/2021 08:00 AM EDT VA Chief of Staff Tanya Bradsher visited the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System’s (VAGLAHS) West Los Angeles campus to reaffirm the commitment to ending Veterans homelessness. The post VA Chief of Staff reaffirms commitment to ending Veteran homelessness appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 25, 2021July 25, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Volunteer gives 35,000 hours in honor of Veteran brother 07/25/2021 02:00 PM EDT Rose Solak has volunteered to serve Veterans in the Detroit area for four decades…over 35,000 hours. She began volunteering to honor her Marine Corps brother who passed away. The post Volunteer gives 35,000 hours in honor of Veteran brother appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran William Cochrane 07/25/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran William Cochrane, who served in the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions during the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran William Cochrane appeared first on VAntage Point. Today is National Hire a Veteran Day 07/25/2021 09:00 AM EDT National Hire a Veteran Day is a great time to recognize and support Veterans with their employment needs. The post Today is National Hire a Veteran Day appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 24, 2021July 24, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Dallas Vet Center offers women Veterans MST support 07/24/2021 04:00 PM EDT Coping with Military Sexual Trauma – a new support group for military sexual trauma. It’s psychoeducational basics and covers PTSD 101. Coping skills and different therapies to help Veterans. The post Dallas Vet Center offers women Veterans MST support appeared first on VAntage Point. Biloxi VA receives Mobile Medical Unit 07/24/2021 02:00 PM EDT Biloxi’s Mobile Medical Unit delivers primary care and other services to Veterans who have limited access to VA health care services due to low population density or limited local demand for specialized services. The post Biloxi VA receives Mobile Medical Unit appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Lee O. McKinnon Sr. 07/24/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Lee O. McKinnon Sr., who served as a steward on active duty before joining the Reserve. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Lee O. McKinnon Sr. appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans Canteen Service celebrates 75 Years with special deals 07/24/2021 09:00 AM EDT Established Aug. 7, 1946, and staffing its first locations the following year, Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has provided merchandise and services as a benefit to Veterans who are hospitalized or domiciled in VA facilities. The post Veterans Canteen Service celebrates 75 Years with special deals appeared first on VAntage Point. VA job fairs are helping Veterans find employment 07/23/2021 06:00 PM EDT VA job fairs play a pivotal role in the future of military Veterans. Although “National Hire a Veteran Day” is only observed July 25, the department’s goal is to provide training resources and employment opportunities throughout the entire year to Veterans transitioning from military life.   The post VA job fairs are helping Veterans find employment appeared first on VAntage Point. Every day is Hire a Veteran Day at VA 07/23/2021 04:00 PM EDT This weekend marks the fifth annual Hire a Veteran Day, a national observance that encourages employers to hire those who once served in the military. Starting in 2017, Hiring Our Heroes set aside July 25 to celebrate the unique advantages of hiring Veterans. At VA, we already know what Veterans bring to the table. If […] The post Every day is Hire a Veteran Day at VA appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Veteran suicide prevention in New Jersey 07/23/2021 02:00 PM EDT The Veteran community of southern New Jersey came together to call attention to joint efforts to end Veteran suicide. The joint event included the display of the Flags of Forgotten Soldiers. The post Veteran suicide prevention in New Jersey appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Stephan David Cellucci 07/23/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Stephen David Cellucci, who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and later as a Junior ROTC instructor. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Stephan David Cellucci appeared first on VAntage Point. PTSD training at VA: The gold standard of care 07/23/2021 10:00 AM EDT VA trains more psychology profession trainees than any health care system in the nation. The nation’s leading provider of treatments for PTSD, VA offers hope of healing for the silent wounds of war. The post PTSD training at VA: The gold standard of care appeared first on VAntage Point. Consumer fraud alert: Tips for avoiding VA home loan scams 07/23/2021 09:00 AM EDT These tips for spotting and avoiding VA home loan scams come from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Many service members, Veterans and military spouses have been receiving fraudulent calls and mailers from companies who claim to be affiliated with the government, VA, or their home loan servicer. The post Consumer fraud alert: Tips for avoiding VA home loan scams appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   BBQ Bootcamp – hope and compassion, one hot meal at a time 07/22/2021 04:00 PM EDT BBQ Bootcamp gave Veterans the opportunity to be pit masters, picking up skills they can use to find a job or maybe even start a business. The post BBQ Bootcamp – hope and compassion, one hot meal at a time appeared first on VAntage Point. Veteran Therapy Highlight: VETMotorsports 07/22/2021 02:00 PM EDT VETMotorsports is a Veteran Therapy founded by Peter Cline that uses motorsports to empower Veterans when returning to civilian life. The post Veteran Therapy Highlight: VETMotorsports appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Dennis “Denny” Thompson 07/22/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Dennis “Denny” Thompson, who was a bomber pilot flying missions in Europe during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Dennis “Denny” Thompson appeared first on VAntage Point. Diversity, equity, inclusion – VA goals 07/22/2021 10:00 AM EDT Diversity: Our country is stronger when our military and Veteran population reflects the diversity of our great nation. Our goal is to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all Veterans. The post Diversity, equity, inclusion – VA goals appeared first on VAntage Point. VA upgrades travel pay portal 07/22/2021 09:00 AM EDT The system required a few changes based on your feedback—good and bad. VA values your opinions because they push us to find solutions that deliver better service, quality, and care. The post VA upgrades travel pay portal appeared first on VAntage Point. Immunotherapy treatment for Veteran battling leukemia 07/21/2021 04:00 PM EDT Veteran John Ellis remains optimistic about beating his leukemia thanks to an innovative treatment. He is the first patient to be treated with this approach and has completed the first phase of treatment. The post Immunotherapy treatment for Veteran battling leukemia appeared first on VAntage Point.