Posted on August 30, 2021August 30, 2021

VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Live Whole Health #86: Tai Chi and physical movement 08/30/2021 04:00 PM EDT Physical activity, whether done sitting or standing, uses your energy to move the large muscles in your body. Different activities produce different benefits: increasing strength, flexibility, endurance or mobility. But the benefits aren’t only physical. Movement can help energize us while also helping to reduce stress, too. The post Live Whole Health #86: Tai Chi and physical movement appeared first on VAntage Point. Important breastfeeding information for new Veteran moms 08/30/2021 02:00 PM EDT Important breastfeeding advice for Veteran moms. Breastfeeding strengthens your baby’s immune system and lowers their risk of chronic disease. The post Important breastfeeding information for new Veteran moms appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran John W. Kelley 08/30/2021 11:30 AM EDT On his birthday, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran John W. Kelley, who served three tours during the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran John W. Kelley appeared first on VAntage Point. Native American, rural Veterans connect with nurse 08/30/2021 10:00 AM EDT Nurse practitioner provides tele-primary care to Native American and rural Veterans in remote areas. “I love being able to impact them.” The post Native American, rural Veterans connect with nurse appeared first on VAntage Point. Borne the Battle #254: Army Veteran Tommy Davis, Video Game Q/A, Zenimax Media, Elder Scrolls Online 08/30/2021 08:00 AM EDT On this episode of Borne the Battle, Army Veteran Tommy Davis shares his story about military service, then work in the video game industry. The post Borne the Battle #254: Army Veteran Tommy Davis, Video Game Q/A, Zenimax Media, Elder Scrolls Online appeared first on VAntage Point. Wounded Warrior Project stands ready to serve Veterans 08/29/2021 06:00 PM EDT Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) serves post-9/11 wounded warriors, their caregivers, and their families. Warriors never pay a penny for our programs — because they paid their dues on the battlefield. The post Wounded Warrior Project stands ready to serve Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 29, 2021August 29, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   VA physical therapy prepares Veteran for new prosthetic 08/29/2021 02:00 PM EDT After foot amputation, Veteran works with VA physical therapist to strengthen his amputated limb to support walking with his new prosthetic. The post VA physical therapy prepares Veteran for new prosthetic appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Mario Blandini 08/29/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Mario Blandini, who served as a computer systems manager and engineer. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Mario Blandini appeared first on VAntage Point. Face of InnoVAtion: Dr. Anne Lord Bailey 08/29/2021 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 Anne Lord Bailey, PharmD, BCPS, Emerging Tech Clinical Specialist for VHA IE. The boundary-breaking work transforming VA has never been more crucial to former VHA Innovators […] The post Face of InnoVAtion: Dr. Anne Lord Bailey appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Why I get my health care at VA: Marine Corps Veteran Jon 08/28/2021 02:00 PM EDT Marine Corps Veteran, Jon, injured in Iraq and medically discharged. With VA’s help, Jon was able to carry the flag at the Paralympic Games. The post Why I get my health care at VA: Marine Corps Veteran Jon appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran John P. Blechschmid 08/28/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran John P. Blechschmid, who served as a combat engineer during the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran John P. Blechschmid appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Andres Ortega 08/27/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Andres Ortega, who served as a Navy corpsman during Operation Desert Storm and in Somalia. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Andres Ortega appeared first on VAntage Point. Understanding VA’s current claims backlog environment, future growth 08/27/2021 11:00 AM EDT VA defines backlog as the number of claims pending over 125 days. Two events have occurred that will, however, result in significant claims backlog increases in the near term. The post Understanding VA’s current claims backlog environment, future growth appeared first on VAntage Point. Veteran moms benefit from community’s generosity 08/27/2021 10:00 AM EDT Knights of Columbus donates $10,000 for supplies for mothers-to-be Veterans. Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary gave another $5,500. The post Veteran moms benefit from community’s generosity appeared first on VAntage Point. VIDEO: Information technology career opportunities abound at VA 08/27/2021 08:00 AM EDT Angie Weldon with VA’s Office of Information and Technology discussed information technology careers on our Talk About It Tuesday broadcast. The post VIDEO: Information technology career opportunities abound at VA appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Breast Cancer Survivorship program empowers Veterans to thrive 08/26/2021 04:00 PM EDT The Breast Cancer Survivorship program puts control in the hands of Veterans undergoing breast cancer treatment. “I’ll beat this thing again.” The post Breast Cancer Survivorship program empowers Veterans to thrive appeared first on VAntage Point. Carolyn Dusty Pruitt: Preacher for equality 08/26/2021 02:00 PM EDT Army Veteran Carolyn Dusty Pruitt served in the Women’s Army Corps and later in the Army Reserve. While in the Reserve, she attended seminary school after feeling called to become a pastor. In 1983, Pruitt gave an interview to the Los Angeles Times about the “Gay, God conflict,” and her commander in the Reserve began an investigation that resulted in Pruitt being discharged. The post Carolyn Dusty Pruitt: Preacher for equality appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Robert William Girardin 08/26/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Robert William Girardin, who served two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter co-pilot and maintenance officer. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Robert William Girardin appeared first on VAntage Point. San Antonio VA’s Simulation Center earns accreditation 08/26/2021 10:00 AM EDT San Antonio VA’s Simulation Center prepares staff to deliver safe, effective care when need arises. Most important objective: Patient safety. The post San Antonio VA’s Simulation Center earns accreditation appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Patrick Peter Caruana 08/25/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Patrick Peter Caruana, who started enlisted and rose to lieutenant general. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Patrick Peter Caruana appeared first on VAntage Point. Dallas VA GERI-VET program reunited 90-year-old Veteran with spouse 08/25/2021 10:00 AM EDT Dallas VA staff used a new GERI-VET program to reunite a Veteran and his wife of 68 years for their last days together. The post Dallas VA GERI-VET program reunited 90-year-old Veteran with spouse appeared first on VAntage Point. AARP offers free resources for military caregivers grappling with stress, suicidal thoughts 08/25/2021 08:00 AM EDT AARP has free resources to help military caregivers with stress, including a Facebook group for support and strategies developed with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. The post AARP offers free resources for military caregivers grappling with stress, suicidal thoughts appeared first on VAntage Point. Team RWB Old Glory Relay 2021: Veterans, supporters to carry American flag through 62-day journey 08/24/2021 06:00 PM EDT The Team Red, White & Blue (RWB) Old Glory Relay returns this year after a two-year hiatus and supports America’s Veterans by helping them find lasting fulfillment through social and physical activities.   The post Team RWB Old Glory Relay 2021: Veterans, supporters to carry American flag through 62-day journey appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Afghanistan: Resources available for PTSD 08/24/2021 04:00 PM EDT The last part of this series focuses on resources available for PTSD. While this series focused on Afghanistan Veterans, options apply to all Veterans. The post Afghanistan: Resources available for PTSD appeared first on VAntage Point. Mind the resume gap: How to address employment breaks 08/24/2021 02:00 PM EDT Sometimes you just can’t avoid a resume gap. Maybe you recently transitioned out of the military and found it’s taken some time to land your first civilian job. Maybe you’re a military spouse who’s had your career interrupted by several moves. Or maybe life just took an unexpected turn. No matter the reason, you’re probably […] The post Mind the resume gap: How to address employment breaks appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Lakesha Green 08/24/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Lakesha Green, who helped with humanitarian relief after Hurricane Katrina. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Lakesha Green appeared first on VAntage Point. You Asked, We Answered: What COVID information can I rely on? 08/24/2021 09:50 AM EDT There are so many different sources of information about COVID-19 and vaccination online and some say different things. How do I know what I can rely on? The post You Asked, We Answered: What COVID information can I rely on? appeared first on VAntage Point. Fly Girls: Nancy Love 08/24/2021 09:00 AM EDT Nancy Love made a name for herself by doing what she loved best: flying. After earning a pilot’s license, she sold airplanes on commission. Love later became a test pilot, participated in air races and secured her place in history as the first female pilot to serve in the United States military. The post Fly Girls: Nancy Love appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Live Whole Health #85: Stillness in busy times with Yin meditation 08/23/2021 04:00 PM EDT When our days feel overly busy or stressful it can be nice to slow down and find moments of stillness. There are many ways to do that throughout the day, even if just for a minute or two. Here are a few ideas. The post Live Whole Health #85: Stillness in busy times with Yin meditation appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Sanjeeta Reddy 08/23/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Sanjeeta Reddy, who served for nine years in the Navy as an operation specialist. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Sanjeeta Reddy appeared first on VAntage Point. Provider webinar: Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis and Management 08/23/2021 10:00 AM EDT This webinar will discuss the unique aspects of Veterans with TBI and enhance provider’s ability to develop an effective treatment plan. The post Provider webinar: Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis and Management appeared first on VAntage Point. Borne the Battle #253: Army Veteran James Stejskal, Special Forces Detachment A, historian, author, former CIA Operations Officer 08/23/2021 08:00 AM EDT Army Veteran James Stejskal spent nine years in West Berlin during the Cold War, now talking about clandestine missions on Borne the Battle. The post Borne the Battle #253: Army Veteran James Stejskal, Special Forces Detachment A, historian, author, former CIA Operations Officer appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   VA provides student volunteers classes in life-saving skills 08/22/2021 02:00 PM EDT Knowing life-saving techniques is an important skill. VA provides South Carolina teenagers hands-on CPR and AED training. The post VA provides student volunteers classes in life-saving skills appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Louis C. Graziano 08/22/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Louis C. Graziano, who was part of the third wave of landings in Normandy during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Louis C. Graziano appeared first on VAntage Point. Meet the 21 military Veterans representing Team USA at the Paralympic Games 08/22/2021 08:00 AM EDT The 2020 Paralympic Summer Games kick off with opening ceremonies on Aug. 24 in Tokyo, Japan. Competition begins Aug. 25 and concludes Sept. 6. Nearly 4,400 athletes, representing 100 countries will compete in the Paralympics. The post Meet the 21 military Veterans representing Team USA at the Paralympic Games appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans, family members have single page to get started for VA benefits, services information 08/21/2021 06:00 PM EDT Veteran and family member can access to benefits and services at www.va.gov/getstarted and through two handbooks on the page. The post Veterans, family members have single page to get started for VA benefits, services information appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans can help survivors plan ahead 08/21/2021 04:00 PM EDT There are certain steps and helpful tools Veterans can take to plan ahead and help their survivors navigate VA when the inevitable comes. The post Veterans can help survivors plan ahead appeared first on VAntage Point.