Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021

VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Patriot Boot Camp Partners with Berkeley College to help the military community grow tech startups 08/10/2021 02:00 PM EDT Patriot Boot Camp, a 501(c)3, is providing a 2-day virtual fall program presented by Berkeley College on October 14 – 15, 2021. The post Patriot Boot Camp Partners with Berkeley College to help the military community grow tech startups appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Anthony Wood 08/10/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Anthony Wood, who served two combat tours during the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Anthony Wood appeared first on VAntage Point. Mindfulness helps Veteran with PTSD find relief 08/10/2021 09:50 AM EDT Army Veteran in study focused on mindfulness and sailing for Veterans with PTSD and other mental health conditions. “A tool I can use.” The post Mindfulness helps Veteran with PTSD find relief appeared first on VAntage Point. Face of InnoVAtion: Dr. Kushal Shah 08/10/2021 09:00 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. Kushal Shah, clinical pharmacy manager and supervisor of Ambulatory Care at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. Innovation and technology have always been […] The post Face of InnoVAtion: Dr. Kushal Shah appeared first on VAntage Point. Hiring Our Heroes “Committed to America’s Heroes Sweepstakes” giving away a Toyota 08/09/2021 06:00 PM EDT Hiring Our Heroes is saying thank you to America’s military by giving away a brand-new Toyota to one lucky, active duty service member, Veteran or military spouse. The fourth annual Hiring Our Heroes “Committed to America’s Heroes Sweepstakes” is currently underway and there is no cost to enter. The post Hiring Our Heroes “Committed to America’s Heroes Sweepstakes” giving away a Toyota appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 9, 2021August 9, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Live Whole Health #83: Breathing in the Moment 08/09/2021 04:00 PM EDT Deep breathing in the moment can reduce and stabilize your heart rate. It can provide a focus point which allows you to feel more grounded and present. When we are grounded in the present moment, we are less likely to dwell on other thoughts. The post Live Whole Health #83: Breathing in the Moment appeared first on VAntage Point. Transforming Veteran digital experiences: Achievements so far in 2021 08/09/2021 02:00 PM EDT DigitalVA’s Midyear Review video “To Win 21” highlights VA’s technological agility and commitment to serving Veterans during unprecedented challenges. The post Transforming Veteran digital experiences: Achievements so far in 2021 appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Seymour R. Levin 08/09/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Seymour R. Levin, who served as a doctor at Fort Carson, Colorado. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Seymour R. Levin appeared first on VAntage Point. Acupuncture the “go to” remedy for Vets at Michigan clinic 08/09/2021 10:00 AM EDT Acupuncture is for pain at this VA clinic but also for Parkinsonian tremors, diabetic neuropathy, sinus allergies, PTSD, and other symptoms. The post Acupuncture the “go to” remedy for Vets at Michigan clinic appeared first on VAntage Point. One-two punch of medication plus lifestyle changes helps Veterans with weight loss 08/09/2021 09:00 AM EDT The study examined data for 43 local Veterans who were enrolled in the NY-MOVE! weight-loss program and who were prescribed an obesity medication. The most commonly prescribed medications at the local level were metformin (Glucophage), liraglutide, and phentermine/topiramate. The post One-two punch of medication plus lifestyle changes helps Veterans with weight loss appeared first on VAntage Point. Borne the Battle Episode #251: Benefits Breakdown – Community Care Program 08/09/2021 08:00 AM EDT The VHA Office of Community Care (OCC) aims to place the choice of provider in the hands of eligible Veterans and assist them in finding the best options for their care. The post Borne the Battle Episode #251: Benefits Breakdown – Community Care Program appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 8, 2021August 8, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Police officer at Bedford VA saves stranger’s life 08/08/2021 02:00 PM EDT VA police officer Anthony Harris was driving home when he saw a man on a bridge, ready to jump. He talked him down and saved his life. The post Police officer at Bedford VA saves stranger’s life appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Glenn Alan Russell 08/08/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Glenn Alan Russell, who served as an forward air controller and B-52 pilot during the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Glenn Alan Russell appeared first on VAntage Point. Veteran VA Employee talks prosthetics, programs to help amputees 08/08/2021 09:00 AM EDT In Bill Van Aken’s eight years in the prosthetics department, he has seen a lot of changes. A change that directly impacted him? Doorknobs. The post Veteran VA Employee talks prosthetics, programs to help amputees appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 7, 2021August 7, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Why I get my health care at VA: Rich 08/07/2021 02:00 PM EDT Army Veteran Rich came to VA for help with hearing loss. To his surprise he didn’t have to travel to a Medical Center for appointments. The post Why I get my health care at VA: Rich appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Herman Floyd Wagner 08/07/2021 11:30 AM EDT On National Purple Heart Day, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Herman Floyd Wagner, who received a Silver Star and Purple Heart during Vietnam. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Herman Floyd Wagner appeared first on VAntage Point. #OperationSong: Joseph Zaragoza 08/07/2021 09:00 AM EDT This #OperationSong spotlight is on the song “Purple Heart” by Army Veteran Joseph Zaragoza. The post #OperationSong: Joseph Zaragoza appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans and service members can learn about paying for college in a free seminar 08/06/2021 04:00 PM EDT The newest Wellness Wednesday free seminar, on August 18, is all about personal education. Want to learn more about paying for college? The post Veterans and service members can learn about paying for college in a free seminar appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   VA dentist marks 51 years of service to Veterans 08/06/2021 02:00 PM EDT VA dentist Dr. Joseph Hancock started at VA in 1970 when “WWII Veterans were the ‘young’ ones.” His career of service has lasted 51 years. The post VA dentist marks 51 years of service to Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Cody Hitson 08/06/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Cody Hitson, who served as a journalist and deployed to Afghanistan. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Cody Hitson appeared first on VAntage Point. Military Sexual Trauma survivors see increased claim grant rates 08/06/2021 10:30 AM EDT VBA grant rates for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to sexual trauma increased by approximately 22 percentage points since 2015. The post Military Sexual Trauma survivors see increased claim grant rates appeared first on VAntage Point. Fort Worth VA clinic reopens after epic Texas ice storm 08/06/2021 10:00 AM EDT VA North Texas, with 12 facilities, was not spared the wrath of low temperatures and ice. Water lines burst flooding clinic first floor. The post Fort Worth VA clinic reopens after epic Texas ice storm appeared first on VAntage Point. COVID-19 testing: VA studying 3D-printed nasal swabs to guard against future declines in traditional swabs 08/06/2021 09:00 AM EDT VA researchers are studying the safety and effectiveness of 3D-printed nasal swabs, in case of another urgent nationwide need to test patients for COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. The post COVID-19 testing: VA studying 3D-printed nasal swabs to guard against future declines in traditional swabs appeared first on VAntage Point. 40th National Veterans Wheelchair Games swing into action 08/06/2021 08:00 AM EDT VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) co-present the event, with VA NY Harbor Healthcare System hosting the 2021 Wheelchair Games—the world’s largest annual wheelchair sports event solely for Veterans. Veterans will be participating in 21 adaptive sports and recreational events in the “Big Apple” and at-home from their communities across the nation. The games mark a major milestone of 40 years of empowering the nation’s Veterans to live happy and healthy lives through adaptive sports and recreation. The post 40th National Veterans Wheelchair Games swing into action appeared first on VAntage Point. VA launches VETSmile dental pilot program in New York, New Jersey 08/05/2021 04:00 PM EDT VETSmile is VA’s community dental partnership, improving access to dental services for VA-enrolled Veterans ineligible for VA dental services The post VA launches VETSmile dental pilot program in New York, New Jersey appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 5, 2021August 5, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Daniel Daly: The Devil Dog 08/05/2021 02:00 PM EDT Marine Corps Veteran Daniel Daly fought during World War I, and at age 44, nearly earned a third Medal of Honor at the Battle of Belleau Wood. The post Daniel Daly: The Devil Dog appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Derek Randall Sutton 08/05/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Derek Randall Sutton, who served as a combat engineer during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Derek Randall Sutton appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans Crisis Line reaches out with caring letters 08/05/2021 10:00 AM EDT Caring Letters Program sends messages with simple expressions of care and concern to Veterans who use VA health care and contact crisis line. The post Veterans Crisis Line reaches out with caring letters appeared first on VAntage Point. VA and NARA to digitize federal records for Veterans 08/05/2021 09:00 AM EDT VA’s plan to digitize federal records will improve service to Veterans and their families at both VA and NARA. The post VA and NARA to digitize federal records for Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Responding to disasters and preparing our kids for a brighter future 08/04/2021 04:00 PM EDT Disasters can leave children and teens frightened, confused and insecure. They cannot adjust on their own when the people, places and routines they depend on for safety and wellbeing are affected by upheaval. Here’s how to help them when disaster strikes. The post Responding to disasters and preparing our kids for a brighter future appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 4, 2021August 4, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   New scanning technology could help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease using light 08/04/2021 02:00 PM EDT This scanning method could become a simple, completely non-invasive method of early Alzheimer’s detection, according to the researchers, and also has potential as a way to assess the effectiveness of treatment. The post New scanning technology could help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease using light appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Coast Guard Veteran Robert Goldman 08/04/2021 11:30 AM EDT On the Coast Guard’s 231st birthday, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Robert Goldman, who earned a Bronze Star and Purple Heart during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Coast Guard Veteran Robert Goldman appeared first on VAntage Point. Center of Balance clinic for Veterans with vertigo and dizziness 08/04/2021 10:00 AM EDT Center of Balance at Northport VA is a specialty clinic providing evaluation of Veterans with complaints of vertigo and dizziness. The post Center of Balance clinic for Veterans with vertigo and dizziness appeared first on VAntage Point. VA in new research agreement with National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 08/04/2021 09:00 AM EDT VA signed a memorandum of agreement with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) on June 28 to expand collaborative research. The post VA in new research agreement with National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Afghanistan: How Veterans can reconcile service 08/03/2021 04:00 PM EDT Major news outlets for the past few months have focused on the nation’s longest war: Afghanistan. With a high of more than 100,000 U.S. troops in 2010, the number of troops continued to shrink over the past decade. While news coverage debates the decision to cease combat operations, the highest-ranking enlisted service member in the military said Veterans from the war should remember the positive to help reconcile their service. The post Afghanistan: How Veterans can reconcile service appeared first on VAntage Point. VA engineers help keep our hospitals running. Apply today! 08/03/2021 02:00 PM EDT Throughout VA, engineers are hard at work ensuring that our facilities and equipment are in top-notch shape for Veterans receiving health care. This month, as part of our celebration of VHA’s 75th anniversary, we’re turning the spotlight on this vital career field. With many Baby Boomers retiring, there are openings across the VA system for […] The post VA engineers help keep our hospitals running. Apply today! appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Douglas Bonnot 08/03/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Douglas Bonnot, who served as a cryptanalyst in the Army Security Agency during Vietnam. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Douglas Bonnot appeared first on VAntage Point. Rocky Mountain Network leaders describe a year of COVID-19 decisions 08/03/2021 09:50 AM EDT VA’s Rocky Mountain Network leaders share what they learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and describe the way forward. The post Rocky Mountain Network leaders describe a year of COVID-19 decisions appeared first on VAntage Point. Study yields insight on factors predicting response to PTSD treatments 08/03/2021 09:00 AM EDT Dr. Sheila Rauch, director of mental health research and program evaluation at the Atlanta VA Health Care System, led the study. Despite the surprising finding, she says Veterans with PTSD should not delay treatment thinking that their symptoms will improve over time. The post Study yields insight on factors predicting response to PTSD treatments appeared first on VAntage Point. Virtual Veterans Experience Action Center reaches 383 Veterans in Kentucky 08/02/2021 06:00 PM EDT From July 13th through 15th, VA partnered with the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, United Way 211, and other community partners to host the latest V-VEAC in Kentucky. This event provided immediate action on the needs of 383 Veterans. The post Virtual Veterans Experience Action Center reaches 383 Veterans in Kentucky appeared first on VAntage Point. VA to start processing disability claims for certain conditions related to particulate matter 08/02/2021 05:00 PM EDT VA will begin processing disability claims Aug. 2 for asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis on a presumptive basis based on presumed particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia and certain other areas — if these conditions manifested within 10 years of a qualifying period of military service. The post VA to start processing disability claims for certain conditions related to particulate matter appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Nearly every death from COVID-19 is preventable: SecVA 08/02/2021 04:00 PM EDT Nearly every COVID-19 death in the Veteran community and U.S. as a whole is entirely preventable through getting a vaccine, VA Secretary Denis McDonough said July 31 at the DAV National Convention in Tampa. The post Nearly every death from COVID-19 is preventable: SecVA appeared first on VAntage Point. Live Whole Health #82: Managing neck pain with acupressure 08/02/2021 02:00 PM EDT Neck pain can interfere with many aspects of your daily life and disrupt activities you enjoy. Acupressure can help relieve neck pain. The post Live Whole Health #82: Managing neck pain with acupressure appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Kenneth Cordier 08/02/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Kenneth Cordier, who was a pilot and prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Kenneth Cordier appeared first on VAntage Point. Why I get my health care at VA: Jason 08/02/2021 10:00 AM EDT When Army Veteran Jason came to VA for help recovering from an IED injury, he didn’t realize he would find a purpose in life. The post Why I get my health care at VA: Jason appeared first on VAntage Point. Study reports on experiences of LGB Vietnam-era Veterans 08/02/2021 09:00 AM EDT Veterans are at high risk for experiencing potentially traumatic events during military service. Evidence also suggests that sexual minorities are at greater risk of PTEs, compared with heterosexual peers. However, few studies have documented how traumatic experiences may differ by sexual orientation among Veterans. The post Study reports on experiences of LGB Vietnam-era Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Borne the Battle #250: Marine Corps Veteran Billy Mills, Olympic Gold Medalist, Lakota Warrior 08/02/2021 08:00 AM EDT In this 250th episode of Borne the Battle, Marine Corps Veteran and Olympic Gold Medalist and Lakota Warrior Billy Mills talks service, Olympics, and current work with Running Strong for American Indian Youth. The post Borne the Battle #250: Marine Corps Veteran Billy Mills, Olympic Gold Medalist, Lakota Warrior appeared first on VAntage Point.