Posted on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   HolidayBoost campaign helps you talk about COVID-19 boosters with those you care about this holiday season 12/20/2021 02:01 PM EST The HolidayBoost campaign provides suggestions for having constructive, compassionate conversations with those you care about regarding getting the COVID-19 booster or vaccine. The post HolidayBoost campaign helps you talk about COVID-19 boosters with those you care about this holiday season appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran James Pierce 12/20/2021 11:31 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James Pierce, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan before joining the National Park Service. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran James Pierce appeared first on VAntage Point. Why I get my health care at VA: Three women Veterans 12/20/2021 10:01 AM EST What experiences do women have when the get their health care at VA? Hear what three women think and why they get their care through VA. The post Why I get my health care at VA: Three women Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Filing a VA claim for disability compensation 12/20/2021 09:00 AM EST VA disability compensation is a monthly, tax-free payment to Veterans who were injured, sustained a long-term illness or experienced a worsening medical condition during their military service. The post Filing a VA claim for disability compensation appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on December 19, 2021December 19, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Bootcamp is revolutionizing the frontline to improve Veteran care 12/19/2021 02:01 PM EST Over 100 VA employees joined the VA Innovators Network at a bootcamp for employees who use innovation to improve Veteran health care. The post Bootcamp is revolutionizing the frontline to improve Veteran care appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Frank Willis Ault 12/19/2021 11:31 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Frank Willis Ault, who led the creation of the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School, also known as TOPGUN. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Frank Willis Ault appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on December 18, 2021December 18, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Plant-based eating – Not what you probably think it is 12/18/2021 02:01 PM EST Plant-based eating is not vegetarian or vegan. It does not exclude any food or food group. VA dietitians are here to explain it all. The post Plant-based eating – Not what you probably think it is appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Christian Gutierrez 12/18/2021 11:31 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Christian Gutierrez, who served as an intelligence officer during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Christian Gutierrez appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Veterans turn a corner with new VA Syringe Services Program 12/17/2021 02:00 PM EST VA staff describe the benefits resulting from VA’s Syringe Services Program at their facilities. One Veteran calls it a “real wakeup call.” The post Veterans turn a corner with new VA Syringe Services Program appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Howard A. Requardt 12/17/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Howard Requardt, who served in the Pacific theater during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Howard A. Requardt appeared first on VAntage Point. Spread joy, not flu this season: Free flu shot at VA or 70,000+ network providers 12/17/2021 10:00 AM EST Veterans enrolled in VA health care who have received care from either VA or community provider within the past 24 months are eligible for a free flu shot. The post Spread joy, not flu this season: Free flu shot at VA or 70,000+ network providers appeared first on VAntage Point. Vet Center: Veteran Sandra Hardy no longer suffering in silence 12/17/2021 09:00 AM EST Although Vet Centers offer unlimited counseling appointments, U.S. Army Veteran Sandra Hardy had it set in her mind she would only need a couple of visits.  Three years later, she’s still going. The post Vet Center: Veteran Sandra Hardy no longer suffering in silence appeared first on VAntage Point. Vets First Podcast S:2 E:7: Perseverance through care, routine 12/16/2021 06:00 PM EST Episode seven of Vets First Podcast discusses studies on functional impairment and depression in Veterans and Veteran suicide factors. The post Vets First Podcast S:2 E:7: Perseverance through care, routine appeared first on VAntage Point. Operational Stress Control critical to organizational health 12/16/2021 04:00 PM EST Staff stress during a pandemic is inevitable. The Salisbury VA hospital has a stress control program to help staff continue to care for Veterans. The post Operational Stress Control critical to organizational health appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Chris Kyle: American Sniper 12/16/2021 02:00 PM EST Known as the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history, Navy Seal Chris Kyle, who served during the Iraq War, has become renowned as the American Sniper. The post Chris Kyle: American Sniper appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Mary-Margaret “Maggie” Brandt 12/16/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Maggie Brandt, who served in the Army Reserve Medical Corps as a doctor for 21 years. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Mary-Margaret “Maggie” Brandt appeared first on VAntage Point. Alaska VA chiropractor gets Veterans “out of pain” 12/16/2021 10:00 AM EST After a Veteran injured his shoulder and neck, he found relief from pain thanks to adjustments from his chiropractor. The post Alaska VA chiropractor gets Veterans “out of pain” appeared first on VAntage Point. America250: Army Veteran Leslie MacDill 12/16/2021 09:00 AM EST This week’s America250 salute is Army Veteran Leslie MacDill, the namesake of MacDill Air Force Base who is considered one of aviation’s early pioneers. The post America250: Army Veteran Leslie MacDill appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans shop holiday savings at your local commissary 12/16/2021 08:00 AM EST Veterans can shop for savings at their local commissary this holiday season. The commissary benefit is a huge money saver and can be a vital resource for Veterans and their families. The post Veterans shop holiday savings at your local commissary appeared first on VAntage Point. HR expert answers your top VA application questions 12/15/2021 04:00 PM EST On VA’s “Talk About It Tuesday” broadcast, HR specialist Kendra Wilson-Hudson gave advice for those applying to VA jobs. The post HR expert answers your top VA application questions appeared first on VAntage Point. Sponsorship program has positive impact for transitioning service members 12/15/2021 02:00 PM EST An Army Veteran says the ETS Sponsorship Program “fills a gap for service members transitioning back into civilian life. We’re all working together.” The post Sponsorship program has positive impact for transitioning service members appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Public Health Service Veteran Thomas Bender 12/15/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Veteran Thomas Bender, who served during the Exxon Valdez oil spill. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Public Health Service Veteran Thomas Bender appeared first on VAntage Point. ‘Bringing Benefits Home’ campaign event held for tribal Veterans in Lawton, OK 12/15/2021 10:00 AM EST A “Bringing Benefits Home” event held in Lawton, OK, helped Tribal Veterans learn about disability claims and speak to a VA claims expert. The post ‘Bringing Benefits Home’ campaign event held for tribal Veterans in Lawton, OK appeared first on VAntage Point. VA to lead new national initiative to improve effectiveness of pre-clinical brain research 12/15/2021 09:00 AM EST The initiative is called the Interagency Resource Coordinating Center for Preclinical TBI Research (IRCC). It will focus on making the most of federal investments in pre-clinical TBI, with scientists working together to identify the preclinical models that best represent TBI in humans and sharing data in more uniform ways. The post VA to lead new national initiative to improve effectiveness of pre-clinical brain research appeared first on VAntage Point. Higher education support services available for Veterans with disabilities 12/15/2021 08:00 AM EST As we come to the end of another year, many of us are making resolutions for 2022, including many Veterans who are resolving to return to the classroom to prepare for future careers outside of the military. Student Veterans come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and some may have disabilities associated with their […] The post Higher education support services available for Veterans with disabilities appeared first on VAntage Point. Free entrepreneurial training available to Veterans 12/14/2021 06:00 PM EST Have you ever wanted to launch your own business but weren’t sure where to begin? The Veterans Launching Ventures (VLV) certificate course could be the start. Offered by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Rothman Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the VLV program provides essential training for Veterans and their families looking to open or grow a business. […] The post Free entrepreneurial training available to Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Show Your Stripes campaign to focus on Veterans 12/14/2021 04:00 PM EST iHeartRadio’s new Show Your Stripes social impact campaign will focus on issues facing Veterans today. The post Show Your Stripes campaign to focus on Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans can create a will free of charge 12/14/2021 02:00 PM EST Veterans can create a will free of charge with GoodTrust. The post Veterans can create a will free of charge appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Susan O’Neill 12/14/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Susan O’Neill, who served as a nurse in three hospitals during the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Susan O’Neill appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on December 12, 2021December 12, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Michael Siegel 12/12/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Michael Siegel, who served in Operation Joint Guard in Bosnia and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Michael Siegel appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on December 11, 2021December 11, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   San Antonio VA serving meals to Veterans in friendly, appetizing manner 12/11/2021 02:00 PM EST The Audie L. Murphy VA hospital in San Antonio is modernizing its services to Veterans with a basic, yet strong comfort: home-cooked meals. The post San Antonio VA serving meals to Veterans in friendly, appetizing manner appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Jennifer Day 12/11/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Jennifer Day, who flew in Operations Northern Watch, Southern Watch and Provide Promise. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Jennifer Day appeared first on VAntage Point. Health equity podcast episode 3 – Racism and its effects on health in Veterans 12/11/2021 09:00 AM EST Explore how racism and discrimination can impact Veterans’ health in this episode of Veterans equity podcast: Leave No Veteran Behind. The post Health equity podcast episode 3 – Racism and its effects on health in Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Explore new ways to serve Veterans in telehealth positions 12/10/2021 04:00 PM EST VA works to reach Veterans wherever they may be. Learn about career opportunities to specialize in telehealth positions. The post Explore new ways to serve Veterans in telehealth positions appeared first on VAntage Point. Texas VA peer support specialists share their stories to help others 12/10/2021 02:00 PM EST Peer support specialists receive training to serve as role models to coach and mentor other Veterans through their recovery process. The post Texas VA peer support specialists share their stories to help others appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Leif Bangsboll 12/10/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Leif Bangsboll, who was one of the first soldiers to join the U.S. special forces during WWII. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Leif Bangsboll appeared first on VAntage Point. Using innovation to better serve Veterans and their families 12/10/2021 10:00 AM EST Three VA employees who excel in work that is foundational to the VHA Innovators Network are honored for their inspiring work and dedication. The post Using innovation to better serve Veterans and their families appeared first on VAntage Point. Grape juice may have the potential to improve cognitive performance in Gulf War Veterans 12/10/2021 09:00 AM EST Dr. Drew Helmer, an internist at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, co-authored the 2021 paper. He and his colleagues first identified whether drinking Concord grape juice is linked to increased levels of polyphenols in the blood. They then tried to learn whether these increases correlate with improved cognitive performance in 26 Veterans with Gulf War illness. The post Grape juice may have the potential to improve cognitive performance in Gulf War Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Canine comfort for Veterans, starring Aly, the diva poodle 12/09/2021 04:00 PM EST Aly the poodle brings canine comfort to senior Veterans in the nursing home at the Reno VA. The post Canine comfort for Veterans, starring Aly, the diva poodle appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Harvey Alter: Nobel Prize Winner 12/09/2021 02:00 PM EST Harvey Alter served in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps; later, his research on hepatitis C virus led to a Nobel Prize. The post Harvey Alter: Nobel Prize Winner appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Alfred Bancroft 12/09/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Alfred Bancroft, who served three tours of duty during the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Alfred Bancroft appeared first on VAntage Point. South Texas VA celebrates 30th anniversary of spinal cord injury clinic 12/09/2021 10:00 AM EST Veteran patients, staff and families gathered to celebrate 30 years of serving Veterans in the South Texas VA Spinal Cord Injury Center. The post South Texas VA celebrates 30th anniversary of spinal cord injury clinic appeared first on VAntage Point. America250: Marine Corps Veteran Larry E. Smedley 12/09/2021 09:00 AM EST This week’s America250 salute is Marine Corps Veteran Larry E. Smedley, who posthumously received a Medal of Honor for his actions during a battle at Da Nang. The post America250: Marine Corps Veteran Larry E. Smedley appeared first on VAntage Point. VA and The Green Chair Project provide newly housed Veterans with household necessities 12/08/2021 04:00 PM EST The partnership between Durham VA and The Green Chair Project provides Veterans well-equipped homes that can nurture and sustain individuals, The post VA and The Green Chair Project provide newly housed Veterans with household necessities appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on December 8, 2021December 8, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Wellness Wednesday Financial Education series, December: Retirement 12/08/2021 02:00 PM EST Wellness Wednesday Financial Education series, the programs of free financial education seminars, continues Dec. 15, this time focusing on retirement preparation. The post Wellness Wednesday Financial Education series, December: Retirement appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Joshua G. Will 12/08/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Joshua G. Will, who served in Afghanistan for 16 months during Operation Enduring Freedom. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Joshua G. Will appeared first on VAntage Point. West Point graduate with multiple sclerosis preparing for ultra-marathon 12/08/2021 10:00 AM EST West Point graduate Kathleen Owings has not let multiple sclerosis slow her down. Enjoys challenging herself running and uphill skiing. The post West Point graduate with multiple sclerosis preparing for ultra-marathon appeared first on VAntage Point. Study links statin use with diabetes progression, points to need for further research 12/08/2021 09:00 AM EST Common statins are atorvastatin (sold as Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol XL), and pitavastatin (Livalo). More than 35 million Americans take the prescription drugs to help control cholesterol. The post Study links statin use with diabetes progression, points to need for further research appeared first on VAntage Point. Holiday discounts and gift-giving guide for Veterans 12/08/2021 08:00 AM EST With the holidays upon us, the following is a list of holiday discounts and gift guide options for Veterans. The post Holiday discounts and gift-giving guide for Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Commemorating a legacy of service on the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor 12/07/2021 08:00 PM EST Today, we observe the 80th anniversary of the Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor. On the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, men and women of the armed forces faced one of the most lethal threats in our country’s history with astounding heroism. The post Commemorating a legacy of service on the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor appeared first on VAntage Point. Pearl Harbor survivor, 100, recalls tragic day 80 years later 12/07/2021 06:00 PM EST After 80 years, the sounds are what Veteran Ken Potts recalls from Pearl Harbor Dec. 7,1941. “It was like the whole world was on fire.” The post Pearl Harbor survivor, 100, recalls tragic day 80 years later appeared first on VAntage Point. Solid Start program has helped over 157,000 Veterans in just two years 12/07/2021 04:00 PM EST VA celebrates the second anniversary of the VA Solid Start program, an innovative outreach campaign that is focused on connecting with recently separated Veterans, regardless of their character of discharge, during the critical first year after release from active duty.  The post Solid Start program has helped over 157,000 Veterans in just two years appeared first on VAntage Point.