Posted on May 10, 2022May 10, 2022

VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Preventing stroke: Many are at risk and don’t know it 05/10/2022 02:00 PM EDT Many Americans are at risk for heart disease and stroke. Many of the major risk factors for these problems can be prevented and controlled. The post Preventing stroke: Many are at risk and don’t know it appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Adrian Valentine Soltau 05/10/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Adrian Valentine Soltau, who served in Iraq and was killed in action. His sacrifice is honored by the Carry the Load. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Adrian Valentine Soltau appeared first on VAntage Point. Advanced diabetes technology aids Veterans 05/10/2022 09:50 AM EDT A continuous glucose monitor is a tiny sensor inserted under the skin. It sends data to the Veteran’s patients’ smartphone or tablet. The post Advanced diabetes technology aids Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. VA study: Screening for thoughts of suicide can identify missed chances to save lives 05/10/2022 09:00 AM EDT She led a case review that highlighted missed opportunities to screen a Veteran for suicidal ideation—thoughts of taking one’s own life—and to provide appropriate follow-up care during an emergency department (ED) visit. The case review, part of a larger study on ED care, appeared in the Journal of Emergency Nursing in November 2021. The post VA study: Screening for thoughts of suicide can identify missed chances to save lives appeared first on VAntage Point. Two programs, one mission for Veterans’ caregivers 05/09/2022 04:00 PM EDT VA’s Caregiver Support program offers clinical services to caregivers of eligible and covered Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. The post Two programs, one mission for Veterans’ caregivers appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   SimLEARN Fellow uses EMT experience to enhance Veteran care 05/09/2022 02:00 PM EDT Each month, SimLEARN will highlight one VA Interprofessional Advanced Fellowship in Clinical Simulation (IAFCS) fellow (SimLEARN Fellow). The post SimLEARN Fellow uses EMT experience to enhance Veteran care appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Karl Linn 05/09/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Karl Linn, who served as a combat engineer during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Karl Linn appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans Health Equity Podcast Season 2 05/09/2022 10:00 AM EDT VA’s Office of Health Equity’s unique podcast series reviews VA programs, initiatives, and Veteran experiences within the past year. The post Veterans Health Equity Podcast Season 2 appeared first on VAntage Point. Video Blood Pressure Visits a virtual alternative 05/09/2022 08:00 AM EDT The Video Blood Pressure Visits program offers Veterans a virtual alternative to in-person blood pressure follow-up evaluations. The post Video Blood Pressure Visits a virtual alternative appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Tranquility garden at Orlando VA offers hope and healing 05/08/2022 04:00 PM EDT A new tranquility garden is bringing hopefulness, healing, and recovery to Veterans. It’s a new addition to the in-patient mental health unit. The post Tranquility garden at Orlando VA offers hope and healing appeared first on VAntage Point. Therapy provides Marine Corps Veteran all-terrain trackchair 05/08/2022 02:00 PM EDT After three helicopter crashes and a 150-foot fall, Marine Corps Veteran finally returns to independent life with unique trackchair. The post Therapy provides Marine Corps Veteran all-terrain trackchair appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Raquel Bono 05/08/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Raquel Bono, a Filipino-American who served in the Navy for over three decades. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Raquel Bono appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on May 7, 2022May 7, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Exhibit inspired by her mother wins gold medal 05/07/2022 02:00 PM EDT Veteran Catherine D’Angelo received gold medal in National Veterans Creative Arts competition in festival held in St. Petersburg, Florida. The post Exhibit inspired by her mother wins gold medal appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Vincent Okamoto 05/07/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Vincent Okamoto, who was the highest-decorated surviving Japanese-American Veteran of the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Vincent Okamoto appeared first on VAntage Point. As a military spouse, there’s a place for you at VA 05/06/2022 04:00 PM EDT On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we recognize the contributions and talents that make military spouses so valuable to VA. The post As a military spouse, there’s a place for you at VA appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   VA supports parents and expecting mothers across America 05/06/2022 02:00 PM EDT Many VA medical centers will be offering baby showers to support expecting mothers with essential baby items and vital health information. The post VA supports parents and expecting mothers across America appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Corps Veteran Donald D. Pucket 05/06/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Corps Veteran Donald D. Pucket, who served as a B-24 bomber pilot during WWII and posthumous Medal of Honor recipient. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Corps Veteran Donald D. Pucket appeared first on VAntage Point. Improving access to virtual care for homebound rural Veterans 05/06/2022 10:00 AM EDT VA Geriatric Scholar Christy Rothermel is helping homebound and rural Veterans keep pace with VA’s rapid telehealth expansion. The post Improving access to virtual care for homebound rural Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Sign in to My HealtheVet changing soon — here’s what to expect 05/06/2022 09:00 AM EDT The steps for signing in to My HealtheVet are changing. Learn the steps for the VA unified sign-in process so you can access your account. The post Sign in to My HealtheVet changing soon — here’s what to expect appeared first on VAntage Point. Get moving with the MOVE! Coach app 05/05/2022 04:00 PM EDT Download the MOVE! Coach app to boost your daily activity and improve your health for Move More Month. The post Get moving with the MOVE! Coach app appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   John Thach: Pacific Wildcat 05/05/2022 02:00 PM EDT Navy Veteran John Thach served in World War II and the Korean War. He invented the Thach Weave and Big Blue Blanket Defense. The post John Thach: Pacific Wildcat appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Marcario García 05/05/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Marcario García. García served as an infantryman during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Marcario García appeared first on VAntage Point. Stent surgery study reinforces quality of VA cardiac care 05/05/2022 10:00 AM EDT Stent surgery: Common procedure but has some risk. Four-year study shows those treated by VA facility had 25% lower risk of complications. The post Stent surgery study reinforces quality of VA cardiac care appeared first on VAntage Point. America250: Navy Veteran Sunita Williams 05/05/2022 09:01 AM EDT This week’s America250 salute is Navy Veteran Sunita Williams, who served as a Gulf War helicopter pilot before becoming a NASA astronaut. The post America250: Navy Veteran Sunita Williams appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Healthier drinking habits to improve your wellbeing 05/04/2022 02:00 PM EDT The VetChange mobile app can help you to stop or cut back on drinking and learn healthier ways to manage PTSD symptoms. The post Healthier drinking habits to improve your wellbeing appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Bruce Avery Van Voorhis 05/04/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Bruce Avery Van Voorhis. Van Voorhis served as an aviator during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Bruce Avery Van Voorhis appeared first on VAntage Point. Birmingham VA cardiologist celebrates decades of achievement in research 05/04/2022 10:00 AM EDT Dr. Louis Dell’Italia, Birmingham VA associate chief of staff for research, is dedicated to improving the health of Veterans and others. The post Birmingham VA cardiologist celebrates decades of achievement in research appeared first on VAntage Point. Appeals: Informal conference offers clarity, feedback in higher-level decision reviews 05/04/2022 09:00 AM EDT Considering a higher-level review of your claim decision? An informal conference can allow you to communicate directly with a reviewer. The post Appeals: Informal conference offers clarity, feedback in higher-level decision reviews appeared first on VAntage Point. Join VA and the White House today for a cancer cabinet community conversation 05/04/2022 08:00 AM EDT VA health leaders, along with representatives from private and public health care organizations, host a Cancer Cabinet Community Conversation. The post Join VA and the White House today for a cancer cabinet community conversation appeared first on VAntage Point. VOICES events: Enjoy, support, connect with Veterans near you 05/03/2022 06:00 PM EDT Through VOICES events, Veterans come together in public spaces to enjoy, support and connect with one another. The post VOICES events: Enjoy, support, connect with Veterans near you appeared first on VAntage Point. PTSD Bytes #8: Treatments for PTSD 5: EMDR 05/03/2022 04:00 PM EDT In this episode of PTSD Bytes, we learn about EMDR for PTSD from licensed clinical social worker and certified EMDR-therapist Marianne Silva. The post PTSD Bytes #8: Treatments for PTSD 5: EMDR appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   In their own words: Why nurses love working at VA 05/03/2022 02:00 PM EDT Why do nurses love working at VA? Hear from them here, in their own words, and learn more about how you can join them. The post In their own words: Why nurses love working at VA appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Horacio Rivero Jr. 05/03/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Horacio Rivero Jr. Rivero served in World War II and Korea, later working in administrative positions in Washington. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Horacio Rivero Jr. appeared first on VAntage Point. What you should know about advance care planning 05/03/2022 09:50 AM EDT Advance care planning is the process of considering what’s important to you and what your preferences are for care now and in the future. The post What you should know about advance care planning appeared first on VAntage Point. Study finds higher prevalence of mental health concerns for Vietnam Veterans 05/03/2022 09:00 AM EDT VE-HEROeS is the first nationwide survey of both the physical and mental health of Vietnam War Veterans in more than 30 years. It sought survey data from more than 45,000 Vietnam-era Veterans, as well as 11,000 matched controls. The post Study finds higher prevalence of mental health concerns for Vietnam Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Live Whole Health #121: Yoga ball 05/02/2022 04:00 PM EDT There are so many ways that you can incorporate yoga practices and mindful movement into your daily routine, and using an exercise or yoga ball is one fun way to change up your practice. The post Live Whole Health #121: Yoga ball appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans eligible for discounts on travel, hotel rates 05/02/2022 02:00 PM EDT Veterans are now eligible to book travel through this website to access exclusive discounts on hotels, flights and other travel deals. The post Veterans eligible for discounts on travel, hotel rates appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Barney F. Hajiro 05/02/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Barney F. Hajiro. Denied a Medal of Honor for his service during World War II, He received it 56 years later. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Barney F. Hajiro appeared first on VAntage Point. Mental health: Learn what your fellow Veterans Know 05/02/2022 10:00 AM EDT Veterans and those who care about them are encouraged to learn about healing from Veterans who know because they’ve been there. The post Mental health: Learn what your fellow Veterans Know appeared first on VAntage Point. VA’s National Oncology Program: Providing Equitable Cancer Care for Veterans 05/02/2022 09:00 AM EDT VA’s National Oncology Program is working to better deliver equitable cancer care through new initiatives and programs. The post VA’s National Oncology Program: Providing Equitable Cancer Care for Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Borne the Battle #276: Navy Veteran Ken Harbaugh, Podcast Host, Nonprofit Entrepreneur 05/02/2022 08:00 AM EDT This week’s Borne the Battle episode features Navy Veteran Ken Harbaugh, a podcast host, entrepreneur and co-founder of The Mission Continues. The post Borne the Battle #276: Navy Veteran Ken Harbaugh, Podcast Host, Nonprofit Entrepreneur appeared first on VAntage Point. Gulf Coast VA honors social worker for going above and beyond 05/01/2022 04:00 PM EDT Social worker honored for “Going above and beyond her job. An empathetic listener to our Veterans who ensures their needs can be met.” The post Gulf Coast VA honors social worker for going above and beyond appeared first on VAntage Point.