Posted on July 19, 2022July 19, 2022

VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   PTSD Bytes #13: PTSD and Insomnia 07/19/2022 02:00 PM EDT In this episode of PTSD Bytes, clinical psychologist Dr. Elissa McCarthy discusses Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia. The post PTSD Bytes #13: PTSD and Insomnia appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Gil Hodges 07/19/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Gil Hodges. Hodges served in the invasion of Okinawa and worked in intelligence operations during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Gil Hodges appeared first on VAntage Point. Gulf War Veterans’ engagement sessions 07/19/2022 09:50 AM EDT 1990-91 Gulf War Veterans with questions about Gulf War Illness are invited to engagement sessions with experts who want to hear from you. The post Gulf War Veterans’ engagement sessions appeared first on VAntage Point. Genetic testing may benefit patients with depression 07/19/2022 09:00 AM EDT A VA study has found that Pharmacogenomic, or genetic testing, can help providers avoid prescribing antidepressant medications that may have undesirable outcomes. The post Genetic testing may benefit patients with depression appeared first on VAntage Point. VA lands top five spot on Best Places to Work in the Federal Government list 07/18/2022 02:00 PM EDT As determined by the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service, VA has been named as one of the government’s top five best places to work. The post VA lands top five spot on Best Places to Work in the Federal Government list appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Roberto Clemente 07/18/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Roberto Clemente, who served as an infantryman in the Marine Corps Reserve. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Roberto Clemente appeared first on VAntage Point. A new, easier-to-remember Veterans Crisis Line number 07/18/2022 10:00 AM EDT A shorter, three-digit number provides an easier-to-remember way to access the Veterans Crisis Line. You are not alone. The post A new, easier-to-remember Veterans Crisis Line number appeared first on VAntage Point. Pension Poaching: Learn to spot scammers and who you can trust for support 07/18/2022 09:00 AM EDT Have you ever heard of the scam called pension poaching? It is a financial hoax used by scammers to defraud you of your VA pension benefits. The post Pension Poaching: Learn to spot scammers and who you can trust for support appeared first on VAntage Point. Martinsburg VA honors POW Veteran’s 100th birthday 07/17/2022 04:00 PM EDT Martinsburg Army Veteran Donald “Dusty” Rhodes spent six months as a Prisoner of War before being sent to fight in the Battle of the Bulge. The post Martinsburg VA honors POW Veteran’s 100th birthday appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 17, 2022July 17, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Corps Veteran Fitzroy “Buck” Newsum 07/17/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Corps Veteran Fitzroy “Buck” Newsum, who served with the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II and the Korean War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Corps Veteran Fitzroy “Buck” Newsum appeared first on VAntage Point. Oklahoma City VA and community celebrate Veteran’s 99th birthday 07/16/2022 04:00 PM EDT Air Force Veteran Philip Read was grateful for the birthday party but needed to go home to finish mowing his lawn before it got hot. The post Oklahoma City VA and community celebrate Veteran’s 99th birthday appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Richard O’Kane 07/16/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Richard O’Kane, who served as a submarine commander and received a Medal of Honor during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Richard O’Kane appeared first on VAntage Point. Our PACT with you: How VA is improving recruitment, retention 07/15/2022 04:00 PM EDT Recruitment and retention of top talent is a priority at VA. With our mission to serve those who have served, we know our Veterans deserve nothing less than the best care we can provide. That care comes from talented team members like you. But as one of America’s best employers, we also know that part […] The post Our PACT with you: How VA is improving recruitment, retention appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran James E. Webb 07/15/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran James E. Webb, second administrator of NASA and the namesake of the James Webb Space Telescope. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran James E. Webb appeared first on VAntage Point. Oklahoma City VA welcomes new facility dog 07/15/2022 10:00 AM EDT Labrador retriever facility dog Val helps Veterans meet rehabilitation goals in Acute Care Rehabilitation and Outpatient Recreation Therapy. The post Oklahoma City VA welcomes new facility dog appeared first on VAntage Point. VA program collaborates with NIH initiative to advance genetic discoveries for Veterans 07/15/2022 09:00 AM EDT MVP has created whole genome sequences for over 140,000 Veterans. However, it takes time to process this large amount of data and make it available for research. The post VA program collaborates with NIH initiative to advance genetic discoveries for Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Commissaries help Feds Feed Families food drive 07/14/2022 04:00 PM EDT Commissaries are collecting food donations for families in need through the annual Feds Feed Families food drive. The post Commissaries help Feds Feed Families food drive appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   William Moody: Wrestling’s Paul Bearer 07/14/2022 02:00 PM EDT Air Force Veteran William Moody performed in the professional wrestling business for over a decade as Paul Bearer, the manager of The Undertaker. The post William Moody: Wrestling’s Paul Bearer appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran James David Watkins 07/14/2022 11:30 AM EDT #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran James David Watkins. A Veteran of World War II, The Korean War and Vietnam, Watkins served as a nuclear submariner for much of his career. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran James David Watkins appeared first on VAntage Point. Veteran’s caregiver thanks VA Caregiver Support Program 07/14/2022 10:00 AM EDT Read Kathy Parker’s letter to other caregivers about how VA and the Caregiver Support Program help her and her Veteran in their time of need. The post Veteran’s caregiver thanks VA Caregiver Support Program appeared first on VAntage Point. America250: Army Veteran James N. Rowe 07/14/2022 09:00 AM EDT This week’s America250 salute is Army Veteran James N. Rowe, a POW who escaped captivity in Vietnam and helped develop SERE tactics. The post America250: Army Veteran James N. Rowe appeared first on VAntage Point. Marine Veterans’ wheelchair basketball rivalry 07/13/2022 04:00 PM EDT Marine Veterans Raul Acosta and Eugene Tatom started as basketball rivals but have developed a lifelong friendship that transcends sports. The post Marine Veterans’ wheelchair basketball rivalry appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Million Veteran Program study offers new insights on genetic risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease 07/13/2022 02:00 PM EDT NAFLD is a growing cause of liver disease. It has an estimated worldwide prevalence of 25% in adults. In the United States, that prevalence is projected to climb to nearly 34% by 2030. The post Million Veteran Program study offers new insights on genetic risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Samuel Ancira Jr. 07/13/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Samuel Ancira Jr., who served in various positions in the Army during the Gulf War and the Iraq War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Samuel Ancira Jr. appeared first on VAntage Point. #VADidThat: Leading America in Long COVID care 07/13/2022 10:00 AM EDT VA has equipped 22 facilities with Long COVID clinics to provide in-person and virtual care. They also deliver multidisciplinary treatment. The post #VADidThat: Leading America in Long COVID care appeared first on VAntage Point. Winning design selected in the 2022 Veterans Day poster contest 07/13/2022 09:00 AM EDT The Veterans Day National Committee has selected the winner for this year’s Veterans Day poster from designs submitted by artists nationwide. The post Winning design selected in the 2022 Veterans Day poster contest appeared first on VAntage Point. We’re looking for college interns. Apply now for the VSFS internship! 07/13/2022 08:00 AM EDT VA’s Digital Media Engagement team, the team that runs VA’s social media, is looking for interns. Apply to the VSFS internship now! The post We’re looking for college interns. Apply now for the VSFS internship! appeared first on VAntage Point. Agricultural resources available to Veterans 07/12/2022 06:00 PM EDT USDA’s AgVets program specifically targets Veterans interested in pursuing farming careers across the food and agricultural sector. The post Agricultural resources available to Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. The top 10 reasons why employees choose to work at VA 07/12/2022 04:00 PM EDT From exceptional benefits to advanced technology, from education support to leadership opportunities, here are the top 10 reasons why we work at VA. The post The top 10 reasons why employees choose to work at VA appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Virginia Veteran resources, benefits event made “life-changing” difference 07/12/2022 02:00 PM EDT Virginia recently hosted a successful event to help Veterans access the health care, resources, benefits and services they have earned. The post Virginia Veteran resources, benefits event made “life-changing” difference appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Corps and Marine Corps Veteran Morgan Vaux 07/12/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Corps and Marine Corps Veteran Morgan Vaux, who served as a radio operator and mechanic during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Corps and Marine Corps Veteran Morgan Vaux appeared first on VAntage Point. New outpatient diuresis clinic a game changer for Veteran and spouse 07/12/2022 09:50 AM EDT The newly created Outpatient Diuresis Clinic is a game changer for Navy Veteran Jack Pinkston and his spouse after quadruple bypass. The post New outpatient diuresis clinic a game changer for Veteran and spouse appeared first on VAntage Point. Marine Veteran performs research on fatigue in people with neurological conditions 07/12/2022 09:00 AM EDT I wanted to join the United States Marine Corps (USMC) to challenge myself in ways I had never been challenged before. I also wanted to gain valuable skills that I could use in a future career. The USMC provided me with ample opportunities to grow personally and professionally. I would not be as successful as I am today without being a Marine. The post Marine Veteran performs research on fatigue in people with neurological conditions appeared first on VAntage Point. Curling, pickleball debut at Veterans Wheelchair Games 07/11/2022 06:00 PM EDT The largest wheelchair rehab event for Veterans with spinal cord injuries, amputations and other neurological conditions is underway. The post Curling, pickleball debut at Veterans Wheelchair Games appeared first on VAntage Point. #Live Whole Health #129: Soft belly breathing 07/11/2022 04:00 PM EDT Breathing slowly and deeply in through the nose and out through the mouth with a soft and relaxed belly can increase the body’s exchange of oxygen. This technique also stimulates the body’s rest and relaxation response. It quiets the areas of the brain that register fear and anger. The post #Live Whole Health #129: Soft belly breathing appeared first on VAntage Point. Economic Development Initiative helps transitioning service members, spouses 07/11/2022 02:00 PM EDT From July 13-15, VA will be hosting the Northern California Economic Development Initiative (EDI) for transitioning service members, Veterans, their spouses and family members. The post Economic Development Initiative helps transitioning service members, spouses appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Elvin Benton 07/11/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Elvin Benton, who served as a medic during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Elvin Benton appeared first on VAntage Point. Treatment for menopause symptoms available at VA 07/11/2022 10:00 AM EDT Menopause is a natural part of aging that affects each person differently. Talk to your VA provider for help managing your symptoms. The post Treatment for menopause symptoms available at VA appeared first on VAntage Point. Can life insurance be affordable? 07/11/2022 08:00 AM EDT Life insurance can be affordable and accessible to people at all income levels. A wide array of factors determines life insurance cost. The post Can life insurance be affordable? appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans view healthy kitchen videos from home 07/10/2022 04:00 PM EDT Northern Indiana VA Nutrition and Food Services classes allow Veterans to watch healthy kitchen recipe demonstrations via VA Video Connect. The post Veterans view healthy kitchen videos from home appeared first on VAntage Point.