Posted on July 9, 2022July 9, 2022

VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Army Veteran born on July 4 100 years ago 07/09/2022 02:00 PM EDT Veteran, turning 100, to his family every year regarding Fourth of July fireworks: “You hear that? Everyone is celebrating my birthday.” The post Army Veteran born on July 4 100 years ago appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Fred F. Ohr 07/09/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Fred F. Ohr, who is believed to be the only World War II flying ace of Asian descent. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Fred F. Ohr appeared first on VAntage Point. VA investment in telehealth adds up to job opportunities for you 07/08/2022 04:00 PM EDT From health care to IT, VA careers make telehealth options accessible to millions of Veterans. The post VA investment in telehealth adds up to job opportunities for you appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Educators bringing diverse students to learn at VA 07/08/2022 02:00 PM EDT VA OAA 2022 David M. Worthen Ward recipients are improving care quality, trainee diversity and physician teaching to better serve Veterans. The post Educators bringing diverse students to learn at VA appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Slade Deville Cutter 07/08/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Slade Deville Cutter, who commanded the submarine USS Seahorse during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Slade Deville Cutter appeared first on VAntage Point. Faces of Service immortalizes Veterans and their stories 07/08/2022 10:00 AM EDT Faces of Service captures photos and stories of Veterans dating back to World War II. So far, 160 Veterans have shared their story. The post Faces of Service immortalizes Veterans and their stories appeared first on VAntage Point. Exercise may be useful treatment option for Veterans with PTSD 07/08/2022 09:00 AM EDT At the same time, interest is increasing among researchers and clinicians in using complementary and alternative treatments, such as exercise, to enhance traditional mental health care and support a patient-centered approach to care. Veterans with PTSD frequently use these treatments and often rate them as enjoyable. The post Exercise may be useful treatment option for Veterans with PTSD appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 7, 2022July 7, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Clifton Schroeder: Clinging to dirt 07/07/2022 02:00 PM EDT Marine Veteran Clifton Schroeder served as an executive officer in Vietnam and a senior liaison officer during the Balkans Conflict. The post Clifton Schroeder: Clinging to dirt appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Karol J. Bobko 07/07/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Karol J. Bobko, who served as a fighter pilot before becoming a NASA astronaut. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Karol J. Bobko appeared first on VAntage Point. PTSD and exercise: Finding recovery through fitness 07/07/2022 10:00 AM EDT Listen to the podcast Short Takes on Suicide Prevention on the topic of PTSD and Exercise: Finding recovery through fitness. The post PTSD and exercise: Finding recovery through fitness appeared first on VAntage Point. America250: Marine Corps Veteran James Livingston 07/07/2022 09:00 AM EDT This week’s America250 salute is Marine Corps Veteran James Livingston, who received a Medal of Honor during Vietnam and served 34 years. The post America250: Marine Corps Veteran James Livingston appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   An Accidental AI Professional 07/06/2022 04:00 PM EDT However, her interest in AI was “a mistake,” says Ciesielski. During her undergraduate fellowship at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the principal investigator assigned her to work on neural networks, thinking it was close to her major of neural engineering. As she learned more about neural networks, she became fascinated with AI’s blend of mathematics, statistics, and psychology. The post An Accidental AI Professional appeared first on VAntage Point. Phoenix VA’s new 200,000-square-feet clinic 07/06/2022 02:00 PM EDT The new Phoenix VA clinic provides much-needed outpatient space to consolidate primary care and outpatient mental health services. The post Phoenix VA’s new 200,000-square-feet clinic appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army National Guard Veteran John R. D’Araujo Jr. 07/06/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army National Guard Veteran John R. D’Araujo Jr. D’Araujo served during the Vietnam War and reached the rank of major general in the Army National Guard. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army National Guard Veteran John R. D’Araujo Jr. appeared first on VAntage Point. VA’s challenge to house 38,000 homeless Veterans 07/06/2022 10:00 AM EDT Tune in for second episode of VA’s podcast Ending Veteran Homelessness Episode #2: VA’s national challenge to house 38,000 homeless Veterans The post VA’s challenge to house 38,000 homeless Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. VA researcher leads project to evaluate Veteran screening for malnutrition 07/06/2022 09:00 AM EDT Chew and her colleagues use a malnutrition screening tool (MST) for all patients admitted to the Phoenix VA hospital, three-quarters of whom are 65 and older, a demographic that is susceptible to malnutrition. The post VA researcher leads project to evaluate Veteran screening for malnutrition appeared first on VAntage Point. Artist designs creative guitars for Veterans’ music therapy 07/05/2022 06:00 PM EDT Gabriela Mejia is an artist using her talents to decorate guitars for Veterans participating in Challenge America’s Music Therapy Program. The post Artist designs creative guitars for Veterans’ music therapy appeared first on VAntage Point. Find your calling with these VA police career paths 07/05/2022 04:00 PM EDT As federal law enforcement officers, VA police serve and protect Veterans every day. Take a look at some of the specialty positions available. The post Find your calling with these VA police career paths appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   PTSD Bytes #12: Mindfulness for Self-Care 07/05/2022 02:00 PM EDT In this episode, host Pearl McGee-Vincent discusses mindfulness with Dr. Timothy J. Avery, clinical psychologist and readjustment counselor. The post PTSD Bytes #12: Mindfulness for Self-Care appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran Robert Holts 07/05/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran Robert Holts, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. The post #VeteranOfTheDay U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran Robert Holts appeared first on VAntage Point. Setting the “pace” with leadless pacemaker 07/05/2022 09:50 AM EDT Coast Guard Veteran the first patient in the state of Texas to receive a new leadless pacemaker implant designed to regulate his heart. The post Setting the “pace” with leadless pacemaker appeared first on VAntage Point. No slowing down: Get VA’s mobile app and keep moving 07/05/2022 09:00 AM EDT VA’s new mobile app lets Veterans access benefits and health care resources when they want, where they want—right from their smartphone. The post No slowing down: Get VA’s mobile app and keep moving appeared first on VAntage Point. Live Whole Health #128: Connecting mind and body, session 4 07/04/2022 04:00 PM EDT How can your body help your mind? How can we work on connecting them? What role does your breath play? The fourth session in this series, Connecting Mind and Body, will help to answer these questions. The post Live Whole Health #128: Connecting mind and body, session 4 appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 4, 2022July 4, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Protect yourself against social media phishing 07/04/2022 02:00 PM EDT Scammers are exploiting social media to steal your sensitive information. How can you protect yourself from phishing? The post Protect yourself against social media phishing appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran William John Mosier 07/04/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran William John Mosier, who served as a medic during the Korean War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran William John Mosier appeared first on VAntage Point. World War II Veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Pensacola 07/04/2022 10:00 AM EDT A World War II Veteran who served aboard the USS Sigsbee and, later, aboard the USS Alfred A. Cunningham, celebrates his 100th birthday. The post World War II Veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Pensacola appeared first on VAntage Point. Air Force Veteran among 10 new awardees in VA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion research program 07/04/2022 09:00 AM EDT Flake is a research scientist at the VA North Texas Health Care System, where he tries to improve services for Veterans who have collided with the criminal justice system by focusing on rehabilitation needs and barriers. He’s leading a project in which health care providers and formerly incarcerated Veterans collaborate to identify priority goals including employment, housing, and substance use treatment. The post Air Force Veteran among 10 new awardees in VA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion research program appeared first on VAntage Point. New Orleans VA to host Salute to the Flag on July 4 07/04/2022 08:00 AM EDT New Orleans Salute to the Flag event will include a flag raising, Pledge of Allegiance and music by the American Legion Post 377 band. The post New Orleans VA to host Salute to the Flag on July 4 appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 3, 2022July 3, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Veteran carves special “sign” of thanks for Houston VA cardiologists 07/03/2022 04:00 PM EDT After by-pass surgery, Army Veteran Carl Haaland, avid woodworker, wanted to give his Houston VA cardiothoracic team a sign of his gratitude. The post Veteran carves special “sign” of thanks for Houston VA cardiologists appeared first on VAntage Point. From Homelessness to good jobs: DoL’s Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program changes lives 07/03/2022 02:00 PM EDT At the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, we’re working to support Veterans experiencing homelessness through our Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program, a competitive grant program focused on reintegrating individuals into the workforce and building strong systems to address the challenges veterans experiencing homelessness routinely face.   The post From Homelessness to good jobs: DoL’s Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program changes lives appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran William R. Charette 07/03/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran and Medal of Honor recipient William R. Charette, who served as a hospital corpsman in the Korean War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran William R. Charette appeared first on VAntage Point. Center for Women Veterans Book Corner, July: Army Veteran Tanya R. Whitney 07/03/2022 09:00 AM EDT This month’s Women Veteran Authors Book Corner author is U.S. Army retired Master Sergeant Tanya R. Whitney, who served from 1983-2010. The post Center for Women Veterans Book Corner, July: Army Veteran Tanya R. Whitney appeared first on VAntage Point. PBS’ A Capitol Fourth will be broadcasting live from Washington, D.C. on July 4 07/02/2022 04:00 PM EDT Capital Concerts has announced the all-star cast of the 42nd annual edition of “A CAPITOL FOURTH” on PBS, airing live on July 4. The post PBS’ A Capitol Fourth will be broadcasting live from Washington, D.C. on July 4 appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Standing Ready: Examine the past, present and future of VA innovation 07/02/2022 02:00 PM EDT Standing Ready highlights the significant contributions – past, present and future – of the VA health care system through a historical lens. The post Standing Ready: Examine the past, present and future of VA innovation appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Donna Marie Hortop 07/02/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Donna Marie Hortop, who served as a mental health flight commander and chief of mental health. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Donna Marie Hortop appeared first on VAntage Point. Fresh Focus “Heart to Home” episodes: #61-63 07/02/2022 09:00 AM EDT In each episode of this six-episode Heart to Home series on the Fresh Focus podcast, VA dietitians are dishing out heart health tips from hospital discharge to home. The post Fresh Focus “Heart to Home” episodes: #61-63 appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Celebrate Independence Day with VA Careers 07/01/2022 04:00 PM EDT Learn about how you can celebrate Independence Day by applying to work at VA. The post Celebrate Independence Day with VA Careers appeared first on VAntage Point. Teams working to care for Veterans exposed to burn pits 07/01/2022 02:00 PM EDT Follow multidisciplinary team efforts to diagnose and treat Marine Veteran exposed to burn pits in Iraq. “Veterans want and deserve answers.” The post Teams working to care for Veterans exposed to burn pits appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran William Gabbard 07/01/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran William Gabbard, who performed with the U.S. Army Field Band for 30 years. Now retired from service, Gabbard directs the adult choir at his local church. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran William Gabbard appeared first on VAntage Point. Blind Veteran grateful to Houston VA Low Vision Clinic 07/01/2022 10:00 AM EDT “I was impressed with how detail oriented they were with my assessments. Some staff members were blind, which gave me motivation and hope.” The post Blind Veteran grateful to Houston VA Low Vision Clinic appeared first on VAntage Point. Height may be risk factor for multiple health conditions 07/01/2022 09:00 AM EDT Height is not typically considered a risk factor for diseases. But past research has shown correlations between how tall someone is and their likelihood of experiencing a number of health conditions. What isn’t well understood is whether this correlation has a biological basis or is due to other factors. The post Height may be risk factor for multiple health conditions appeared first on VAntage Point. Kansas City VA annual Salute to Women Veterans 06/30/2022 04:00 PM EDT The Kansas City VA’s annual Salute to Women Veterans at Kansas City VA recognizes service and challenges of women Veterans. The post Kansas City VA annual Salute to Women Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point.