Posted on February 15, 2021February 15, 2021

VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Live Whole Health #60: Vacation Visualization 02/15/2021 04:00 PM EST The thoughts and images from your imagination can impact your physical body, your emotions and your mood. During guided imagery and visualization, you use your imagination to promote positive effects and relieve symptoms. The post Live Whole Health #60: Vacation Visualization appeared first on VAntage Point. Listening to Veterans’ experiences improves VBA appeals processes 02/15/2021 02:00 PM EST Veterans filing disability claims have said they want choices and faster decisions. Due to improvements in the appeals system and processes, Veterans are now getting more options. The post Listening to Veterans’ experiences improves VBA appeals processes appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Travis A. Bonvillain 02/15/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Travis A. Bonvillain, who served for six years, including two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Travis A. Bonvillain appeared first on VAntage Point. Kansas City VA participates in Point-in-Time count 02/15/2021 10:00 AM EST Kansas City VA Medical Center executive leadership teamed up with community partners for the annual Point-in-Time homeless count. Count is critical for funding resources homeless initiatives. The post Kansas City VA participates in Point-in-Time count appeared first on VAntage Point. Remembering Former VA Secretary Jesse Brown 02/15/2021 09:00 AM EST This February, while the nation celebrates Black History Month, VA’s Homeless Programs Office (HPO) recognizes that our history of accomplishments preventing and ending homelessness among Veterans is built on the work of trailblazing Black men and women serving this country during war and in peace time. Among these notable individuals is Jesse Brown, a decorated disabled Vietnam Veteran who in 1993 became the first African American Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The post Remembering Former VA Secretary Jesse Brown appeared first on VAntage Point. Borne the Battle #229: Air Force Veteran Jackson Henderson, Electrical Maintenance Technician 02/15/2021 08:00 AM EST What is the Rockwell AAM program? Henderson details the available course opportunities within the program and offers advice to transitioning service members on how they can find employment opportunities through the program, emphasizing the importance of trade schools and their value. The post Borne the Battle #229: Air Force Veteran Jackson Henderson, Electrical Maintenance Technician appeared first on VAntage Point. Army Veteran, 81, commends community care experience 02/14/2021 04:00 PM EST Army Veteran sent a letter to the St. Cloud VA hospital director. “This clinic is an excellent choice for VA’s Community Care Network of providers and if asked, I’ll refer them with good marks.” The post Army Veteran, 81, commends community care experience appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Then, Now and Forever: Caregivers and the Veterans they love 02/14/2021 02:00 PM EST This Valentine’s Day we share the love stories of caregivers from VA’s Peer Support Mentoring Program. Then, Now, and Forever: The Caregivers and the Veterans They Love. Learn more about the program. The post Then, Now and Forever: Caregivers and the Veterans they love appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Harold H. Brown 02/14/2021 11:30 AM EST During National Black History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Harold H. Brown, a World War II Tuskegee Airman. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Harold H. Brown appeared first on VAntage Point. My Life, My Story bonus: Stan, a Valentine’s Day special 02/14/2021 09:00 AM EST We’ve heard a lot of war stories over the years from the Veterans we’ve interviewed for the “My Life, My Story” project. But here is a love story on how Veteran Stan met Ginny. The post My Life, My Story bonus: Stan, a Valentine’s Day special appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Renovated Soldiers Home almost ready for homeless Vets 02/13/2021 04:00 PM EST Homeless Veterans will move into a renovated Soldiers Home on March 1. Old Main and nearby houses will be akin to a modern apartment community with a variety of residences and a myriad of amenities. The post Renovated Soldiers Home almost ready for homeless Vets appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran David Roy Ellis 02/13/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran David Roy Ellis, who served as a chaplain in a Military Police Battalion in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran David Roy Ellis appeared first on VAntage Point. Valentines, caregivers and the Veterans they love 02/13/2021 09:00 AM EST A Valentine’s special: Sharing the love stories of caregivers from VA’s Peer Support Mentoring Program. Then, Now, and Forever: The Caregivers and the Veterans They Love. Meet John and Cathy. The post Valentines, caregivers and the Veterans they love appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans: Sign up for the VA Burn Pit Registry 02/12/2021 06:00 PM EST Veterans exposed to airborne hazards, sign up with the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. Help us understand long-term effects, improve care and connect you with the care you’ve earned. The post Veterans: Sign up for the VA Burn Pit Registry appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on February 12, 2021February 13, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Secretary McDonough’s remarks to Veterans Service Organizations regarding the American Rescue Plan 02/12/2021 03:48 PM EST This plan supports our priority of providing Veterans timely, world-class healthcare. Here’s a few things those targeted funds will allow us to do: It will allow us to ensure that our 9.3 million enrolled Veterans will not have healthcare delayed. The pandemic has resulted in 19.7 million cancelled, delayed or moved appointments. These changes are not only taxing on our Veterans—they may also result in additional costs, forced cancellation, and delays. The plan will allow the Veterans Health Administration and our Information Technology team to sustain and expand telehealth capabilities critical for video-to-home telehealth visits. The post Secretary McDonough’s remarks to Veterans Service Organizations regarding the American Rescue Plan appeared first on VAntage Point. Enjoy the total rewards of a psychology career at VA 02/12/2021 02:00 PM EST Interested in a career as a VA psychologist? VA careers come with an abundance of rich rewards, including competitive pay and generous benefits. The post Enjoy the total rewards of a psychology career at VA appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran William Davis 02/12/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran William Davis, who served as a hospital corpsman for 25 years at multiple locations. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran William Davis appeared first on VAntage Point. Shreveport VA reaches 5,000 COVID-19 vaccine milestone 02/12/2021 10:00 AM EST Veteran William O. Smith was the 5,000th person to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. “I hope all Veterans will come and get their shots.” The post Shreveport VA reaches 5,000 COVID-19 vaccine milestone appeared first on VAntage Point. Formerly homeless Veteran flourishes in job at national cemetery 02/12/2021 09:00 AM EST The Cemetery Apprenticeship Program trains Veterans to be caretakers at VA national cemeteries, performing a variety of grounds, equipment, and building maintenance duties. The post Formerly homeless Veteran flourishes in job at national cemetery appeared first on VAntage Point. VA Secretary Denis McDonough visits DC VA Medical Center 02/12/2021 08:10 AM EST VA Secretary Denis McDonough toured the DC VA Medical Center to see first-hand how healthcare professionals care for Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The post VA Secretary Denis McDonough visits DC VA Medical Center appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans in rural Montana receive COVID-19 vaccine via airplane delivery 02/11/2021 06:00 PM EST Veterans in rural Kalispell, Montana, received COVID-19 vaccines following an airplane delivery from Fort Harrison near Helena into Glacier Park International Airport Feb. 3. The post Veterans in rural Montana receive COVID-19 vaccine via airplane delivery appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on February 11, 2021February 12, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Vaccinating VA Central Office employees for continuity of operations 02/11/2021 04:00 PM EST VA is vaccinating key VA Central Office (VACO) leaders and staff who are vital to our national health care operations or who regularly interact with Veterans and their families as part of their duties. The post Vaccinating VA Central Office employees for continuity of operations appeared first on VAntage Point. VHA IE Trailblazers: Dr. Arash Harzand is bringing the hospital to Veterans’ homes 02/11/2021 02:00 PM EST VHA IE Trailblazers: Dr. Arash Harzand is taking an old-school approach to Veteran health care with new-school technologies. The post VHA IE Trailblazers: Dr. Arash Harzand is bringing the hospital to Veterans’ homes appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Shelia Anthony 02/11/2021 11:30 AM EST During National Black History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Shelia Anthony, who served two tours in Afghanistan. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Shelia Anthony appeared first on VAntage Point. Kansas City VA welcomes da Vinci surgical system 02/11/2021 10:00 AM EST The robotic aided da Vinci system provides Kansas City VA surgeons the flexibility to perform minimally invasive surgeries. The results are faster recovery times and less pain during recovery. The post Kansas City VA welcomes da Vinci surgical system appeared first on VAntage Point. The VHA Innovators Network is growing 02/11/2021 09:00 AM EST Seven new VA medical centers have joined the VHA Innovators Network to expand the web of VHA employees impacting Veteran care through innovation. The post The VHA Innovators Network is growing appeared first on VAntage Point. Calling all job seekers: Connect with VA recruiters at virtual open houses 02/10/2021 04:00 PM EST Looking to meet with a VA recruiter? Forget the crowded conferences – VA is making it easier to connect with one by taking the traditional job fair online with a virtual open house. The post Calling all job seekers: Connect with VA recruiters at virtual open houses appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Carl B. Crumpler 02/10/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Carl B. Crumpler, a fighter pilot taken as a POW for five years in North Vietnam. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Carl B. Crumpler appeared first on VAntage Point. Veteran succeeds in weight loss in time for class reunion 02/10/2021 10:00 AM EST MOVE! – VA’s famous national weight management program that works. Thousands of Veterans have participated and succeeded with the program. Helps you lose weight, keep it off and improve your health. The post Veteran succeeds in weight loss in time for class reunion appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans use beekeeping to improve well being 02/10/2021 09:00 AM EST Veterans interested in finding an alternative therapy that can help improve well being have several opportunities through beekeeping programs. The post Veterans use beekeeping to improve well being appeared first on VAntage Point. Vaccine progress for Veterans, VA staff 02/10/2021 08:00 AM EST VA is utilizing numerous approaches to get vaccines to as many Veterans as possible on permitted schedules. Here are just a few of the many scenarios at VA medical centers across the country. The post Vaccine progress for Veterans, VA staff appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on February 9, 2021February 10, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   How Veterans, designated caregivers can get COVID-19 vaccine from VA 02/09/2021 04:00 PM EST Veterans enrolled in and eligible for VA health care can receive personalized COVID-19 vaccine information from VA in different ways. The post How Veterans, designated caregivers can get COVID-19 vaccine from VA appeared first on VAntage Point. A message from VA Secretary Denis McDonough 02/09/2021 03:03 PM EST The U.S. Senate confirmed VA Secretary nominee Denis R. McDonough on Monday, February 8, 2021. He is the eleventh VA secretary.  The post A message from VA Secretary Denis McDonough appeared first on VAntage Point. Operation Gratitude: Serving Those Who Serve and Paying It Forward 02/09/2021 02:00 PM EST Operation Gratitude helped more than 600,000 heroes in 2020. Become a virtual volunteer with Operation Gratitude to help support Veterans, mil families, and front line health care workers today. The post Operation Gratitude: Serving Those Who Serve and Paying It Forward appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Ruben Rivers 02/09/2021 11:30 AM EST During National Black History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Ruben Rivers, who received a Medal of Honor for actions in WWII. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Ruben Rivers appeared first on VAntage Point. Airborne hazards exams probably saved their lives 02/09/2021 09:50 AM EST Real life Veteran stories about how participating in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry and Gulf War Registry positively impacted their health and probably saved their lives. The post Airborne hazards exams probably saved their lives appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans to benefit from personalized career planning and guidance 02/09/2021 09:00 AM EST PCPG will provide transitioning service members, Veterans, and eligible beneficiaries with tailored education and career services, including resume writing, interview skills, and referrals to VA and community resources unique to the participant’s career and education goals. The post Veterans to benefit from personalized career planning and guidance appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on February 8, 2021February 9, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Live Whole Health #59: Finding Stillness through Yin Meditation 02/08/2021 04:00 PM EST There are many different styles of meditation – some are yang and some are yin. Yin meditation encourages being open to what might unfold during the experience. A yin meditation helps us to be curious, open, and gentle towards our inner experience and can support self-compassion. The post Live Whole Health #59: Finding Stillness through Yin Meditation appeared first on VAntage Point. Resources to support you throughout your GI Bill journey 02/08/2021 02:00 PM EST While there are many resources to support those managing the impacts of COVID-19, we narrowed a few down to create a COVID-19 fact sheet with GI Bill students in mind. You can see the COVID-19 resources described below and find them listed in our COVID-19 Fact Sheet. The post Resources to support you throughout your GI Bill journey appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Tammy Lowery 02/08/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Tammy Lowery, who was a leader in naval medicine and care and now woks with the Texas Veterans Commission. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Tammy Lowery appeared first on VAntage Point. Technology and best practices help Veteran hear again 02/08/2021 10:00 AM EST Army Veteran Donnie Acklin lost a lot of his hearing working in the motor pool in Vietnam. Thanks to the tele-audiology program at the Poplar Bluff VA, he has his hearing back AND virtual appointments. The post Technology and best practices help Veteran hear again appeared first on VAntage Point. National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic registration opens 02/08/2021 09:00 AM EST VA is accepting applications from Veterans interested in participating in the 2021 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. Applications are available online at www.summersportsclinic.va.gov. The deadline to submit an application is May 1, 2021. Participation is open to eligible Veterans receiving care at any VA medical facility. The post National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic registration opens appeared first on VAntage Point. Borne the Battle #228: Marine Corps Veteran Walter Gaskin, North Carolina Secretary Of Veterans Affairs 02/08/2021 08:00 AM EST Retired Marine Corps Veteran Lieutenant General Walter Gaskin, the first Black American to command a Marine Division and the 19th Deputy Chairman of the NATO Military Committee. Gaskin discusses the challenges in overcoming adversity, stereotypes and biases in the international military community. The post Borne the Battle #228: Marine Corps Veteran Walter Gaskin, North Carolina Secretary Of Veterans Affairs appeared first on VAntage Point. Biloxi VA using smart disinfecting robot to fight germs 02/07/2021 04:00 PM EST Biloxi VA using a smart disinfecting robot to fight germs in hospital rooms. Delivers UVC light to inactivate pathogens. Complies with CDC recommendations for infection control in medical facilities. The post Biloxi VA using smart disinfecting robot to fight germs appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on February 7, 2021February 8, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Fayetteville VA police sergeant honored 02/07/2021 02:00 PM EST VA Police Sergeant Allen Tolentino single-handedly stopped a female shooter who had shot and injured a Veteran. He has been awarded VA’s National Heroism Award for his courageous actions. The post Fayetteville VA police sergeant honored appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Asa Charles Ball 02/07/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Asa Charles “Bud” Ball, a draftee who served as a corporal during the Korean War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Asa Charles Ball appeared first on VAntage Point. Unique lunches for nursing home residents 02/06/2021 04:00 PM EST Columbia VA Health Care System’s nutrition and food services wanted to do something special for its Community Living Center Veteran patients. The idea of a “MockDonald” menu was a welcomed change. The post Unique lunches for nursing home residents appeared first on VAntage Point.