Posted on January 28, 2022January 28, 2022

VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Quentin Aanenson 01/28/2022 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Quentin Aanenson, who served as a fighter pilot during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Quentin Aanenson appeared first on VAntage Point. 60 or older? Need physical therapy? Join this telerehabilitation study 01/28/2022 10:00 AM EST What New Year’s resolutions did you make? This VA-Research initiative studying telerehabilitation may help you get there. The post 60 or older? Need physical therapy? Join this telerehabilitation study appeared first on VAntage Point. You Asked, We Answered: Face mask protection against omicron 01/28/2022 09:00 AM EST You Asked, We Answered: What type of face mask should I wear for the best protection against omicron? Construction and fit are important. The post You Asked, We Answered: Face mask protection against omicron appeared first on VAntage Point. Introducing the Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Pain podcast 01/27/2022 04:00 PM EST A new “Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Pain” podcast offers fresh perspectives on chronic pain management for Veterans. The post Introducing the Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Pain podcast appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Robert Shumaker: An extended stay at the Hanoi Hilton 01/27/2022 02:00 PM EST Navy Veteran Robert Shumaker served during the Vietnam War. He was captured by North Vietnamese forces and held as a prisoner of war for eight years. The post Robert Shumaker: An extended stay at the Hanoi Hilton appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran John H. Horn 01/27/2022 11:31 AM EST On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran John H. Horn, a Jewish émigré who escaped Germany. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran John H. Horn appeared first on VAntage Point. VA patients have better 30-day post-surgery outcomes than private sector 01/27/2022 10:00 AM EST VA study: Veterans who have non-cardiac surgery at VA hospitals are less likely to die 30 days later than patients in private hospitals. The post VA patients have better 30-day post-surgery outcomes than private sector appeared first on VAntage Point. America250: Navy Veteran Albert A. Michelson 01/27/2022 09:01 AM EST This week’s America250 salute is Navy Veteran Albert A. Michelson, who received a Nobel Prize in physics in 1907. The post America250: Navy Veteran Albert A. Michelson appeared first on VAntage Point. VA launches user-friendly online financial status report form for VBA debts 01/26/2022 04:00 PM EST VA has launched a user-friendly online financial status report form for VBA debts. This comes on the heels of launching the online tool in 2021. The post VA launches user-friendly online financial status report form for VBA debts appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized for National Mall 01/26/2022 02:00 PM EST America’s Global War on Terrorism service members will get a memorial on the National Mall.   The post Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized for National Mall appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans, active duty can take advantage of Public Service Loan Forgiveness program 01/26/2022 01:00 PM EST Veterans and active duty service members can get one step closer to student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The post Veterans, active duty can take advantage of Public Service Loan Forgiveness program appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper 01/26/2022 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, who served as a salvage officer and a NASA astronaut. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper appeared first on VAntage Point. This January, VA staff are volunteering to make (P)IT Count 01/26/2022 10:00 AM EST This month, VA staff across America will volunteer in the PIT Count to help end homelessness. Among them will be VA Secretary Denis McDonough. The post This January, VA staff are volunteering to make (P)IT Count appeared first on VAntage Point. Chats with the Chief: Making the world more accessible for disabled Veterans 01/26/2022 09:00 AM EST This week’s Chats with the Chief: Dr. Rory Cooper describes, “A world where people with disabilities can fully participate in society.” The post Chats with the Chief: Making the world more accessible for disabled Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Apply for a career aiding Veterans and their caregivers 01/25/2022 04:00 PM EST VA has made a renewed commitment to supporting Veterans and their caregivers and is hiring for positions in the Caregiver Support Program. The post Apply for a career aiding Veterans and their caregivers appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on January 25, 2022January 25, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   VA and 5G technology coordination create faster, smarter health care for Veterans 01/25/2022 02:00 PM EST With 5G technology, VA is truly leading the way in groundbreaking health care for Veterans. Faster speeds, more network capacity. The post VA and 5G technology coordination create faster, smarter health care for Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Max Galeai 01/25/2022 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Max Galeai, who was killed in action serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Max Galeai appeared first on VAntage Point. Community providers: Providing flu shots to Veterans 01/25/2022 09:50 AM EST Community providers: Help protect eligible Veterans from the flu this winter with these five tips about their no-cost flu shot. The post Community providers: Providing flu shots to Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. VA Gulf War Research Advisory Committee hosting virtual public event on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses 01/25/2022 09:00 AM EST VA Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ illnesses to host virtual meeting Jan. 27 for Veterans, physicians, scientists and the general public. The post VA Gulf War Research Advisory Committee hosting virtual public event on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses appeared first on VAntage Point. Live Whole Health #107: Tai Chi warmup 01/24/2022 04:00 PM EST If there were a gentle activity you could add to your life that could improve your balance, reduce pain, and even improve your overall quality of life, would you give it a try? Consider this Tai Chi warmup. The post Live Whole Health #107: Tai Chi warmup appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Provider webinar: New Beyond MST mobile app enhances treatment for survivors 01/24/2022 02:00 PM EST This webinar will introduce Beyond MST, a new mobile mental health app designed for MST survivors and those who care for them. The post Provider webinar: New Beyond MST mobile app enhances treatment for survivors appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Charles Durning 01/24/2022 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Charles Durning, who served as an infantryman during World War II and later became a prolific actor. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Charles Durning appeared first on VAntage Point. Veteran Ivan Dickerson advises other Vets: “Do the right thing, seek help.” 01/24/2022 10:00 AM EST After homelessness and addiction, Army Veteran turned to VA for help. His medical team helped him take the first steps to recovery. The post Veteran Ivan Dickerson advises other Vets: “Do the right thing, seek help.” appeared first on VAntage Point. How to stay warm and safe during the winter 01/24/2022 09:00 AM EST During extremely cold weather or winter storms, staying warm and safe can be a challenge. Winter storms can bring cold temperatures, power failures, loss of communication services, and icy roads. To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, you should know how to prepare your home and your car before another winter storm hits. The post How to stay warm and safe during the winter appeared first on VAntage Point. Borne the Battle #266: Air Force Veteran Mark Cooter and Army Veteran Alec Bierbauer, Origins of CIA / U.S. Air Force Drone Warfare 01/24/2022 08:00 AM EST This week’s Borne the Battle features Mark Cooter and Alec Bierbauer, the “Wright Brothers” of the U.S. drone warfare program. The post Borne the Battle #266: Air Force Veteran Mark Cooter and Army Veteran Alec Bierbauer, Origins of CIA / U.S. Air Force Drone Warfare appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Chemo staff and Veteran patient share special relationship 01/23/2022 02:00 PM EST For more than 28 years, Veteran Norman Blackwell has been fighting cancer. Read how he’s connected with his care providers over chemo. The post Chemo staff and Veteran patient share special relationship appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Hugh L. Cox III 01/23/2022 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Hugh L. Cox III, who served as an aviator during the Vietnam War and in peacetime. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Hugh L. Cox III appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on January 22, 2022January 22, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Gulf Coast Veterans’ Creative Arts entries place in national competition 01/22/2022 02:00 PM EST Two Gulf Coast Veterans’ works from the July 2020 Gulf Coast Creative Arts Competition placed nationally in the 2021 Creative Arts Festival. The post Gulf Coast Veterans’ Creative Arts entries place in national competition appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran James Walter Hale 01/22/2022 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James Walter Hale, who served during World War II and the Korean War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran James Walter Hale appeared first on VAntage Point. Quilt guild donates to hospice residents and homeless Veteran’s baby 01/22/2022 09:00 AM EST Quilt Guild in Georgia donated 12 quilts for the Veteran hospice residents over the holiday season. One extra to homeless Veteran’s baby. The post Quilt guild donates to hospice residents and homeless Veteran’s baby appeared first on VAntage Point. Leader profile: Lelia Jackson excels in service to VA 01/21/2022 04:01 PM EST When it comes to taking on the challenge of being a leader at VA, Lelia Jackson credits much of her success to working with and for supportive leaders. “I’m honored and humbled when I’m asked to lead major change initiatives,” said Jackson, director of the Veterans Health Administration’s Assault and Harassment Prevention Office. “It says […] The post Leader profile: Lelia Jackson excels in service to VA appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Is your identity at risk? Join this free virtual event Jan 25 for ways to protect yourself 01/21/2022 02:00 PM EST VA Privacy Service launches its first Speaker Series event of the year to recognize Data Privacy Week and Identity Theft Awareness week. The post Is your identity at risk? Join this free virtual event Jan 25 for ways to protect yourself appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Barbara June Stone 01/21/2022 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Barbara June Stone, who served in the WAVES program as a yeoman third class during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Barbara June Stone appeared first on VAntage Point. Amarillo VA hosts 4th Mission blood drive to aid severe supply 01/21/2022 10:00 AM EST As part of its support to the community during the pandemic, Amarillo VA’s next 4th Mission Blood drive is scheduled for Feb. 25. The post Amarillo VA hosts 4th Mission blood drive to aid severe supply appeared first on VAntage Point. You Asked, We Answered: What should I know about the Omicron variant and booster shots? 01/21/2022 09:00 AM EST You Asked, We Answered: Learn about the Omicron variant and how it differs from other strains, and the benefit of COVID-19 booster shots. The post You Asked, We Answered: What should I know about the Omicron variant and booster shots? appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Seymour Kaplan: American Hero 01/20/2022 02:00 PM EST Army Veteran Seymour Kaplan served as a Yiddish translator in Germany during World War II and witnessed the aftermath of the Dachau concentration camp. The post Seymour Kaplan: American Hero appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Walter E. Hughes 01/20/2022 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Walter E. Hughes, who served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Walter E. Hughes appeared first on VAntage Point. Reduce your risk for cervical cancer 01/20/2022 10:00 AM EST Speak to your VA provider today about how to schedule a cervical cancer screening, your Pap and/or HPV test at your local VA facility. The post Reduce your risk for cervical cancer appeared first on VAntage Point. America250: Army Veteran Nicky D. Bacon 01/20/2022 09:01 AM EST This week’s America250 salute is Army Veteran Nicky D. Bacon, who was a Medal of Honor recipient during his second tour of duty in Vietnam. The post America250: Army Veteran Nicky D. Bacon appeared first on VAntage Point.