Posted on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021

VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Andres Ortega 08/27/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Andres Ortega, who served as a Navy corpsman during Operation Desert Storm and in Somalia. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Andres Ortega appeared first on VAntage Point. Understanding VA’s current claims backlog environment, future growth 08/27/2021 11:00 AM EDT VA defines backlog as the number of claims pending over 125 days. Two events have occurred that will, however, result in significant claims backlog increases in the near term. The post Understanding VA’s current claims backlog environment, future growth appeared first on VAntage Point. Veteran moms benefit from community’s generosity 08/27/2021 10:00 AM EDT Knights of Columbus donates $10,000 for supplies for mothers-to-be Veterans. Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary gave another $5,500. The post Veteran moms benefit from community’s generosity appeared first on VAntage Point. VIDEO: Information technology career opportunities abound at VA 08/27/2021 08:00 AM EDT Angie Weldon with VA’s Office of Information and Technology discussed information technology careers on our Talk About It Tuesday broadcast. The post VIDEO: Information technology career opportunities abound at VA appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Breast Cancer Survivorship program empowers Veterans to thrive 08/26/2021 04:00 PM EDT The Breast Cancer Survivorship program puts control in the hands of Veterans undergoing breast cancer treatment. “I’ll beat this thing again.” The post Breast Cancer Survivorship program empowers Veterans to thrive appeared first on VAntage Point. Carolyn Dusty Pruitt: Preacher for equality 08/26/2021 02:00 PM EDT Army Veteran Carolyn Dusty Pruitt served in the Women’s Army Corps and later in the Army Reserve. While in the Reserve, she attended seminary school after feeling called to become a pastor. In 1983, Pruitt gave an interview to the Los Angeles Times about the “Gay, God conflict,” and her commander in the Reserve began an investigation that resulted in Pruitt being discharged. The post Carolyn Dusty Pruitt: Preacher for equality appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Robert William Girardin 08/26/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Robert William Girardin, who served two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter co-pilot and maintenance officer. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Robert William Girardin appeared first on VAntage Point. San Antonio VA’s Simulation Center earns accreditation 08/26/2021 10:00 AM EDT San Antonio VA’s Simulation Center prepares staff to deliver safe, effective care when need arises. Most important objective: Patient safety. The post San Antonio VA’s Simulation Center earns accreditation appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Patrick Peter Caruana 08/25/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Patrick Peter Caruana, who started enlisted and rose to lieutenant general. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Patrick Peter Caruana appeared first on VAntage Point. Dallas VA GERI-VET program reunited 90-year-old Veteran with spouse 08/25/2021 10:00 AM EDT Dallas VA staff used a new GERI-VET program to reunite a Veteran and his wife of 68 years for their last days together. The post Dallas VA GERI-VET program reunited 90-year-old Veteran with spouse appeared first on VAntage Point. AARP offers free resources for military caregivers grappling with stress, suicidal thoughts 08/25/2021 08:00 AM EDT AARP has free resources to help military caregivers with stress, including a Facebook group for support and strategies developed with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. The post AARP offers free resources for military caregivers grappling with stress, suicidal thoughts appeared first on VAntage Point. Team RWB Old Glory Relay 2021: Veterans, supporters to carry American flag through 62-day journey 08/24/2021 06:00 PM EDT The Team Red, White & Blue (RWB) Old Glory Relay returns this year after a two-year hiatus and supports America’s Veterans by helping them find lasting fulfillment through social and physical activities.   The post Team RWB Old Glory Relay 2021: Veterans, supporters to carry American flag through 62-day journey appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Afghanistan: Resources available for PTSD 08/24/2021 04:00 PM EDT The last part of this series focuses on resources available for PTSD. While this series focused on Afghanistan Veterans, options apply to all Veterans. The post Afghanistan: Resources available for PTSD appeared first on VAntage Point. Mind the resume gap: How to address employment breaks 08/24/2021 02:00 PM EDT Sometimes you just can’t avoid a resume gap. Maybe you recently transitioned out of the military and found it’s taken some time to land your first civilian job. Maybe you’re a military spouse who’s had your career interrupted by several moves. Or maybe life just took an unexpected turn. No matter the reason, you’re probably […] The post Mind the resume gap: How to address employment breaks appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Lakesha Green 08/24/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Lakesha Green, who helped with humanitarian relief after Hurricane Katrina. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Lakesha Green appeared first on VAntage Point. You Asked, We Answered: What COVID information can I rely on? 08/24/2021 09:50 AM EDT There are so many different sources of information about COVID-19 and vaccination online and some say different things. How do I know what I can rely on? The post You Asked, We Answered: What COVID information can I rely on? appeared first on VAntage Point. Fly Girls: Nancy Love 08/24/2021 09:00 AM EDT Nancy Love made a name for herself by doing what she loved best: flying. After earning a pilot’s license, she sold airplanes on commission. Love later became a test pilot, participated in air races and secured her place in history as the first female pilot to serve in the United States military. The post Fly Girls: Nancy Love appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Live Whole Health #85: Stillness in busy times with Yin meditation 08/23/2021 04:00 PM EDT When our days feel overly busy or stressful it can be nice to slow down and find moments of stillness. There are many ways to do that throughout the day, even if just for a minute or two. Here are a few ideas. The post Live Whole Health #85: Stillness in busy times with Yin meditation appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Sanjeeta Reddy 08/23/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Sanjeeta Reddy, who served for nine years in the Navy as an operation specialist. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Sanjeeta Reddy appeared first on VAntage Point. Provider webinar: Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis and Management 08/23/2021 10:00 AM EDT This webinar will discuss the unique aspects of Veterans with TBI and enhance provider’s ability to develop an effective treatment plan. The post Provider webinar: Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis and Management appeared first on VAntage Point. Borne the Battle #253: Army Veteran James Stejskal, Special Forces Detachment A, historian, author, former CIA Operations Officer 08/23/2021 08:00 AM EDT Army Veteran James Stejskal spent nine years in West Berlin during the Cold War, now talking about clandestine missions on Borne the Battle. The post Borne the Battle #253: Army Veteran James Stejskal, Special Forces Detachment A, historian, author, former CIA Operations Officer appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   VA provides student volunteers classes in life-saving skills 08/22/2021 02:00 PM EDT Knowing life-saving techniques is an important skill. VA provides South Carolina teenagers hands-on CPR and AED training. The post VA provides student volunteers classes in life-saving skills appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Louis C. Graziano 08/22/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Louis C. Graziano, who was part of the third wave of landings in Normandy during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Louis C. Graziano appeared first on VAntage Point. Meet the 21 military Veterans representing Team USA at the Paralympic Games 08/22/2021 08:00 AM EDT The 2020 Paralympic Summer Games kick off with opening ceremonies on Aug. 24 in Tokyo, Japan. Competition begins Aug. 25 and concludes Sept. 6. Nearly 4,400 athletes, representing 100 countries will compete in the Paralympics. The post Meet the 21 military Veterans representing Team USA at the Paralympic Games appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans, family members have single page to get started for VA benefits, services information 08/21/2021 06:00 PM EDT Veteran and family member can access to benefits and services at www.va.gov/getstarted and through two handbooks on the page. The post Veterans, family members have single page to get started for VA benefits, services information appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans can help survivors plan ahead 08/21/2021 04:00 PM EDT There are certain steps and helpful tools Veterans can take to plan ahead and help their survivors navigate VA when the inevitable comes. The post Veterans can help survivors plan ahead appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 21, 2021August 21, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Kansas City VA’s new clinic largest in health care system 08/21/2021 02:00 PM EDT New Kansas City VA clinic will provide multiple primary care and specialty services for Veterans. Reduces need to travel to main campus. The post Kansas City VA’s new clinic largest in health care system appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Brian L. Lane 08/21/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Brian L. Lane, who fought in the Battle of Kuwait International Airport during Desert Storm. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Brian L. Lane appeared first on VAntage Point. VA engineers make health care better for Veterans and providers 08/20/2021 06:00 PM EDT Seeing Veterans and health providers reap the benefits of well-executed engineering projects is a reward that’s unique to VA engineers. The post VA engineers make health care better for Veterans and providers appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   First woman police officer at New Orleans VA now first female chief 08/20/2021 02:00 PM EDT Connie Marie Washington has been named chief of police at New Orleans VA. She is the first woman to serve in that post. The post First woman police officer at New Orleans VA now first female chief appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Guy Whidden 08/20/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Guy Whidden, who served as a paratrooper during the Normandy landings. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Guy Whidden appeared first on VAntage Point. Annual eye exams essential to Veterans’ vision and eye health 08/20/2021 10:00 AM EDT Annual eye exams essential to Veterans’ vision and eye health. Joint study shows promising results in preventing age-related blindness. The post Annual eye exams essential to Veterans’ vision and eye health appeared first on VAntage Point. Homeless Patient Aligned Care Teams break barriers for Veterans facing homelessness 08/20/2021 09:00 AM EDT Every Veteran across the country should have quick and easy access to primary health care. In reality, Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness are more likely to use emergency services for health-related issues. To reduce barriers that prevent these Veterans from accessing quality health care that meets their unique needs, VA created Homeless Patient Aligned Care Teams (HPACTs). The post Homeless Patient Aligned Care Teams break barriers for Veterans facing homelessness appeared first on VAntage Point. Free help at home for Veterans from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation 08/19/2021 08:00 PM EDT The Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Respite Relief Program provides FREE caregiving support to you, the Veteran, while giving your family caregiver a time for respite so they can run an errand, go for a walk, or simply relax. This free program is available to caregivers of pre and post 9/11 active-duty service members and Veterans.  The post Free help at home for Veterans from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation appeared first on VAntage Point. VA Texas information fair provides help to rural Veterans 08/19/2021 04:00 PM EDT Veterans Information Fair brought caravan of services to rural Texas Veterans who appreciated face-to-face help. Some very emotional. The post VA Texas information fair provides help to rural Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Reba Whittle: POW who will not be forgotten 08/19/2021 02:00 PM EDT During World War II, Reba Z. Whittle served in the United States Army Nurse Corps. After the aircraft she was aboard was shot down in September 1944, she became the first American female military prisoner of war in the European Theater. The post Reba Whittle: POW who will not be forgotten appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran John Aleman 08/19/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran John Aleman, who served as a courier in Asia during the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran John Aleman appeared first on VAntage Point. Physical therapist heals with ‘just her hands and some hope’ 08/19/2021 10:00 AM EDT Physical therapy trainee helped a vulnerable Veteran during her first week at VA. The post Physical therapist heals with ‘just her hands and some hope’ appeared first on VAntage Point. VHA IE Trailblazers: How Dr. Michael Amendola uses 3D printing for Veteran Care 08/19/2021 09:00 AM EDT Dr. Michael Amendola, one of VHA Innovation Ecosystem’s (VHA IE’s) six 2021 Innovation Fellows, took an unexpected professional turn when he embarked on the innovative path of utilizing 3D-printing technology. Here’s how he uses 3D printing to advance Veteran care. The post VHA IE Trailblazers: How Dr. Michael Amendola uses 3D printing for Veteran Care appeared first on VAntage Point. Creative arts therapy – promoting health for Veterans 08/18/2021 06:00 PM EDT VA’s Recreation Therapy Service helps Veterans deal with challenges. Here are some creative examples of how it works for these Veterans. The post Creative arts therapy – promoting health for Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Consider a rewarding nursing career at VA 08/18/2021 04:00 PM EDT Learn about the extensive perks of a rewarding nursing career in our new Total Rewards of VA Employment Nursing Careers brochure and flyer. The post Consider a rewarding nursing career at VA appeared first on VAntage Point.