Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021

VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Hire Veterans? Be recognized with a 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award 04/16/2021 04:00 PM EDT The U.S. Department of Labor is now accepting applications for the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, presented annually to employers that meet rigorous criteria around recruiting, employing and retaining America’s military Veterans. Application deadline is April 30, 2021. The post Hire Veterans? Be recognized with a 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award appeared first on VAntage Point. 4 strategies for Veterans rebounding from a rejection letter 04/16/2021 02:00 PM EDT While it may be disappointing, getting a rejection letter can actually help you in your job search. It offers you an opportunity to learn from the process and improve upon certain areas for the next dream job that crosses your path. The post 4 strategies for Veterans rebounding from a rejection letter appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Thomas H. Kochanek 04/16/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Thomas H. Kochanek, who served as a medic in New Guinea, the Philippines and Japan during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Thomas H. Kochanek appeared first on VAntage Point. White Ribbon VA partnership – Harassment-free environment 04/16/2021 10:00 AM EDT White Ribbon VA aims to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence in VA facilities and surrounding communities and to promote positive change in organizational culture. The post White Ribbon VA partnership – Harassment-free environment appeared first on VAntage Point. Community providers: Learn about Veteran suicide prevention and lethal means safety 04/16/2021 09:00 AM EDT This live, knowledge-based webinar will educate health care teams on risk factors of suicide and provide clinical resources on lethal means safety counseling and suicide prevention safety planning. The post Community providers: Learn about Veteran suicide prevention and lethal means safety appeared first on VAntage Point. National World War I Memorial honors 4.7 million Veterans 04/16/2021 08:00 AM EDT Visitors to Washington, D.C., pass many memorials during their trips. Among those are memorials dedicated to wars throughout the nation’s history. The black granite of the Vietnam War Memorial. The fountains and columns of the World War II Memorial. The 19 stainless steel statues of the Korean War Veterans Memorial. One war—dubbed “The Great War”—has been the only one missing. That changes April 16, 2021, with the First Colors ceremony unveiling the National WWI Memorial. The post National World War I Memorial honors 4.7 million Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans to receive assistance through proposed American Jobs Plan 04/15/2021 06:50 PM EDT Veterans would see improved infrastructure, more jobs and small business assistance in the proposed American Jobs Plan, VA Secretary Denis McDonough said April 15. Speaking during a White House press call, the secretary said the plan would give VA more resources to help Veterans. The post Veterans to receive assistance through proposed American Jobs Plan appeared first on VAntage Point. COVID-19 reflection & healing at the San Antonio VA 04/15/2021 06:00 PM EDT Employees at the San Antonio VA gathered to reflect on the last year of the COVID-19 pandemic, begin healing and honor those both lost and saved. The post COVID-19 reflection & healing at the San Antonio VA appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Why I get my health care at VA: Air Force Veteran Ken 04/15/2021 04:00 PM EDT Air Force Veteran Ken and his wife had retirement all planned out, until a stroke rocked their world. A VA program gave them the resources to stay in their home, despite Ken needing 24/7 care. The post Why I get my health care at VA: Air Force Veteran Ken appeared first on VAntage Point. Lillian Pfluke: Champion of cycling and service 04/15/2021 02:00 PM EDT With a strong commitment to serving her country and participating in endurance sports, Lillian Pfluke has always sought to succeed in all aspects of her life. The post Lillian Pfluke: Champion of cycling and service appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Sarah Dionna 04/15/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Sarah Dionna, who served as an ammunition technician and now speaks on the medical condition POTS. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Sarah Dionna appeared first on VAntage Point. You Asked, We Answered: After COVID-19 Vaccination 04/15/2021 10:00 AM EDT You Asked, We Answered: VA is listening to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and hosting a blog series with answers for Veterans. The post You Asked, We Answered: After COVID-19 Vaccination appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans with chronic pain are replacing opioid pain medications 04/15/2021 09:00 AM EDT Veterans with chronic pain are replacing opioid pain medications with yoga, acupuncture, and other Whole Health approaches to care. Report reveals promising findings associated with Whole Health. The post Veterans with chronic pain are replacing opioid pain medications appeared first on VAntage Point. Floods: Turn Around, Don’t Drown! 04/14/2021 04:00 PM EDT While early spring can be a welcome break from winter weather, it brings with it an increased risk of floods. They are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters that occur each year. The post Floods: Turn Around, Don’t Drown! appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   VA mourns Dr. Donald Custis 04/14/2021 02:00 PM EDT Dr. Donald Custis died in March 2021 at the age of 103. As Chief Medical Director for what was then the Veterans Administration from 1980 to 1984, he helped shape today’s VA health care system. The post VA mourns Dr. Donald Custis appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran William J. Balchus 04/14/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran William J. Balchus, who was a prisoner of war during World War II and survived the Palawan massacre. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran William J. Balchus appeared first on VAntage Point. Face-to-face visits for Community Living Center Veterans 04/14/2021 10:00 AM EDT The Coatesville VA resumed allowing face-to-face visits for Community Living Center Veterans. Resident John Anker was nervous to see his wife for the first time in a year, saying it felt “like a first date.” The post Face-to-face visits for Community Living Center Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. WWI Veterans to be honored during online ceremony featuring Gary Sinise 04/14/2021 09:00 AM EDT World War I Veterans will be honored during First Colors, a 90-minute virtual, free broadcast 10 a.m. Eastern April 16. Actor Gary Sinise hosts the inaugural flag raising at the Memorial site and virtual program, held only online at firstcolors.worldwar1centennial.org/. The post WWI Veterans to be honored during online ceremony featuring Gary Sinise appeared first on VAntage Point. Search and add WWI Veterans on RollofHonor.org 04/14/2021 08:00 AM EDT Search, add, and honor WW1 Veterans for free on Rollofhonor.org – a great place to learn about those who served in The Great War. The post Search and add WWI Veterans on RollofHonor.org appeared first on VAntage Point. Find your next job with the help from an American Corporate Partners mentor 04/13/2021 06:00 PM EDT ACP works with post-9/11 Veterans to help them find meaningful employment after military service. In ACP’s most recent study of participants in its one year mentorship program, the average starting salary for Veterans who utilized ACP was more than $86,000, and importantly, more than 86% of Veterans are still at their same company one year later. The program not only helps Veterans find great jobs, but the right jobs for them. The post Find your next job with the help from an American Corporate Partners mentor appeared first on VAntage Point. Borinqueneer Veterans honored during event 04/13/2021 05:20 PM EDT Veterans from the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment—known as the Borinqueneers—received special recognition during an event at the National Press Club April 13. The post Borinqueneer Veterans honored during event appeared first on VAntage Point. Black women more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes 04/13/2021 04:00 PM EDT Celebrating Black Veteran Mothers: Black Maternal Health Week. Black women more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. VA covers full maternity care from the first positive pregnancy test. The post Black women more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Direct deposit puts Veterans in control of benefit payments 04/13/2021 02:00 PM EDT If you receive VA benefit payments through a pre-paid debit card or paper check, there is a simpler, quicker way to receive the benefits you have earned. The post Direct deposit puts Veterans in control of benefit payments appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Lance P. Sijan 04/13/2021 11:30 AM EDT On the anniversary of his birth, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Lance P. Sijan, a Vietnam War fighter pilot who received a Medal of Honor. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Lance P. Sijan appeared first on VAntage Point. Early screening for lung cancer saves lives 04/13/2021 09:50 AM EDT Vietnam Veteran found out he had lung cancer when he took part in a nationwide VA program to boost the number of Veterans screened for lung cancer. He got treatment through a VA clinical trial. The post Early screening for lung cancer saves lives appeared first on VAntage Point. Researchers take first step in understanding disparities in community participation for people with TBI 04/13/2021 09:00 AM EDT Researchers found minimal differences in community participation between white and minority service members and Veterans, contrary to results in non-military samples. They suggested that the study results may have been influenced by supportive resources available to service members and Veterans, like employment assistance. The post Researchers take first step in understanding disparities in community participation for people with TBI appeared first on VAntage Point. Get ready for your VA job interview with these 10 tips 04/13/2021 08:00 AM EDT You’ve searched, you’ve applied and you’ve tinkered with your resume countless times. Now, you’ve landed that coveted job interview! Just one last box to tick before you can begin your dream career at VA. The post Get ready for your VA job interview with these 10 tips appeared first on VAntage Point. Meet the amazing crew of St. Cloud VA’s Building 50, 1st Floor 04/12/2021 08:00 PM EDT When Minneapolis VA was designated a COVID-19 site, St. Cloud Community Living Center assisted by admitting Minneapolis CLC residents so that they could have more space for COVID-19 patients. The post Meet the amazing crew of St. Cloud VA’s Building 50, 1st Floor appeared first on VAntage Point. Hiring Our Heroes: Grassroots to household name in 10 years 04/12/2021 06:00 PM EDT Hiring Our Heroes is celebrating 10 years of hiring events and linking transitioning service members, Veterans, military spouses, and caregivers with employment opportunities. The post Hiring Our Heroes: Grassroots to household name in 10 years appeared first on VAntage Point. Live Whole Health #67: Body scan 04/12/2021 04:00 PM EDT When was the last time you paid attention to your right big toe or thumb? Like really paid attention to it? We often move throughout our day without really noticing our body or its various parts unless we are dealing with acute pain, it’s almost like we are on autopilot. When we really pay attention to what our body is experiencing in the moment, we can be more present, and we can notice how our physical experience is often connected to our emotional experience. This is called body scan. The post Live Whole Health #67: Body scan appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Isakson and Roe Act enhances Veteran education benefits 04/12/2021 02:00 PM EDT The Isakson and Roe Act of 2020 features 32 provisions that impact the administration and oversight of education benefits. The post Isakson and Roe Act enhances Veteran education benefits appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Roger Welt 04/12/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Roger Welt, who served as a rifleman and combat correspondent during the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Roger Welt appeared first on VAntage Point. Sexually transmitted infections are at all-time high 04/12/2021 10:00 AM EDT While sexually transmitted diseases affect people of all ages, these infections take a particularly heavy toll on young people. If you are sexually active, here are a few things you need to know. The post Sexually transmitted infections are at all-time high appeared first on VAntage Point. Study sheds light on interplay among PTSD, combat experience, alcohol use 04/12/2021 09:00 AM EDT However, combat experience was not strongly linked to drinking to cope when the researchers adjusted for a person’s total number of PTSD symptoms. The post Study sheds light on interplay among PTSD, combat experience, alcohol use appeared first on VAntage Point. VA medical, pharmacy copayments cancelled through Sept. 30, 2021 04/12/2021 08:30 AM EDT The American Rescue Plan cancels all copayments for medical care and pharmacy services provided from April 6, 2020, through Sept. 30, 2021, along with any fees or interest. The post VA medical, pharmacy copayments cancelled through Sept. 30, 2021 appeared first on VAntage Point. Borne the Battle #237: Navy Veteran Dan Kloeppel, Founder and CEO of Corporate America Supports You 04/12/2021 08:00 AM EDT Many Veterans struggle to find well-paying jobs. Navy Veteran RADM (ret.) Daniel Kloeppel is helping Veterans gain a competitive edge in corporate America. The post Borne the Battle #237: Navy Veteran Dan Kloeppel, Founder and CEO of Corporate America Supports You appeared first on VAntage Point. How VA supports Veterans experiencing IPV during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and beyond 04/11/2021 04:00 PM EDT During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, VA is emphasizing its ongoing work to ensure that Veterans and their partners who are experiencing or engaging in IPV are provided with the necessary resources and services through VA’s Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) and other programs. The post How VA supports Veterans experiencing IPV during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and beyond appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   VA cares for homebound Veterans during pandemic 04/11/2021 02:00 PM EDT Hines VA nurse Forres Barnes has provided cared for Veterans in their homes for years through VA’s Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) program. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed his role. The post VA cares for homebound Veterans during pandemic appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Alexander Nadolny 04/11/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Alexander Nadolny, who served throughout the Pacific theater during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Alexander Nadolny appeared first on VAntage Point. Vietnam Veterans get vaccine and belated thank you 04/10/2021 04:00 PM EDT Texas VA Home and Community Based Care team visited three Vietnam Veterans to provide them with their second dose of vaccine and their official 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War lapel pin. The post Vietnam Veterans get vaccine and belated thank you appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on April 10, 2021April 10, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Scott Mann 04/10/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Scott Mann, who served in special forces on missions from Latin America to the Middle East. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Scott Mann appeared first on VAntage Point. Video: Enjoy a versatile social work career helping Veterans 04/09/2021 04:00 PM EDT Stacy Pommer, LMSW, appeared on VA Careers’ Talk About It Tuesday broadcast to discuss the variety of social work careers at VA. The post Video: Enjoy a versatile social work career helping Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Resources for Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease 04/09/2021 02:00 PM EDT April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. VA Parkinson’s Disease Research Education & Clinical Centers serve Veterans affected by Parkinson’s through state-of-the-art clinical care. The post Resources for Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Wild Bill Begley 04/09/2021 11:30 AM EDT On the anniversary of the Bataan Death March, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Wild Bill Begley, one of the survivors. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Wild Bill Begley appeared first on VAntage Point. Mass COVID-19 vaccination event in Yuma, Arizona 04/09/2021 10:00 AM EDT Months of planning and support of Arizona Western College staff let Tucson VA bring the COVID-19 vaccine to Yuma. Over 400 Veterans were spared the four-hour drive to the medical center. The post Mass COVID-19 vaccination event in Yuma, Arizona appeared first on VAntage Point. Innovative Collaborations for Veterans at the Forefront During Federal Entrepreneurship Day Panel 04/09/2021 09:00 AM EDT Collaboration has always been an important component to the success of the VHA Innovation Ecosystem (VHA IE). Designing and developing innovative solutions takes not only diverse perspectives, but the talents and skills of many to implement and impact Veteran lives. Collaborations and partnerships were on the agenda during last month’s National Entrepreneurship Week. VHA Innovators Network (iNET) Director of Operations, Allison Amrhein participated in a panel during Federal Eship Day to tell stories of successful VHA IE collaborations and opportunities for the entrepreneur community to help VA improve Veteran care. During the panel, Amrhein was joined by representatives from the … The post Innovative Collaborations for Veterans at the Forefront During Federal Entrepreneurship Day Panel appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Tele-mental health care brings options to Texas Veterans 04/08/2021 04:00 PM EDT “Our mental health department was ahead of the curve…we increased access to mental health care, medication management and counseling for patients who may not have otherwise had it.” The post Tele-mental health care brings options to Texas Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Joseph Demler: The Human Skeleton of World War II 04/08/2021 02:00 PM EDT World War II Veteran Joseph Demler became a Nazi prisoner of war and lived under miserable conditions. Even so, he remained positive throughout the experience. The post Joseph Demler: The Human Skeleton of World War II appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Dean Andrea 04/08/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Dean Andrea, who served as a captain during the Vietnam War and became a basketball coach. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Dean Andrea appeared first on VAntage Point. Why I get my health care at VA: Ken 04/08/2021 10:00 AM EDT National Guard Veteran Ken knows VA – he was a doctor there prior to his deployment. When he was injured in Iraq, he skipped private health care, and instead chose to trust his care to VA. The post Why I get my health care at VA: Ken appeared first on VAntage Point. Videos: How patient education promotes VA’s life-sustaining treatments 04/08/2021 09:00 AM EDT Veterans have the right to plan for their VA health care. Having discussions with your care team about your care preferences is important in case you lose the ability to communicate your preferences during a future care event. The post Videos: How patient education promotes VA’s life-sustaining treatments appeared first on VAntage Point. Virtual events to honor National Former POW Recognition Day 04/07/2021 05:00 PM EDT April 9th is National Former POW Recognition Day, which remembers the 1942 surrender and beginning of the 85-mile Bataan Death March where thousands of American and Filipino troops died. The post Virtual events to honor National Former POW Recognition Day appeared first on VAntage Point.