Posted on June 27, 2022June 27, 2022

VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Veterans can find new career as bank examiner 06/27/2022 02:00 PM EDT Veterans wanting a challenging career that ensures the safety and soundness of the federal banking system can find it as a national bank examiner. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) charters, regulates, and supervises all national banks and federal savings associations (collectively, banks) as well as federal branches and agencies of foreign banks. The OCC is an independent bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The post Veterans can find new career as bank examiner appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Nicole Kerkenbush 06/27/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Nicole Kerkenbush, who served as a nurse for 24 years in the Army. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Nicole Kerkenbush appeared first on VAntage Point. June 27 is National HIV Testing Day 06/27/2022 10:00 AM EDT HIV testing is self-care: Taking the test is taking care of you. Knowledge of your HIV status can help you live a long and healthy life. The post June 27 is National HIV Testing Day appeared first on VAntage Point. Better outcomes and better treatment: Equity in oncology for Black Veterans 06/27/2022 09:00 AM EDT The positive impact of VA’s focus on health equity in oncology can be seen in the cancer care treatment outcomes of Black male Veterans. The post Better outcomes and better treatment: Equity in oncology for Black Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Woman Veteran recommends VA health care safe space 06/26/2022 04:00 PM EDT Air Force Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran tells other women Veterans how VA women’s health care “Changed the whole trajectory of my life.” The post Woman Veteran recommends VA health care safe space appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 26, 2022June 26, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Hunter Girl turns Veteran stories into songs 06/26/2022 02:00 PM EDT Hunter Girl, American Idol 2022, helps Veterans as a volunteer with Freedom Sings USA which pairs award winning songwriters with Veterans. The post Hunter Girl turns Veteran stories into songs appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Chancellor Alphonso “Pete” Tzomes 06/26/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Chancellor Alphonso “Pete” Tzomes, who served as a submarine commander in the Cold War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Chancellor Alphonso “Pete” Tzomes appeared first on VAntage Point. Innovation revolutionary: Diversity and inclusion at the point of care 06/25/2022 04:00 PM EDT Pamela Black has developed a Diversity and Inclusion Advocate program to educate staff and provide support for Veterans at the point of care. The post Innovation revolutionary: Diversity and inclusion at the point of care appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 25, 2022June 25, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Jackson VA staff walks to Indonesia… virtually 06/25/2022 02:00 PM EDT More than 160 employees laced up their walking shoes and walked their way to Indonesia, the equivalent of more than 11,000 miles. The post Jackson VA staff walks to Indonesia… virtually appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran William Earl Brown Jr 06/25/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran William Earl Brown Jr., who served as an aviator during the Korean War and Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran William Earl Brown Jr appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Nurse recruiter: Don’t wait, start your VA career today 06/24/2022 04:00 PM EDT Nurse Laura Sarmiento recently appeared on “Talk About It Tuesday” to discuss the numerous opportunities for nurses at VA. The post Nurse recruiter: Don’t wait, start your VA career today appeared first on VAntage Point. Reach your full potential in the workplace with Department of Labor training, workshops 06/24/2022 02:00 PM EDT The Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service has a new pilot program to help Veterans take control of their careers. The post Reach your full potential in the workplace with Department of Labor training, workshops appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Alma Grocki 06/24/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Alma Grocki, the first woman from Hawaii to graduate from the United States Naval Academy. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Alma Grocki appeared first on VAntage Point. Serving in silence: Nurse Cammermeyer and the fight for LGBTQ+ equality 06/24/2022 10:00 AM EDT She was discharged from the Army Reserve because of her lifestyle. When she pressed back, a judge ruled in her favor and restored her rank. The post Serving in silence: Nurse Cammermeyer and the fight for LGBTQ+ equality appeared first on VAntage Point. Mobile apps giving Veterans more control over their health 06/24/2022 09:00 AM EDT An Army Veteran talks about the value he gets from a third-party mobile application that connects directly to his VA.gov profile. The post Mobile apps giving Veterans more control over their health appeared first on VAntage Point. Dublin VAMC hosts successful career fair 06/23/2022 04:00 PM EDT Several hundred people showed up at the Dublin VAMC career fair, hoping to serve America’s Veterans. All who applied received an interview. The post Dublin VAMC hosts successful career fair appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Alexander Wallgren 06/23/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Alexander Wallgren, who served with the Army and National Guard over the course of two decades and earned a Purple Heart for his service in Iraq. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Alexander Wallgren appeared first on VAntage Point. VA provides hope to Navy Veteran David Burris, who was facing homelessness 06/23/2022 10:00 AM EDT Navy Veteran used benefits of VA’s Grant and Per Diem Program which funds agencies providing services to Veterans experiencing homelessness. The post VA provides hope to Navy Veteran David Burris, who was facing homelessness appeared first on VAntage Point. America250: Air Force Veteran Margaret Witt 06/23/2022 09:00 AM EDT This week’s America250 salute is Air Force Veteran Margaret Witt, a flight nurse instrumental in the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” The post America250: Air Force Veteran Margaret Witt appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board 06/22/2022 04:00 PM EDT VA is seeking candidates for the Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board. What is this and why is it important? The post Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board appeared first on VAntage Point. Veteran disability payments led to fewer hospitalizations 06/22/2022 02:48 PM EDT In 2001, VA made diabetes a presumptive condition for disability compensation. Veterans who served with “boots on the ground” in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos during the Vietnam war were eligible. The decision was based on an Institute of Medicine report that found a possible association between exposure to Agent Orange and diabetes. The post Veteran disability payments led to fewer hospitalizations appeared first on VAntage Point. Give Veterans the comforts of home with Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) 06/22/2022 02:00 PM EDT As VA looks to expand resources for aging Veterans, Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) careers offer opportunities to serve Veterans where they live. The post Give Veterans the comforts of home with Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay United States Coast Guard Veteran John Blouch 06/22/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Coast Guard Veteran John Edgar Blouch, who served aboard Coast Guard ship Half Moon during the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay United States Coast Guard Veteran John Blouch appeared first on VAntage Point. Provider webinar: LGBTQ+ Veteran Health Care – June 23 06/22/2022 10:00 AM EDT This article discusses upcoming webinar June 23, 2022, that will discuss the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ Veterans. The post Provider webinar: LGBTQ+ Veteran Health Care – June 23 appeared first on VAntage Point. G.I. Bill® 78th Anniversary – Paving the way for generations to come 06/22/2022 09:00 AM EDT Today is the 78th anniversary of the G.I. Bill, which was established on June 22, 1944, to provide benefits in support of returning World War II service members. The post G.I. Bill® 78th Anniversary – Paving the way for generations to come appeared first on VAntage Point. Explore employment opportunities for disabled Veterans 06/21/2022 04:00 PM EDT AbilityLinks works to increase employment for disabled Veterans through a free online job board and other resources. The post Explore employment opportunities for disabled Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Columbia VA’s special “I Care 4 Her” program 06/21/2022 02:00 PM EDT “I Care 4 Her” initiative helps educate providers about women Veterans. Comfort level of providers with female patients has increased. The post Columbia VA’s special “I Care 4 Her” program appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Arthur Van Haren Jr. 06/21/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Arthur Van Haren Jr., who fought as an ace fighter pilot during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Arthur Van Haren Jr. appeared first on VAntage Point. #VADidThat: TeleOncology, Veterans and cancer care 06/21/2022 09:50 AM EDT VA’s National TeleOncology allows Veterans to receive world-class oncology care and services, regardless of where they live. The post #VADidThat: TeleOncology, Veterans and cancer care appeared first on VAntage Point. Aim(ing) for the Moonshot: Cancer Survivorship and Screening 06/21/2022 09:00 AM EDT Aiming for the Moonshot: If you are diagnosed with cancer, Choose VA for your cancer care and survivorship. The post Aim(ing) for the Moonshot: Cancer Survivorship and Screening appeared first on VAntage Point. Live Whole Health Episode 126: Introduction to Qigong 06/20/2022 04:00 PM EDT Qigong uses exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. The post Live Whole Health Episode 126: Introduction to Qigong appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   AARP launches free online hub to help Veterans fight fraud 06/20/2022 02:00 PM EDT In response to the growing number of online fraud reports against the military community, AARP recently launched its Veterans Fraud Center, a new education and resource hub to help protect Veterans, service members and their families. The data Just last year, an AARP survey found that one in three active-duty military members and Veterans have […] The post AARP launches free online hub to help Veterans fight fraud appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Wilbur Jackson “Jack” Myers 06/20/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Wilbur Jackson “Jack” Myers, who served as an antitank gunner during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Wilbur Jackson “Jack” Myers appeared first on VAntage Point. Diffusion Academy advances promising practices for third year 06/20/2022 10:00 AM EDT VA’s Diffusion of Excellence discovers and spreads innovative practices throughout VA, providing employees with knowledge and experience. The post Diffusion Academy advances promising practices for third year appeared first on VAntage Point. NOAA predicts above normal 2022 hurricane season – Are you prepared? 06/20/2022 09:00 AM EDT The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) 2022 forecast makes it the seventh straight above-average hurricane season. Are you prepared? The post NOAA predicts above normal 2022 hurricane season – Are you prepared? appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 19, 2022June 19, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Oklahoma ladies make quilts for chemotherapy patients 06/19/2022 04:00 PM EDT Karin Carrick and Sherry Langguth deliver homemade quilts to Tulsa Clinic for Veterans receiving chemotherapy. “Showing our appreciation.” The post Oklahoma ladies make quilts for chemotherapy patients appeared first on VAntage Point. Kansas City VA raises the Pride flag 06/19/2022 02:00 PM EDT “This flag will fly through the end of the month in support of greater unity, visibility, and equality for our LGBTQ+ Veterans and employees.” The post Kansas City VA raises the Pride flag appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Kyle T. Gourlie 06/19/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Kyle T. Gourlie, who served as a machine gunner during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Kyle T. Gourlie appeared first on VAntage Point. VA nurse saves life using CPR 06/18/2022 04:00 PM EDT A VA nurse used his CPR skills help save the life of a fellow athlete. “My adrenaline kicked in. My main thought was please don’t die on me.” The post VA nurse saves life using CPR appeared first on VAntage Point.