Posted on June 17, 2022June 17, 2022

VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Myth-busting: You don’t have to be a Veteran to work at VA 06/17/2022 02:00 PM EDT In our mission to serve Veterans, our goal is to hire the best candidates, no matter their background. We’re back with more myth-busting. The post Myth-busting: You don’t have to be a Veteran to work at VA appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Rafael Celestino Benitez 06/17/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Rafael Celestino Benitez. Benitez served as a submariner during World War II and the Cold War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Rafael Celestino Benitez appeared first on VAntage Point. VA supports experiencers’ path of recovery, resilience 06/17/2022 10:00 AM EDT Your path of recovery is yours. Find your resilience and seek help after an incident of sexual assault or harassment. The post VA supports experiencers’ path of recovery, resilience appeared first on VAntage Point. PTSD: When someone shares a trauma 06/17/2022 09:00 AM EDT You may not know what to say when someone you care about shares a PTSD trauma story. Learn tips to have a conversation that offers support. The post PTSD: When someone shares a trauma appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith: Live Authentically 06/16/2022 02:00 PM EDT Tammy Smith struggled to hide her sexuality while serving in the Army. She became the highest-ranking openly gay officer after DADT was repealed in 2011. The post Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith: Live Authentically appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal 06/16/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal, a highly decorated World War II bomber pilot who received a Distinguished Flying Cross from both the United States and Great Britain. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal appeared first on VAntage Point. Relief for chronic post-traumatic headaches 06/16/2022 10:00 AM EDT Navy Veteran suffered post-traumatic headaches, severe TBI and anxiety. She found relief at VA’s Polytrauma System of Care in Virginia. The post Relief for chronic post-traumatic headaches appeared first on VAntage Point. The National TeleOncology Service is hiring. Apply today! 06/15/2022 04:00 PM EDT National TeleOncology Service is looking for talented academic hematologists or oncologists who are licensed to practice in the United States The post The National TeleOncology Service is hiring. Apply today! appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Donald “Don” W. Pullan 06/15/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Donald “Don” W. Pullan, who served during WWII as part of the 911th Air Engineering Squadron. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Donald “Don” W. Pullan appeared first on VAntage Point. Lifting Veteran voices to reimagine health care 06/15/2022 10:00 AM EDT For the past year, a unique project has connected with more than 250 Veterans, service members and caregivers to reimagine VA’s future. The post Lifting Veteran voices to reimagine health care appeared first on VAntage Point. Loneliness: Shining a spotlight on an enduring epidemic 06/15/2022 09:00 AM EDT Loneliness can be a risk factor for dementia, stroke and heart disease. It also can increase risk of depression, anxiety and substance abuse. The post Loneliness: Shining a spotlight on an enduring epidemic appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program offers aid to new VA physicians 06/14/2022 04:00 PM EDT Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program offers aid to new VA physicians with a VA residency and a commitment. The post Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program offers aid to new VA physicians appeared first on VAntage Point. “C” what VA recruiters can do for you with these three steps 06/14/2022 02:00 PM EDT When you contact, communicate and coordinate with our VA recruiters, a career at VA can be at your fingertips. The post “C” what VA recruiters can do for you with these three steps appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Herbert Griffin 06/14/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Herbert Griffin, who fought on Utah Beach several days after D-Day. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Herbert Griffin appeared first on VAntage Point. VA telehealth services through the Digital Divide Consult 06/14/2022 09:50 AM EDT Digital divide: The gap between people who do and do not have access to the internet or internet devices. VA Digital Divide Consult can help. The post VA telehealth services through the Digital Divide Consult appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans can now file an appeal online with the Board of Veterans’ Appeals 06/14/2022 09:00 AM EDT The Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) is modernizing. Veterans can now file an appeal online at the BVA website. Here’s how. The post Veterans can now file an appeal online with the Board of Veterans’ Appeals appeared first on VAntage Point. America250: Army Veteran Charles L. Thomas 06/14/2022 08:00 AM EDT This week’s America250 salute is Army Veteran Charles L. Thomas, who received a Medal of Honor for his actions fighting during World War II. The post America250: Army Veteran Charles L. Thomas appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Live Whole Health #125: Grounding exercise and connecting with our senses 06/13/2022 04:00 PM EDT This brief 3-minute grounding exercise will guide you through a simple process of slowing down, breathing, and connecting with your senses. The post Live Whole Health #125: Grounding exercise and connecting with our senses appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans forum to address VA health care, benefits, questions from Veterans 06/13/2022 02:00 PM EDT VA and Together We Served to host free, virtual Veterans forum. Experts will address VA health care and benefits, among other topics. The post Veterans forum to address VA health care, benefits, questions from Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Wreford Goss Chapple 06/13/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Wreford Goss Chapple, who served as a naval submariner throughout World War II and fought in defense of the Philippines. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Wreford Goss Chapple appeared first on VAntage Point. VA nurse develops first chest pain triage protocol for urgent care 06/13/2022 10:00 AM EDT Lorilea Johnson pioneered a protocol for providers to assess the risk of a cardiac event occurring in patients experiencing chest pain. The post VA nurse develops first chest pain triage protocol for urgent care appeared first on VAntage Point. VA and Volunteers of America help Veteran Robert Irvin go from homeless to home 06/13/2022 09:00 AM EDT Vietnam Veteran Airman Robert Irvin used a VA benefit to become a truck driver. A crash flipped his truck over and VA helped him again. The post VA and Volunteers of America help Veteran Robert Irvin go from homeless to home appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 12, 2022June 12, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Inclusion of gender identity in medical record a welcome change 06/12/2022 04:00 PM EDT VA is including gender identifiers and preferred names in medical records. It’s a welcome change for transgender and gender diverse Veterans. The post Inclusion of gender identity in medical record a welcome change appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Laurel Clark 06/12/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Laurel Clark, who served as an undersea medical officer and a NASA astronaut. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Laurel Clark appeared first on VAntage Point. Now hiring: Oncologists for VA’s National TeleOncology Service 06/12/2022 09:00 AM EDT VA National Oncology Program (NOP) is actively hiring oncologists for their National TeleOncology service (NTO). The post Now hiring: Oncologists for VA’s National TeleOncology Service appeared first on VAntage Point. Vietnam Veteran’s dream fulfilled with Honor Flight 06/11/2022 04:00 PM EDT Navy and Vietnam Veteran David Bartlett reached out to the Dream Foundation to join the Kansas Honor Flight to visit memorials in Washington. The post Vietnam Veteran’s dream fulfilled with Honor Flight appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 11, 2022June 11, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Innovation Revolutionary: Melissa Tran is innovating Veteran centric perinatal care 06/11/2022 02:00 PM EDT Melissa Tran has changed Veteran perinatal care to be more interdisciplinary and easier to access in one location. The post Innovation Revolutionary: Melissa Tran is innovating Veteran centric perinatal care appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Ernest Boyd Hunter Jr. 06/11/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Ernest Boyd Hunter Jr., who served in the 78th Infantry Division (“Lightning Division”) during World War II and was a prisoner of war. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Ernest Boyd Hunter Jr. appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Never stop learning with VA’s Employee Education System (EES) 06/10/2022 04:00 PM EDT With over 20 major health care accreditations, the Employee Education System (EES) at VA offers boundless opportunities for self-improvement. The post Never stop learning with VA’s Employee Education System (EES) appeared first on VAntage Point. VA’s clinical contact centers: Almost 41 million calls 06/10/2022 02:00 PM EDT VA’s clinical contact centers answered nearly 41 million calls in FY21…access to telephone care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7). The post VA’s clinical contact centers: Almost 41 million calls appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Ron “Rondo” Sharfe 06/10/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Ron “Rondo” Sharfe. Sharfe served as a coxswain during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Ron “Rondo” Sharfe appeared first on VAntage Point. Army Veteran Barry Jordan gets a second chance with VA’s justice programs 06/10/2022 10:00 AM EDT The mission of VA’s Veterans Justice Outreach Program is to identify justice-involved Veterans and facilitate access to VA services. The post Army Veteran Barry Jordan gets a second chance with VA’s justice programs appeared first on VAntage Point. VA research will bring precision medicine to mental health 06/10/2022 09:00 AM EDT With precision medicine, disease prevention and treatment are tailored to an individual’s clinical, lifestyle and genetic information. The post VA research will bring precision medicine to mental health appeared first on VAntage Point. Start your VA career at these upcoming summer events 06/09/2022 06:00 PM EDT Our VA recruiters will be attending multiple events this summer, offering you the perfect opportunity to meet our team and start your VA journey. The post Start your VA career at these upcoming summer events appeared first on VAntage Point. VA experts collaborate for Veteran health care innovation 06/09/2022 04:00 PM EDT VA health care experts came together in a virtual event to scale new ideas and innovations for VA sites across the country. The post VA experts collaborate for Veteran health care innovation appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Kimberly Stuart: LGBTQ and Red, White & Blue 06/09/2022 02:00 PM EDT Kimberly Stuart used the challenges she faced during her service to help other Veterans, so they can have pride for all aspects of their identity. The post Kimberly Stuart: LGBTQ and Red, White & Blue appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran James E. Wright 06/09/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James E. Wright, who served with the Third Army in World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran James E. Wright appeared first on VAntage Point. VA homeless programs enable bright future for Army Veteran Ronald Scott 06/09/2022 10:00 AM EDT When a fire damaged Army Veteran’s home, he received help from HUD-VASH, a collaborative program pairing HUD assistance with VA support. The post VA homeless programs enable bright future for Army Veteran Ronald Scott appeared first on VAntage Point. America250: Marine Corps Veteran Margaret A. Brewer 06/09/2022 09:00 AM EDT This week’s America250 salute is Marine Corps Veteran Margaret A. Brewer, the first woman Marine to reach general officer rank. The post America250: Marine Corps Veteran Margaret A. Brewer appeared first on VAntage Point. Dispelling the myths of Women Veterans Recognition Day 06/08/2022 04:00 PM EDT Women Veterans Recognition Day is not a separate Veterans Day for women The post Dispelling the myths of Women Veterans Recognition Day appeared first on VAntage Point.