Posted on June 7, 2022June 7, 2022

VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   PTSD Bytes #11: PTSD resources for family members 06/07/2022 02:00 PM EDT In this episode Pearl McGee-Vincent discusses PTSD resources for family and loved ones with Dr. Steven Sayers, director of Coaching into Care. The post PTSD Bytes #11: PTSD resources for family members appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Joseph K. Barrineau Sr. 06/07/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Joseph K. Barrineau Sr., who served in World War II in the 5th Infantry Division. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Joseph K. Barrineau Sr. appeared first on VAntage Point. Opening the Door: Talking about your trauma story 06/07/2022 09:50 AM EDT Knowing if, when, and how to share your trauma story takes some thought. Disclosing trauma with someone you trust can help you recover. The post Opening the Door: Talking about your trauma story appeared first on VAntage Point. VA launches Pathfinder website to streamline opportunities to sell to or innovate with VA 06/07/2022 09:00 AM EDT VA launches Pathfinder, a one-stop-shop, transforming customer experience for vendors and innovators selling or innovating with VA. The post VA launches Pathfinder website to streamline opportunities to sell to or innovate with VA appeared first on VAntage Point. Team Red, White, and Blue hosts nationwide Old Glory relay 06/06/2022 06:00 PM EDT Rooted in an epic display of patriotism, the Old Glory Relay epitomizes what Team RWB is all about – showing our nation’s Veterans that their best days are ahead through a strong focus on health and wellness. VA Secretary Denis McDonough kicked off Team Red, White and Blue’s Old Glory Relay on May 25. […] The post Team Red, White, and Blue hosts nationwide Old Glory relay appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Live Whole Health #124: Yoga for strength and mobility 06/06/2022 04:00 PM EDT Moving the body is important for all of us, and it can help increase stamina, improve strength, mobility, balance, or flexibility. The post Live Whole Health #124: Yoga for strength and mobility appeared first on VAntage Point. Let a VA career pay you back for school with loan forgiveness 06/06/2022 02:00 PM EDT Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your career at VA could offer you an alternative to paying back some students loans. The post Let a VA career pay you back for school with loan forgiveness appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army and Air Force Veteran Louis Rocha 06/06/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army and Air Force Veteran Louis Rocha. Rocha served during the Korean War as the noncommissioned officer in charge of radio operations for an Air Force detachment. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army and Air Force Veteran Louis Rocha appeared first on VAntage Point. Purple Power: VA nurse goes purple to support Veteran cancer patient 06/06/2022 10:00 AM EDT VA vocational nurse surprised cancer patient Army Veteran Rachel VanDeMark in a purple wig, a favorite color for a very special reason. The post Purple Power: VA nurse goes purple to support Veteran cancer patient appeared first on VAntage Point. Convenience and self-service appointment check-in at your fingertips 06/06/2022 09:00 AM EDT Beginning this summer, some VA facilities will let you use your smartphone for check-in for your scheduled in-person appointment. The post Convenience and self-service appointment check-in at your fingertips appeared first on VAntage Point. Borne the Battle #280: Benefits Breakdown – Million Veteran Program 06/06/2022 08:00 AM EDT This week’s Borne the Battle – a benefits breakdown – features the Million Veteran Program (MVP), which is a national, voluntary research program to learn about how genes, lifestyle and military exposures affect health and illness and improve health care for Veterans. The post Borne the Battle #280: Benefits Breakdown – Million Veteran Program appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans join panel during National Research Week 06/05/2022 04:00 PM EDT On research panel, Marine Veteran shared his struggles after serving near Open Burn Pits. “They have taken the time to try to understand.” The post Veterans join panel during National Research Week appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 5, 2022June 5, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   After coma and COVID, Veteran returns to festival stage 06/05/2022 02:00 PM EDT After surviving a coma and fighting COVID-19, Veteran Jackie Williams returned to the stage at the National Veteran Creative Arts Festival. The post After coma and COVID, Veteran returns to festival stage appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay U.S. Army Air Forces Veteran Charles J. Loring Jr. 06/05/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is U.S. Army Air Forces Veteran Charles J. Loring Jr., who served as a fighter pilot during World War II and the Korean War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay U.S. Army Air Forces Veteran Charles J. Loring Jr. appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Navy Veteran donates flag stand in son’s memory 06/04/2022 02:00 PM EDT Vietnam Veteran’s gift honors fallen soldier son killed in Iraq. “Matthew stood for everything good and you can’t forget good soldiers.” The post Navy Veteran donates flag stand in son’s memory appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran James McAteer 06/04/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James Michael McAteer. McAteer served as a clerk and a finance specialist during the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran James McAteer appeared first on VAntage Point. Center for Women Veterans Book Corner: Army Veteran Tamara D. Files 06/04/2022 09:00 AM EDT This month’s Women Veteran Authors Book Corner author is U.S. Army Veteran Tamara D. Files, who served from 1989-to 1993. The post Center for Women Veterans Book Corner: Army Veteran Tamara D. Files appeared first on VAntage Point. Help Veterans reclaim their independence as an occupational therapist 06/03/2022 04:00 PM EDT With numerous specialties and fields of focus, your career as an occupational therapist at VA offers unmatched rewards. The post Help Veterans reclaim their independence as an occupational therapist appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Innovation Revolutionary: Beta Lactam assessments saving lives 06/03/2022 02:00 PM EDT Beta Lactam antibiotics can provide Veterans with more effective care, cut costs, and improve future care delivery. The post Innovation Revolutionary: Beta Lactam assessments saving lives appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Michael Joseph Zacchea 06/03/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Michael Joseph Zacchea, who served during the Iraq War and later founded a program to help Veteran entrepreneurs. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Michael Joseph Zacchea appeared first on VAntage Point. VA takes bold steps to improve support for caregivers 06/03/2022 11:00 AM EDT As part of the VA MISSION Act of 2018, VA’s Caregiver Support Program (CSP) has undergone improvements to enhance the program and increase access to Veterans and their caregivers. The post VA takes bold steps to improve support for caregivers appeared first on VAntage Point. Virtual Reality therapy helps treat PTSD and cognitive impairment 06/03/2022 10:00 AM EDT Virtual reality therapy helps Veterans with PTSD and cognitive impairments improve relaxation techniques and range of motion The post Virtual Reality therapy helps treat PTSD and cognitive impairment appeared first on VAntage Point. VA seeking nominees for Veterans’ Rural Health Advisory Committee 06/03/2022 09:00 AM EDT VA is seeking a diverse background and expertise of nominees for the Veterans’ Rural Health Advisory Committee. The post VA seeking nominees for Veterans’ Rural Health Advisory Committee appeared first on VAntage Point. TeleEye Screening focuses on preventative care – Part Two 06/02/2022 04:00 PM EDT TeleEye enables an eye specialist to screen patients for diabetic retinopathy through photographs taken at the primary medical care home. The post TeleEye Screening focuses on preventative care – Part Two appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   David Ross Brower: American Environmentalist 06/02/2022 02:00 PM EDT David Brower not only fought for environmentalism and the national parks system, he also fought for the U.S. Army during World War II. The post David Ross Brower: American Environmentalist appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Jimmie Kanaya 06/02/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Jimmie Kanaya. Kanaya served as a medic during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Jimmie Kanaya appeared first on VAntage Point. Virtual visits provide follow up care without trip to emergency room 06/02/2022 10:00 AM EDT Trips to the emergency room or clinic used to be necessary for all wound care follow-ups. VA now has multiple virtual visits as an option. The post Virtual visits provide follow up care without trip to emergency room appeared first on VAntage Point. America250: Navy Veteran Robert Ballard 06/02/2022 09:01 AM EDT This week’s America250 salute is Navy Veteran Robert Ballard, who used new naval technology to find the Titanic and sunken Navy submarines. The post America250: Navy Veteran Robert Ballard appeared first on VAntage Point. PTSD Screening Day: Knowing is the first step 06/01/2022 04:00 PM EDT National Center for PTSD is launching PTSD Screening Day, encouraging Veterans who experienced trauma to start a conversation about recovery. The post PTSD Screening Day: Knowing is the first step appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   VA modernizing networks to support NCA cemeteries, sites, services to Veteran families 06/01/2022 02:00 PM EDT NCA’s new fiber optic networks better serve Veterans and their loved ones at NCA’s cemeteries and offices. The post VA modernizing networks to support NCA cemeteries, sites, services to Veteran families appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Ismael Medina 06/01/2022 11:30 AM EDT During Caribbean-American Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Ismael Medina, who once guarded a Nazi war criminal. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Ismael Medina appeared first on VAntage Point. VA celebrates Pride Month by serving all who served 06/01/2022 10:00 AM EDT During Pride Month, VA’s LGBTQ+ Health Program office engages, educates, and raises awareness of essential services and resources. The post VA celebrates Pride Month by serving all who served appeared first on VAntage Point. Employment extravaganza during June hosted by Veteran Readiness and Employment 06/01/2022 09:00 AM EDT Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) is hosting a virtual employment extravaganza during June for military-experienced job seekers. The post Employment extravaganza during June hosted by Veteran Readiness and Employment appeared first on VAntage Point. VA and Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers launch partnership 05/31/2022 06:00 PM EDT VA is partnering with Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers to take care of those who care for our nation’s Veterans. The post VA and Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers launch partnership appeared first on VAntage Point. Effects of harassment on mental health 05/31/2022 04:00 PM EDT When harassment is repeated and recurrent, it can be tough on the body. It adds up over time and can affect wellbeing. VA provides support. The post Effects of harassment on mental health appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Secretary Denis McDonough’s Memorial Day 2022 speech 05/31/2022 03:00 PM EDT While visiting a cemetery yesterday, Secretary McDonough recalled the story of a Marine that exemplifies what Memorial Day is all about.  The post Secretary Denis McDonough’s Memorial Day 2022 speech appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans Crisis Line helps identify, support Veterans in crisis 05/31/2022 02:00 PM EDT The Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255) continues to expand and evolve to find the most effective ways to serve. The post Veterans Crisis Line helps identify, support Veterans in crisis appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Lewis William Walt 05/31/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Lewis William Walt, who served as assistant commandant of the Marine Corps. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Lewis William Walt appeared first on VAntage Point. It’s hurricane season… again! Are you ready? 05/31/2022 09:50 AM EDT Whether the prediction is for a mild or active hurricane season, testing preparation plans and Being Prepared, Being Ready, is prudent. The post It’s hurricane season… again! Are you ready? appeared first on VAntage Point. Black Veterans receive equal, or superior, lung cancer care in VA 05/31/2022 09:00 AM EDT Non-small cell lung cancer, the most common form of lung cancer, is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Surgery is the gold standard treatment for early-stage lung cancer. The post Black Veterans receive equal, or superior, lung cancer care in VA appeared first on VAntage Point. Emil Joseph Kapaun: American Hero 05/31/2022 08:00 AM EDT Emil Joseph Kapaun served in WWII and the Korean War as an Army Captain and Catholic priest. During the Korean War, he was captured and died as a prisoner of war. The post Emil Joseph Kapaun: American Hero appeared first on VAntage Point. Soldiers’ Angels provides food assistance to Veterans 05/30/2022 06:00 PM EDT Soldiers’ Angels provides food assistance to the Veteran community through the Veteran Food Distribution program. The post Soldiers’ Angels provides food assistance to Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on May 30, 2022May 30, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   VA neurologist, a pioneer in medical imaging, made advancements in brain research 05/30/2022 02:00 PM EDT Oldendorf was a VA scientist who had served in the U.S. Navy as a medical officer. He is best remembered for playing a role in developing computed tomography—commonly known as the CT scan—and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The post VA neurologist, a pioneer in medical imaging, made advancements in brain research appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Michael Estocin 05/30/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Michael Estocin. Estocin served as an aviator and received a Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Michael Estocin appeared first on VAntage Point. Remembering the fallen who died in service to our country 05/30/2022 10:00 AM EDT Memorial Day, a sacred day for America, is a time to solemnly remember the fallen who devoted themselves to the cause of liberty. The post Remembering the fallen who died in service to our country appeared first on VAntage Point. VALife insurance program coming January 2023 for Veterans with service connection 05/30/2022 09:00 AM EDT In January 2023, VA will launch a new life insurance program called Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife), which provides guaranteed acceptance whole life insurance coverage. The post VALife insurance program coming January 2023 for Veterans with service connection appeared first on VAntage Point. Borne the Battle #279: Major General (ret.) Charles Swannack, Speedway MotorSports’ VP of Armed Forces Affairs 05/30/2022 08:00 AM EDT This episode of Borne the Battle features MG Charles Swannack, Speedway Motor Sports’ VP of Armed Forces Affairs, and member of Patriot Military Family Foundation. The post Borne the Battle #279: Major General (ret.) Charles Swannack, Speedway MotorSports’ VP of Armed Forces Affairs appeared first on VAntage Point. Five brain surgeries, two combat tours, now recipient of Nursing Excellence award 05/29/2022 04:00 PM EDT A VA nurse who has accomplished much before joining VA is now the recipient of an award for nursing excellence. The post Five brain surgeries, two combat tours, now recipient of Nursing Excellence award appeared first on VAntage Point.