PTSD Bytes #11: PTSD resources for family members

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. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Live Whole Health #124: Yoga for strength and mobility

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. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Team Red, White, and Blue hosts nationwide Old Glory relay

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. […]…

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Borne the Battle #280: Benefits Breakdown – Million Veteran Program

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…

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After coma and COVID, Veteran returns to festival stage

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. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Veterans join panel during National Research Week

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. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Navy Veteran donates flag stand in son’s memory

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. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran James McAteer

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. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Innovation Revolutionary: Beta Lactam assessments saving lives

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. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Help Veterans reclaim their independence as an occupational therapist

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. Author: VA Careers

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TeleEye Screening focuses on preventative care – Part Two

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. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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David Ross Brower: American Environmentalist

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. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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