Category: VA

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. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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. Author: Mike Molina

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…

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. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Northern Indiana VA hosted Women’s Health fair and added music and painting to allow Women Veterans to network with other women who served. The post Adding color to a Women Veterans Health Fair appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Thanks to a determined man and his metal detector, a bracelet very special to a WWII Veteran was returned along with special salutes. The post WWII Veteran’s treasured bracelet stolen… returned 77 years later appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Animal visits as therapy can be complementary treatment for mental health and behavioral health disorders like depression and substance use. The post Veteran finds relief from VA therapy animal visits appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor