Category: VA

iNET’s innovation collaboration program fosters Veteran and employee feedback in the earliest stages of innovative design The post Veterans benefit from Greenhouse Initiative blossoming this spring appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

In this episode of PTSD Bytes, Pearl McGee-Vincent discusses crisis support resources with Dr. Lisa Brenner, rehabilitation psychologist. The post PTSD Bytes #10: Crisis resources and support appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Suicide Risk Management Consultation offers free consultation to providers who treat Veterans at risk for suicide in all phases of life. The post The last chapter: End-of-life decisions and suicide risk appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Wear blue: run to remember honors more than 65,000 fallen heroes who have given their lives in service to our country. The post Virtual and community run, walk to honor fallen heroes appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: Mike Molina

Veterans access Nutrition and Food Services programs offered by VA with technology like VA Video Connect. Virtual visits have positive impact. The post VA Telehealth improves access to nutrition services appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Kansas City VA acknowledged the sacrifice of military spouses who support their active-duty service members throughout their careers. The post Celebrating Military Spouse Appreciation Day appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

The mission of the Errera Community Care Center is to help individuals struggling with homelessness to live successfully in their communities. The post The Greatest Mission: Caring for those at risk of homelessness appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

“Ms. Duong is the first Vietnamese person I have talked to since Vietnam in 1970. I could tell immediately that she sincerely cared about me.” The post Vietnam Veteran sends a special thank you appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

NHRVS is the brainchild of Dr. Pietrzak, director of the Translational Psychiatric Epidemiology Laboratory of the VA National Center for PTSD in West Haven, Connecticut. NHRVS―called “Nerves”―is a nationally representative survey administered to Veterans both inside and outside the VA health care system. The post Self-reliance may affect acceptance of mental health treatment in Veterans…

May is National Arthritis Awareness Month and, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three Veterans has arthritis. The post May is National Arthritis Awareness Month appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Women Veterans experience a high prevalence of trauma. A May 26 provider webinar will discuss women Veterans and trauma-informed care. The post Provider webinar: Women Veterans and trauma-informed care appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

At VA, we know our nurses are the backbone of Veteran care, but they also don’t hesitate to go the extra mile when it comes to helping others. The post VA nurses make a difference in the lives of those around them appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers