Bladder Cancer and Veterans: What You Need to Know

Approximately 3,200 Veterans are diagnosed with bladder cancer every year. VA’s National Oncology Program is here for them. The post Bladder Cancer and Veterans: What You Need to Know appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: Matthew Razak

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HR expert offers insight into VA’s Travel Nurse Corps program

Visiting our “Talk About It Tuesday” broadcast, San Juanita George shared with viewers the potential perks of working with the Travel Nurse Corps. The post HR expert offers insight into VA’s Travel Nurse Corps program appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

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Preventing stroke: Many are at risk and don’t know it

Many Americans are at risk for heart disease and stroke. Many of the major risk factors for these problems can be prevented and controlled. The post Preventing stroke: Many are at risk and don’t know it appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Two programs, one mission for Veterans’ caregivers

VA’s Caregiver Support program offers clinical services to caregivers of eligible and covered Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. The post Two programs, one mission for Veterans’ caregivers appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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SimLEARN Fellow uses EMT experience to enhance Veteran care

Each month, SimLEARN will highlight one VA Interprofessional Advanced Fellowship in Clinical Simulation (IAFCS) fellow (SimLEARN Fellow). The post SimLEARN Fellow uses EMT experience to enhance Veteran care appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Video Blood Pressure Visits a virtual alternative

The Video Blood Pressure Visits program offers Veterans a virtual alternative to in-person blood pressure follow-up evaluations. The post Video Blood Pressure Visits a virtual alternative appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Tranquility garden at Orlando VA offers hope and healing

A new tranquility garden is bringing hopefulness, healing, and recovery to Veterans. It’s a new addition to the in-patient mental health unit. The post Tranquility garden at Orlando VA offers hope and healing appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Therapy provides Marine Corps Veteran all-terrain trackchair

After three helicopter crashes and a 150-foot fall, Marine Corps Veteran finally returns to independent life with unique trackchair. The post Therapy provides Marine Corps Veteran all-terrain trackchair appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Exhibit inspired by her mother wins gold medal

Veteran Catherine D’Angelo received gold medal in National Veterans Creative Arts competition in festival held in St. Petersburg, Florida. The post Exhibit inspired by her mother wins gold medal appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Vincent Okamoto

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Vincent Okamoto, who was the highest-decorated surviving Japanese-American Veteran of the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Vincent Okamoto appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Female Veterans wanted for leadership trainee program

VA encourages female Veterans to apply for a 24-month management trainee program in environmental management services with non-competitive placement. The post Female Veterans wanted for leadership trainee program appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

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As a military spouse, there’s a place for you at VA

On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we recognize the contributions and talents that make military spouses so valuable to VA. The post As a military spouse, there’s a place for you at VA appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

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