Borne the Battle 275: Benefits Breakdown, Office of Harassment and Assault Prevention

This week’s Borne the Battle–a benefits breakdown—features the Office of Harassment and Assault Prevention. The office’s goal is simple: All those who visit a VA facility should be treated with dignity and respect. The post Borne the Battle 275: Benefits Breakdown, Office of Harassment and Assault Prevention appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Modesto Cartagena de Jesús

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Modesto Cartagena de Jesús, who served with the 65th Infantry Regiment in World War II and the Korean War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Modesto Cartagena de Jesús appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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New Fort Smith clinic opens for Arkansas River Valley Veterans

New 34,000-square-foot Fort Smith clinic replaces a 19,000-square-foot location; will serve 10,000 Veterans with a variety of new services. The post New Fort Smith clinic opens for Arkansas River Valley Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Bystander intervention works

Using bystander intervention, a clerical assistant sprung into action after seeing a patient being harassed a provider. The post Bystander intervention works appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Irvin Bartz

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Irvin Bartz, who served six years in the Marine Corps, followed by another 27 years serving as a VA volunteer. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Irvin Bartz appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Eastern Oklahoma VA thankful for volunteers

Air Force Veteran Rod Ramsell has enjoyed volunteering at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Oklahoma for the past six years. The post Eastern Oklahoma VA thankful for volunteers appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Join the remote work revolution with a career at VA

Whether fully virtual or teleworking a few days a week, VA has numerous jobs offering the option of remote work. The post Join the remote work revolution with a career at VA appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

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Veterans Canteen Service offers unique way to join VA family

Veterans Canteen Service needs enthusiastic staff — from cooks to sales associates to managers — to work at locations across the country. The post Veterans Canteen Service offers unique way to join VA family appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

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Veterans’ Creative Arts Festival April 20-25

The creative arts are a form of rehabilitative treatment to help Veterans recover from and cope with physical and emotional disabilities. The post Veterans’ Creative Arts Festival April 20-25 appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Upcoming webinar to inform new suicide prevention grant program applicants

The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) focuses on reducing Veteran suicide through community-based prevention. The post Upcoming webinar to inform new suicide prevention grant program applicants appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Updates on the Family Caregiver program for legacy participants and applicants

VA is reviewing and examining the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility criteria. Here’s what legacy participants and applicants should know. The post Updates on the Family Caregiver program for legacy participants and applicants appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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