“This flag will fly through the end of the month in support of greater unity, visibility, and equality for our LGBTQ+ Veterans and employees.” The post Kansas City VA raises the Pride flag appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
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Current Veterans Administration (VA) news and information
Oklahoma ladies make quilts for chemotherapy patients
Karin Carrick and Sherry Langguth deliver homemade quilts to Tulsa Clinic for Veterans receiving chemotherapy. “Showing our appreciation.” The post Oklahoma ladies make quilts for chemotherapy patients appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Fresh fruit and vegetables – One small change at a time
These four Veterans added fruit and veggies to achieve their health goals. VA dietitian Courtney Reynolds describes how they did it. The post Fresh fruit and vegetables – One small change at a time appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
VA nurse saves life using CPR
A VA nurse used his CPR skills help save the life of a fellow athlete. “My adrenaline kicked in. My main thought was please don’t die on me.” The post VA nurse saves life using CPR appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Research opportunities abound at VA
Dr. Daphne Friedman joined VA as an oncologist at the right time for her career. After doing research at Duke University, she transitioned to VA as a clinician specializing in blood cancers. While she originally joined to focus on patient care locally at the Durham VA, she has benefited from the wealth of research opportunities…
Myth-busting: You don’t have to be a Veteran to work at VA
In our mission to serve Veterans, our goal is to hire the best candidates, no matter their background. We’re back with more myth-busting. The post Myth-busting: You don’t have to be a Veteran to work at VA appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers
Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith: Live Authentically
Tammy Smith struggled to hide her sexuality while serving in the Army. She became the highest-ranking openly gay officer after DADT was repealed in 2011. The post Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith: Live Authentically appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal, a highly decorated World War II bomber pilot who received a Distinguished Flying Cross from both the United States and Great Britain. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
The National TeleOncology Service is hiring. Apply today!
National TeleOncology Service is looking for talented academic hematologists or oncologists who are licensed to practice in the United States The post The National TeleOncology Service is hiring. Apply today! appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Donald “Don” W. Pullan
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Donald “Don” W. Pullan, who served during WWII as part of the 911th Air Engineering Squadron. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Donald “Don” W. Pullan appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program offers aid to new VA physicians
Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program offers aid to new VA physicians with a VA residency and a commitment. The post Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program offers aid to new VA physicians appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers
“C” what VA recruiters can do for you with these three steps
When you contact, communicate and coordinate with our VA recruiters, a career at VA can be at your fingertips. The post “C” what VA recruiters can do for you with these three steps appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers
