Category: VA

Navy Veteran Ken Swartz is standing, walking and driving better these days thanks to Osseointegration, an innovative amputee treatment option. The post VA offers Navy Veteran Ken Swartz, other amputees, innovative treatment appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Golder retriever Honor proudly holds the position of Facility Dog. Recently, she was able to visit for the first time since the pandemic began. The post Golden retriever, Honor, makes a special visit to Muskogee VA appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

The next Wellness Wednesday Financial Education series covers Social Security benefits for Veterans and their families. The post Wellness Wednesday in April: Social Security benefits appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Research has shown a holistic approach to be effective for chronic pain, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety and more. The post From hypnosis to acupuncture, holistic approach works for Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Psychologist Pearl McGee-Vincent discusses medications for PTSD with Dr. Paul Holtzheimer, psychiatrist at the National Center for PTSD. The post PTSD Bytes #7: Treatments for PTSD 4: Medications appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

On VA’s “Talk About It Tuesday” broadcast, Col. Randolph “Scott” Harrison shared his perspective on being a physician assistant and working with VA. The post Army colonel shares what it’s like as a physician assistant at VA appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

Mind & Body connection is so important for health and well-being. Being connected creates a sense of well-being and health. Here’s how. The post Live Whole Health #118: Connecting Mind & Body session 1 appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Occupational therapists helped Veteran return to his life activities following home explosion. Read about their intensive treatment plan. The post Occupational therapists collaborate with injured Veteran appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

In San Antonio, volunteers prep before dawn for the annual Point-In-Time Count. They also provided food and resources to homeless Veterans. The post South Texas VA assists in annual San Antonio homeless count appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Civic group volunteers and VA staff turned business shirts into vest-like garments for nursing home Veterans to dress up at meals. The post Veterans in Lexington VA nursing home Dress Up for Dinner appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Researchers working on interventions to reduce Veteran suicide, substance abuse, depression in elderly Veterans and other health care issues. The post Providence VA opens Capt. John H. Harwood Research Center appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

At Fisher Houses, Veterans and families stay free. Available to families of Veterans receiving care at the medical center or nearby community hospitals. The post New Orleans Fisher House welcomes 500th guest appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor