Category: VA

The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Women’s History Month observance highlights the increasing role of women Veterans in VA. The post Gulf Coast VA observes Women’s History Month appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Women comprise roughly 10% of the total Veteran population but also account for 10% of the Veterans in America experiencing homelessness. The post Honor Women’s History Month by making Veteran homelessness history appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

A sick Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran reached out to VA to help find Gregory Williams, a Navy Corpsman buddy who saved his life in Vietnam. The post A Vietnam Veteran’s search for the Corpsman who saved his life, pt.1 appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: Jason Davis

Today, the William S. Middleton Award (Middleton Award) is the highest honor presented by the Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development Service in VA’s Office of Research and Development. Established in 1960, the annual award honors senior VA biomedical research scientists for their outstanding achievements in biomedical and bio-behavioral research relevant to the health care of…

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) appointed four new members to serve on VA’s Advisory Committee on Women Veterans (Committee) in early March. The post VA Advisory Committee on Women Veterans gets four new members appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

March 25 is National Medal of Honor Day. The Medal of Honor is the Nation’s highest military commendation and it recognizes members of the armed forces who have distinguished themselves through extraordinary bravery and valor in combat. The post VA honors Alwyn Cashe on National Medal of Honor Day appeared first on VAntage Point. Author:…

The Million Veteran Program is a national research project learning how genes and military experiences and exposures affect health and illness. The post #VADidThat: Million Veteran Program leads way to medical discoveries, one Veteran at a time appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

In his song “The Cry of the Wounded,” Army Veteran Tom Spooner reflects on his struggles with PTSD and offers hope to others. The post #OperationSong Tom Spooner appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Because of misconceptions, many eligible Veterans don’t get their health care through VA. This blog helps Veterans understand VA health care. The post Helping Veterans overcome misconceptions about VA health care: Part 2 appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

VA is growing! The much-anticipated Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) report details plans for a great deal of growth and expansion as we look to modernize care for Veterans throughout the country. Work on the report began in January with a nationwide review of facilities to determine how to better invest our resources for our Veterans.…

VA’s Office of Discovery, Education and Affiliate Networks (DEAN) partners with Veterans to create innovative healthcare solutions. The post Veterans are teaching VHA how to be a learning organization appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

In 2020, commissary shopping extended to disabled Veterans, Purple Heart recipients, former Prisoners of War, and caregivers of Veterans. The post Eligible Veterans can shop at Defense commissaries appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor