Category: VA

Every year, VA diagnoses and treats about 43,000 Veterans with new cases of cancer; VA currently treats 400,000 Veterans with cancer. Here is VA’s progress on treating cancer. The post VA’s progress on treating cancer since 2016 appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

There are programs specifically geared toward positioning women Veteran-owned small businesses in level playing fields in the federal marketplace. The post What women Veteran-owned business entrepreneurs need to know appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Innovation revolutionary Jade Brooks continues to optimize cancer care and save lives nationwide using mobile applications to improve care. The post Innovation Revolutionary: Giving Veterans tools to take charge of their health appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

In this episode of PTSD Bytes, Dr. Carmen McLean talks about prolonged exposure and the mobile app “PE Coach.” The post PTSD Bytes #5: Prolonged Exposure and treatments for PTSD appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

The Tai Chi cloud hands movement form is a common postural exercise to relax the neck and shoulders, and increase blood flow within the body. The post Live Whole Health #114: Tai Chi seated cloud hands appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

The next free seminar in the Wellness Wednesday Financial Education series, March 16, focuses on life insurance. There are two, hour-long sessions at Noon and 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (9 a.m. and Noon, Pacific Standard Time). The post Wellness Wednesday: What you should know about life insurance appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: Veterans…

In the Navy, Andrew Bliss served as a military journalist. Today, he puts his passion for storytelling to use for Bad Robot Productions. The post Borne the Battle 272: Navy Veteran Andrew Bliss, Bad Robot Entertainment appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Kansas City VA and community coalition did a PIT count and distributed hygiene and essentials to unhoused residents in the Kansas City metro. The post Kansas City VA teams up with community partners for PIT count appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Northport VA surgeons launch state-of-the-art robotic surgical system with urological procedure on Veteran’s prostate. Some patients home the same day. The post Northport VA surgeons perform first da Vinci robotic surgery at medical center appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Divorce, cancer, and homeless. Faced with crushing challenges, Marine Veteran is helped by new Act providing Veterans with life-changing resources. The post VA supports Marine Veteran through health issues and homelessness appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

March is National Nutrition Month and the VA dietitians with the Fresh Focus podcast encourage us to “Celebrate a World of Flavors.” The post Fresh Focus episodes #55-57: Celebrating National Nutrition Month appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: Debra Sage

Veterans involved in Whole Health System report greater improvements in the experience and engagement of their care and overall well-being. The post Veterans report positive impact with VA Whole Health appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor