Category: VA

In our mission to serve Veterans, our goal is to hire the best candidates, no matter where they come from. Time for some myth-busting. The post Myth-busting: Countering the claim that VA only hires from within appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

VA Nurse Terri Ohlinger noticed many patients were having trouble using eyedrops correctly, so she designed a device called “DropEase.” The post New device invented by VA nurse makes using eyedrops easier appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

VA nursing leadership assesses the needs of new hires to properly set them up for success. The post VA nursing leadership makes new hires a top priority appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

Al-Aly heads up both the Clinical Epidemiology Center and the Research and Development Service at the VA St. Louis Health Care System. He is also a nephrologist—a doctor who specializes in kidney disease—and a clinical epidemiologist with expertise in big data. His group analyzes huge data sets too complex for conventional computer software. The post…

Hochberg is a researcher at the Providence VA Medical Center in Rhode Island, with more than 17 years’ expertise. He is director of the BrainGate clinical trials—conducted by leading laboratories in neuroscience and neuroengineering—which are focused on developing and testing intracortical brain-computer interfaces (BCI).  The post Dr. Leigh Hochberg, pioneer in brain-computer technology, receives 2022 VA Magnuson…

Veterans can view the #VetResources Check-In video series with information to support mental health, resiliency, and coping strategies. The post #VetResources Check-In videos provide resources for mental health, coping strategies appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Purepost offers free career transition services, including a variety of guidelines and tools to help Veterans find their next job. The post Free career transition services for Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

An independent survey of best employers featured VA among top 500 large employers in America. The post VA earns honors as one of “America’s Best Employers” for 2022 appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

Your mind and emotions play a key role in your health. Through mindful awareness and self-care tools, you can take charge of your health and well-being to live your life to the fullest. Breathing space is one area of mindful awareness that can help you become fully aware and tuned in to what is going…

Marine Corps Corporal Michael Neff was interred with full military honors surrounded by his brothers and sisters-in-arms and VA employees. The post Battle Creek VA: No Marine is ever left alone appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

National Nutrition Month – This year we are celebrating nutrition and food from cultures and cuisines around the world. The post National Nutrition Month: Celebrate a world of flavors appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Veteran Scott Cleland does not let his Multiple Sclerosis keep him from teaching archery to students. “Say yes to good opportunities.” The post Army Veteran with Multiple Sclerosis teaches kids archery appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor