Category: VA

As efforts to expand VA’s outreach to Native American Veterans get underway, careers in rural facilities offer abundant opportunities. The post New program aims to improve care for Native American Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

Dr. Abigail Angkaw, San Diego VA, talks about evidence-based treatment for PTSD that reduces symptoms, in the latest PTSD Bytes episode. The post PTSD Bytes #4: Treatments for PTSD 1: Overview appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Are you looking for a new nursing position? VA has you covered. Learn about VA’s dedication to new hires and the essential support you’ll receive as a VA nurse.  Dedication to new hires VA’s emphasis on teamwork is beneficial to nurses and patients alike. The team-based, patient-focused philosophy ensures both high patient satisfaction and happy…

Michael Clayton, an Army and Navy Veteran, was the first VA patient in the country to receive an innovative new heart procedure. The post New heart failure treatment improves Veteran quality of life appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

During Women’s History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Gloria Nell Irlbeck Hudoba, who served as a nurse during Vietnam. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Gloria Nell Irlbeck Hudoba appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

At VA, medical support assistants serve as important members of our clinic teams, allowing us to effectively carry out day-to-day administrative operations in support of Veterans. Providing medical administrative support, you’ll work to connect Veterans with VA providers as you earn a competitive salary and unbeatable benefits. “I love serving our Veterans,” shared one of…

On March 1, VA announced its intention of adding nine rare respiratory cancers to the list of presumed service-connected disabilities in relation to exposure to toxic chemicals in the air, water, or soil for Veterans who served any amount of time in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. The post VA will propose adding rare…

Volunteers and VA leaders, including the VA Secretary, have joined the Compassionate Contact Corps to call Veterans during Salute Week. The post VA volunteers and leaders connect with Veterans during Salute Week appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Flavored or Greek, yogurt of all kinds might hold answers to better heart health, according to a study on nearly 200K Veterans. The post Yogurt is good for your heart, VA study finds appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Gratitude is the glue that holds us together in family, work and community. Here’s how gratitude practice can bring gratitude into your life. The post #Live Whole Health #112: Gratitude practice appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

A World War-II Veteran helped plan top-secret bombing missions. He thanks VA for his continued health and access to COVID vaccines. The post Donald McSparrin, Army Air Corp Veteran, 97, has wonderful memories… and seven daughters appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

A VA nurse asked a Veteran about his frequent emergency room visits. What the nurse suggested saved the life of the Veteran and his wife. The post VA nurse saves lives: “The greatest feeling in the world.” appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor