Category: VA

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

Through Technical Career Field internships, you have a chance to work toward a permanent position with VA in a critical-need occupation. The post Find a VA career through Technical Career Field internships appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

VA has many ways to help you recover from alcohol disorders. Learn about the VA treatments, including support groups and specialized therapy. The post About 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes annually appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

VA wants you to feel safe and welcome at all VA facilities and is dedicated to the zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment and sexual assault. The post Stand up to stop harassment – take the White Ribbon pledge appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Marine Corps Veteran Marco Polo Smigliani received a Purple Heart for his service during the Vietnam War. He was a crew member of SS Columbia Eagle, the first American ship to be hijacked in 150 years. The post Dedicated and Driven: Marco Polo Smigliani appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

While on deployment, Marino became confused, forgetful, angry, and depressed, and he struggled to perform his regular duties. “The depression took me to a very, very dark place, and I was quite ready to take my own life,” he said. The post Veterans share their stories on a VA podcast that emphasizes the importance of…

Homeless off and on for 30 years, Army Veteran finally takes his son advice, goes to VA and receives benefits he earned…and a place to live. The post A VA skeptic finds support through homeless program appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Veteran Stacy Colussy really likes her VA health care. “If I’m coming in for a Pap smear, do I have to go in with all these guys? No.” The post Air Force Veteran Stacy Colussy: “Unbelievable strides in women’s care at VA.” appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

After an encounter with a Black Veteran at VA, Dr. Preston Igwe sent a popular Tweet that showcased the needs for more diversity in the medical profession. The post Dr. Preston Igwe discusses diversity in medicine, care of Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

This Veterans Day poster ended up in multiple scenes of the show, “This Is Us” and was signed by the cast and presented to its creator. The post VA Veterans Day poster journeys to Hollywood and back appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor