VA’s clinical contact centers: Almost 41 million calls

VA’s clinical contact centers answered nearly 41 million calls in FY21…access to telephone care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7). The post VA’s clinical contact centers: Almost 41 million calls appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Start your VA career at these upcoming summer events

Our VA recruiters will be attending multiple events this summer, offering you the perfect opportunity to meet our team and start your VA journey. The post Start your VA career at these upcoming summer events appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

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VA experts collaborate for Veteran health care innovation

VA health care experts came together in a virtual event to scale new ideas and innovations for VA sites across the country. The post VA experts collaborate for Veteran health care innovation appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Dispelling the myths of Women Veterans Recognition Day

Women Veterans Recognition Day is not a separate Veterans Day for women The post Dispelling the myths of Women Veterans Recognition Day appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Leo J. Dulacki

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Leo J. Dulacki. Dulacki served aboard multiple naval vessels during the Second World War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Leo J. Dulacki appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Biloxi VA Chief of Police runs to honor fallen officer

The Biloxi VA Chief of Police participated in a run dedicated to fallen VA police officers, noting a fallen officer will never be forgotten. The post Biloxi VA Chief of Police runs to honor fallen officer appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Army Veteran with MS finds joy in life

He was diagnosed with MS in 1991 and reflects on his life as, ”A man who has lived a good life and is surrounded by people who love him.” The post Army Veteran with MS finds joy in life appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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PTSD Bytes #11: PTSD resources for family members

In this episode Pearl McGee-Vincent discusses PTSD resources for family and loved ones with Dr. Steven Sayers, director of Coaching into Care. The post PTSD Bytes #11: PTSD resources for family members appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Live Whole Health #124: Yoga for strength and mobility

Moving the body is important for all of us, and it can help increase stamina, improve strength, mobility, balance, or flexibility. The post Live Whole Health #124: Yoga for strength and mobility appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Team Red, White, and Blue hosts nationwide Old Glory relay

Rooted in an epic display of patriotism, the Old Glory Relay epitomizes what Team RWB is all about – showing our nation’s Veterans that their best days are ahead through a strong focus on health and wellness. VA Secretary Denis McDonough kicked off Team Red, White and Blue’s Old Glory Relay on May 25. […]…

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Borne the Battle #280: Benefits Breakdown – Million Veteran Program

This week’s Borne the Battle – a benefits breakdown – features the Million Veteran Program (MVP), which is a national, voluntary research program to learn about how genes, lifestyle and military exposures affect health and illness and improve health care for Veterans. The post Borne the Battle #280: Benefits Breakdown – Million Veteran Program appeared first on VAntage…

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After coma and COVID, Veteran returns to festival stage

After surviving a coma and fighting COVID-19, Veteran Jackie Williams returned to the stage at the National Veteran Creative Arts Festival. The post After coma and COVID, Veteran returns to festival stage appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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