Category: VA

On research panel, Marine Veteran shared his struggles after serving near Open Burn Pits. “They have taken the time to try to understand.” The post Veterans join panel during National Research Week appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Vietnam Veteran’s gift honors fallen soldier son killed in Iraq. “Matthew stood for everything good and you can’t forget good soldiers.” The post Navy Veteran donates flag stand in son’s memory appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James Michael McAteer. McAteer served as a clerk and a finance specialist during the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran James McAteer appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Beta Lactam antibiotics can provide Veterans with more effective care, cut costs, and improve future care delivery. The post Innovation Revolutionary: Beta Lactam assessments saving lives appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

With numerous specialties and fields of focus, your career as an occupational therapist at VA offers unmatched rewards. The post Help Veterans reclaim their independence as an occupational therapist appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

TeleEye enables an eye specialist to screen patients for diabetic retinopathy through photographs taken at the primary medical care home. The post TeleEye Screening focuses on preventative care – Part Two appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

David Brower not only fought for environmentalism and the national parks system, he also fought for the U.S. Army during World War II. The post David Ross Brower: American Environmentalist appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

NCA’s new fiber optic networks better serve Veterans and their loved ones at NCA’s cemeteries and offices. The post VA modernizing networks to support NCA cemeteries, sites, services to Veteran families appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

National Center for PTSD is launching PTSD Screening Day, encouraging Veterans who experienced trauma to start a conversation about recovery. The post PTSD Screening Day: Knowing is the first step appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

VA is partnering with Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers to take care of those who care for our nation’s Veterans. The post VA and Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers launch partnership appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

When harassment is repeated and recurrent, it can be tough on the body. It adds up over time and can affect wellbeing. VA provides support. The post Effects of harassment on mental health appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Emil Joseph Kapaun served in WWII and the Korean War as an Army Captain and Catholic priest. During the Korean War, he was captured and died as a prisoner of war. The post Emil Joseph Kapaun: American Hero appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor