Category: VA

Today, the William S. Middleton Award (Middleton Award) is the highest honor presented by the Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development Service in VA’s Office of Research and Development. Established in 1960, the annual award honors senior VA biomedical research scientists for their outstanding achievements in biomedical and bio-behavioral research relevant to the health care of…

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) appointed four new members to serve on VA’s Advisory Committee on Women Veterans (Committee) in early March. The post VA Advisory Committee on Women Veterans gets four new members appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

March 25 is National Medal of Honor Day. The Medal of Honor is the Nation’s highest military commendation and it recognizes members of the armed forces who have distinguished themselves through extraordinary bravery and valor in combat. The post VA honors Alwyn Cashe on National Medal of Honor Day appeared first on VAntage Point. Author:…

The Million Veteran Program is a national research project learning how genes and military experiences and exposures affect health and illness. The post #VADidThat: Million Veteran Program leads way to medical discoveries, one Veteran at a time appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

In his song “The Cry of the Wounded,” Army Veteran Tom Spooner reflects on his struggles with PTSD and offers hope to others. The post #OperationSong Tom Spooner appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Because of misconceptions, many eligible Veterans don’t get their health care through VA. This blog helps Veterans understand VA health care. The post Helping Veterans overcome misconceptions about VA health care: Part 2 appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

VA is growing! The much-anticipated Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) report details plans for a great deal of growth and expansion as we look to modernize care for Veterans throughout the country. Work on the report began in January with a nationwide review of facilities to determine how to better invest our resources for our Veterans.…

VA’s Office of Discovery, Education and Affiliate Networks (DEAN) partners with Veterans to create innovative healthcare solutions. The post Veterans are teaching VHA how to be a learning organization appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

In 2020, commissary shopping extended to disabled Veterans, Purple Heart recipients, former Prisoners of War, and caregivers of Veterans. The post Eligible Veterans can shop at Defense commissaries appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

A March 24 provider webinar will discuss Veteran health concerns related to exposure to burn pits and other airborne hazards. The post Provider webinar for Veterans with burn pit, other airborne hazard exposures appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

If you served in OIF, and have a disability or illness as a result, you may be eligible for VA benefits and services. The post Benefits, resources available to Veterans of OIF, Southwest Asia Theater of Operations appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

If your body needs a little warming up for spring, you may want to practice some mobility exercises. The post Live Whole Health #115: Mobility with movement appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: Jason Davis