This episode of Borne the Battle features MG Charles Swannack, Speedway Motor Sports’ VP of Armed Forces Affairs, and member of Patriot Military Family Foundation. The post Borne the Battle #279: Major General (ret.) Charles Swannack, Speedway MotorSports’ VP of Armed Forces Affairs appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Category: VA
Current Veterans Administration (VA) news and information
Adding color to a Women Veterans Health Fair
Northern Indiana VA hosted Women’s Health fair and added music and painting to allow Women Veterans to network with other women who served. The post Adding color to a Women Veterans Health Fair appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Five brain surgeries, two combat tours, now recipient of Nursing Excellence award
A VA nurse who has accomplished much before joining VA is now the recipient of an award for nursing excellence. The post Five brain surgeries, two combat tours, now recipient of Nursing Excellence award appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
WWII Veteran’s treasured bracelet stolen… returned 77 years later
Thanks to a determined man and his metal detector, a bracelet very special to a WWII Veteran was returned along with special salutes. The post WWII Veteran’s treasured bracelet stolen… returned 77 years later appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Veteran finds relief from VA therapy animal visits
Animal visits as therapy can be complementary treatment for mental health and behavioral health disorders like depression and substance use. The post Veteran finds relief from VA therapy animal visits appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Veterans benefit from Greenhouse Initiative blossoming this spring
iNET’s innovation collaboration program fosters Veteran and employee feedback in the earliest stages of innovative design The post Veterans benefit from Greenhouse Initiative blossoming this spring appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
PTSD Bytes #10: Crisis resources and support
In this episode of PTSD Bytes, Pearl McGee-Vincent discusses crisis support resources with Dr. Lisa Brenner, rehabilitation psychologist. The post PTSD Bytes #10: Crisis resources and support appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
The last chapter: End-of-life decisions and suicide risk
Suicide Risk Management Consultation offers free consultation to providers who treat Veterans at risk for suicide in all phases of life. The post The last chapter: End-of-life decisions and suicide risk appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Virtual and community run, walk to honor fallen heroes
Wear blue: run to remember honors more than 65,000 fallen heroes who have given their lives in service to our country. The post Virtual and community run, walk to honor fallen heroes appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: Mike Molina
VA Telehealth improves access to nutrition services
Veterans access Nutrition and Food Services programs offered by VA with technology like VA Video Connect. Virtual visits have positive impact. The post VA Telehealth improves access to nutrition services appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Celebrating Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Kansas City VA acknowledged the sacrifice of military spouses who support their active-duty service members throughout their careers. The post Celebrating Military Spouse Appreciation Day appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
The Greatest Mission: Caring for those at risk of homelessness
The mission of the Errera Community Care Center is to help individuals struggling with homelessness to live successfully in their communities. The post The Greatest Mission: Caring for those at risk of homelessness appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
