Category: VA

“Ms. Duong is the first Vietnamese person I have talked to since Vietnam in 1970. I could tell immediately that she sincerely cared about me.” The post Vietnam Veteran sends a special thank you appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

NHRVS is the brainchild of Dr. Pietrzak, director of the Translational Psychiatric Epidemiology Laboratory of the VA National Center for PTSD in West Haven, Connecticut. NHRVS―called “Nerves”―is a nationally representative survey administered to Veterans both inside and outside the VA health care system. The post Self-reliance may affect acceptance of mental health treatment in Veterans…

May is National Arthritis Awareness Month and, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three Veterans has arthritis. The post May is National Arthritis Awareness Month appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Women Veterans experience a high prevalence of trauma. A May 26 provider webinar will discuss women Veterans and trauma-informed care. The post Provider webinar: Women Veterans and trauma-informed care appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

At VA, we know our nurses are the backbone of Veteran care, but they also don’t hesitate to go the extra mile when it comes to helping others. The post VA nurses make a difference in the lives of those around them appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

Challenge America and Guitars For Vets are partnering to build camaraderie and opportunities through guitar instruction and live events. The post Guitars for Vets, Challenge America Veteran Arts Community join forces appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: Mike Molina

the 33rd annual National Memorial Day Concert will air and stream on Sunday, May 29, 2022, honoring our men and women in uniform, Veterans, their families and all those who have given their lives for our country.  The post National Memorial Day Concert to feature Gold Star Families tribute appeared first on VAntage Point. Author:…

We all experience stress, which can lead to headaches and other negative outcomes. In this week’s #LiveWholeHealth, we use acupressure to manage it. The post Live Whole Health #123: Managing stress and headaches appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

SSG Alexander W. Conrad was killed in action in June 2018 at the age of 26 from injuries sustained from indirect enemy fire in Somalia. The post Phoenix clinic renamed to honor KIA Army Veteran appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

“When they called, I told them I already had my baby and they said I was still welcome to come. It’s nice to be thought of, so here I am.” The post Oklahoma City VA holds fourth annual baby shower appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

“Blessing of the Hands” during Nurses Week provides a symbol of renewing the health care professionals’ spirits. The post Gulf Coast VA concludes Nurses Week with “Blessing of the Hands” appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

VA employees attended the 2022 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, or HIMSS22, held on March 15, 2022. The post HIMSS 2022: Veteran health care takes center stage at global health IT conference appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: Matthew Razak