Category: VA

A four-part series on Department of Veteran Affairs Emergency Preparedness Simulation efforts through SimLEARN. The post Training for the worst day: Emergency preparedness simulations appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Clinical psychologist Pearl McGee-Vincent discusses trauma with Dr. Debra Kaysen, research scientist at the National Center for PTSD. The post PTSD Bytes #9: What is trauma? appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Patrina Allen was an Olympic track contestant in 2000 and 2004. As a VA Intensive Care Unit nurse manager, she conquers different hurdles. The post ICU nurse applies track star career passion to Veteran care appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Dr. Peter M. Rhee served for 24 years, working as a Navy surgeon. He is known for saving many lives at a 2011 shooting in Tucson. The post Peter M. Rhee: Navy Surgeon appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

After evacuations, the Santa Fe Vet Center sent staff to support Veteran organizations after the largest forest fire in New Mexico history. The post Santa Fe Vet Center provides support after forest fire appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Boise’s new Clinical Resource Hub provides space for VA staff to treat Veterans via telehealth and a training space for staff and students. The post Telehealth hub in Boise to serve thousands of rural Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Bridge My Return (BMR) employment assistance is open to service members, Veterans, spouses and caregivers. The post Employment assistance from Bridge My Return brings jobseekers, employers together appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: Mike Molina

Between training and scholarships, it’s easy to see why VA is the largest employer of nurses in the United States. Find out more to grow your career! The post Ready to grow? VA offers nursing opportunities for education and training appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

Elizabeth Dole Foundation and VA partnership reflects belief that caregivers are essential to Veterans’ care and have earned our gratitude. The post VA and Elizabeth Dole Foundation host National Caregiver Convening appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

This week’s #LiveWholeHealth follows the previous post, Connecting Mind & Body Session 1, to help release and relax. The post Live Whole Health #122: Connecting Mind & Body Session 2 appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

When he saw a man laying unconscious, Natchez National Cemetery maintenance worker Rickey Allen took action. The post Natchez National Cemetery employee’s military training saves stranger’s life appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Two Pittsburgh VA employees trace a friendship spanning four decades from taking the Army oath of enlistment to planning retiring from VA. The post From basic training to Pittsburgh VA: A 40-year friendship appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor