Category: VA

On VA’s “Talk About It Tuesday” broadcast, Col. Randolph “Scott” Harrison shared his perspective on being a physician assistant and working with VA. The post Army colonel shares what it’s like as a physician assistant at VA appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

Mind & Body connection is so important for health and well-being. Being connected creates a sense of well-being and health. Here’s how. The post Live Whole Health #118: Connecting Mind & Body session 1 appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Occupational therapists helped Veteran return to his life activities following home explosion. Read about their intensive treatment plan. The post Occupational therapists collaborate with injured Veteran appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

In San Antonio, volunteers prep before dawn for the annual Point-In-Time Count. They also provided food and resources to homeless Veterans. The post South Texas VA assists in annual San Antonio homeless count appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Civic group volunteers and VA staff turned business shirts into vest-like garments for nursing home Veterans to dress up at meals. The post Veterans in Lexington VA nursing home Dress Up for Dinner appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Researchers working on interventions to reduce Veteran suicide, substance abuse, depression in elderly Veterans and other health care issues. The post Providence VA opens Capt. John H. Harwood Research Center appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

At Fisher Houses, Veterans and families stay free. Available to families of Veterans receiving care at the medical center or nearby community hospitals. The post New Orleans Fisher House welcomes 500th guest appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Through Technical Career Field internships, you have a chance to work toward a permanent position with VA in a critical-need occupation. The post Find a VA career through Technical Career Field internships appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

VA has many ways to help you recover from alcohol disorders. Learn about the VA treatments, including support groups and specialized therapy. The post About 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes annually appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

VA wants you to feel safe and welcome at all VA facilities and is dedicated to the zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment and sexual assault. The post Stand up to stop harassment – take the White Ribbon pledge appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Marine Corps Veteran Marco Polo Smigliani received a Purple Heart for his service during the Vietnam War. He was a crew member of SS Columbia Eagle, the first American ship to be hijacked in 150 years. The post Dedicated and Driven: Marco Polo Smigliani appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

While on deployment, Marino became confused, forgetful, angry, and depressed, and he struggled to perform his regular duties. “The depression took me to a very, very dark place, and I was quite ready to take my own life,” he said. The post Veterans share their stories on a VA podcast that emphasizes the importance of…