Category: VA

National Nutrition Month – This year we are celebrating nutrition and food from cultures and cuisines around the world. The post National Nutrition Month: Celebrate a world of flavors appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Veteran Scott Cleland does not let his Multiple Sclerosis keep him from teaching archery to students. “Say yes to good opportunities.” The post Army Veteran with Multiple Sclerosis teaches kids archery appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Gulf Coast VA employees provided Veterans in the organization’s Biloxi, Mississippi, facilities the opportunity to participate in a Gulf Coast tradition – Mardi Gras – Feb. 24. The post Biloxi VA hosts Mardi Gras parade for Veteran residents… with moon pies! appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

In honor of International Women’s Day, VA’s Center for Women Veterans (CWV) collaborated with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP) for the “I Am Not Invisible 3.0” panel discussion and oral history donation.  The post Celebrate International Women’s Day with I am Not Invisible 3.0 panel appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

As efforts to expand VA’s outreach to Native American Veterans get underway, careers in rural facilities offer abundant opportunities. The post New program aims to improve care for Native American Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

Dr. Abigail Angkaw, San Diego VA, talks about evidence-based treatment for PTSD that reduces symptoms, in the latest PTSD Bytes episode. The post PTSD Bytes #4: Treatments for PTSD 1: Overview appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Are you looking for a new nursing position? VA has you covered. Learn about VA’s dedication to new hires and the essential support you’ll receive as a VA nurse.  Dedication to new hires VA’s emphasis on teamwork is beneficial to nurses and patients alike. The team-based, patient-focused philosophy ensures both high patient satisfaction and happy…

Michael Clayton, an Army and Navy Veteran, was the first VA patient in the country to receive an innovative new heart procedure. The post New heart failure treatment improves Veteran quality of life appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

During Women’s History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Gloria Nell Irlbeck Hudoba, who served as a nurse during Vietnam. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Gloria Nell Irlbeck Hudoba appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

At VA, medical support assistants serve as important members of our clinic teams, allowing us to effectively carry out day-to-day administrative operations in support of Veterans. Providing medical administrative support, you’ll work to connect Veterans with VA providers as you earn a competitive salary and unbeatable benefits. “I love serving our Veterans,” shared one of…

On March 1, VA announced its intention of adding nine rare respiratory cancers to the list of presumed service-connected disabilities in relation to exposure to toxic chemicals in the air, water, or soil for Veterans who served any amount of time in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. The post VA will propose adding rare…

Volunteers and VA leaders, including the VA Secretary, have joined the Compassionate Contact Corps to call Veterans during Salute Week. The post VA volunteers and leaders connect with Veterans during Salute Week appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor