Social connection is essential to our Whole Health. When we live in harmony with others and through a shared community, our well-being is strengthened. The post Live Whole Health Blog #117: Social connection appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
VA Veterans Day poster journeys to Hollywood and back
This Veterans Day poster ended up in multiple scenes of the show, “This Is Us” and was signed by the cast and presented to its creator. The post VA Veterans Day poster journeys to Hollywood and back appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
North Texas VA fair educates patients and employees on women’s health care
Women Veterans’ health fair and engagement session were held to get feedback and ideas and integrate them into programs and services. The post North Texas VA fair educates patients and employees on women’s health care appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Marine Veteran’s music helps recovery from PTSD
His two passions in life are the Marine Corps and music. “My music gives me hope and offers me a chance to reach out to my fellow Veterans.” The post Marine Veteran’s music helps recovery from PTSD appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
A sense of pride – Vietnam Veteran recognized for war service
Robert Luebbert never mentioned he was a Vietnam Veteran until his treatment at Harry Truman VA re-instilled a sense of pride in his service. The post A sense of pride – Vietnam Veteran recognized for war service appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
West Virginia VA a one stop solution for sleep-related disorders
Sleep studies are offered at home or in a sleep lab. Clarksburg VA’s in-lab sleep study is state of the art and supervised by sleep experts. The post West Virginia VA a one stop solution for sleep-related disorders appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Veterans Experience Office shares information with state Veterans Affairs national conference
VA recently participated in the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs 2022 Midwinter Conference. The post Veterans Experience Office shares information with state Veterans Affairs national conference appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: Kate Hoit
VA pharmacists prescribe wellness for Veterans
As valuable members of the VA team, pharmacists play a critical role in Veteran care, as well as serve as mentors and leaders in their fields. The post VA pharmacists prescribe wellness for Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers
VA seeks nominations for Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans
Want to contribute to the VA Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans? Here is information for qualifications and how to submit nominations. The post VA seeks nominations for Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Preparing clinicians for a clinical world influenced by AI
“It is imperative that clinicians have the knowledge and skills to assess and determine the appropriate application of AI outputs, for their own clinical practice and for their patients.” Cornelius A James, clinician Three clinicians put together this timely piece in JAMA Viewpoint, outlining the steps that would allow clinicians to be (better) engaged with…
“Six Triple Eight” women to receive Congressional Gold Medal
On March 14, President Joe Biden signed the Six Triple Eight Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 into Public Law 117-97. The legislation awards the Congressional Gold Medal to the 855 members of the Women’s Army Corps, who were assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion – the “Six Triple Eight” – during World…
Buffalo HUD-VASH partners with assisted living facility to help older Veteran
Army Veteran lived with no heat in Buffalo for two decades after home flooded. HUD-VASH program found her a home. “VA very open for helping.” The post Buffalo HUD-VASH partners with assisted living facility to help older Veteran appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor