VA is seeking candidates for the Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board. What is this and why is it important? The post Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

In 2001, VA made diabetes a presumptive condition for disability compensation. Veterans who served with “boots on the ground” in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos during the Vietnam war were eligible. The decision was based on an Institute of Medicine report that found a possible association between exposure to Agent Orange and diabetes. The post Veteran…

AbilityLinks works to increase employment for disabled Veterans through a free online job board and other resources. The post Explore employment opportunities for disabled Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

“I Care 4 Her” initiative helps educate providers about women Veterans. Comfort level of providers with female patients has increased. The post Columbia VA’s special “I Care 4 Her” program appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Qigong uses exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. The post Live Whole Health Episode 126: Introduction to Qigong appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

In response to the growing number of online fraud reports against the military community, AARP recently launched its Veterans Fraud Center, a new education and resource hub to help protect Veterans, service members and their families. The data Just last year, an AARP survey found that one in three active-duty military members and Veterans have…

Karin Carrick and Sherry Langguth deliver homemade quilts to Tulsa Clinic for Veterans receiving chemotherapy. “Showing our appreciation.” The post Oklahoma ladies make quilts for chemotherapy patients appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

“This flag will fly through the end of the month in support of greater unity, visibility, and equality for our LGBTQ+ Veterans and employees.” The post Kansas City VA raises the Pride flag appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

A VA nurse used his CPR skills help save the life of a fellow athlete. “My adrenaline kicked in. My main thought was please don’t die on me.” The post VA nurse saves life using CPR appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

These four Veterans added fruit and veggies to achieve their health goals. VA dietitian Courtney Reynolds describes how they did it. The post Fresh fruit and vegetables – One small change at a time appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Dr. Daphne Friedman joined VA as an oncologist at the right time for her career. After doing research at Duke University, she transitioned to VA as a clinician specializing in blood cancers. While she originally joined to focus on patient care locally at the Durham VA, she has benefited from the wealth of research opportunities…

In our mission to serve Veterans, our goal is to hire the best candidates, no matter their background. We’re back with more myth-busting. The post Myth-busting: You don’t have to be a Veteran to work at VA appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers