Former Undersecretary for Health Dr. Jonathan Perlin joins to discuss his notable career shaping health care policy and delivery for Veterans. The post Chats with the Chief Episode 21: Dr. Jonathan Perlin appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Burgess Meredith
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Burgess Meredith, who found fame as an actor known as a Batman villain. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Burgess Meredith appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Important Announcement: A Pledge to Rural Health Providers
CORHIO (a Contexture organization) supports health IT throughout Colorado To improve the continuity of care, we intend to help rural communities with technology services and health information exchange. This means all our services will be free forever for all Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health Clinics in Colorado starting Jan. 1, 2023. If you’re a…
Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War seeking nominees
The Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War, which advises the VA secretary on FPOWs, is seeking nominees for the committee. The post Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War seeking nominees appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
The Immigrant Military Members and Veterans Initiative, and how VA supports immigrant Veterans
The Immigrant Military Members and Veterans Initiative (IMMVI) launched in July 2021 when VA partnered with the Department of Homeland Security to consolidate relevant federal resources for noncitizen service members, Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors. The post The Immigrant Military Members and Veterans Initiative, and how VA supports immigrant Veterans appeared first on…
Live Whole Health #120: Acupressure puts low back pain relief in your fingertips
If you’re ready to get back into the garden and get your hands dirty, but your back is saying “NO!” then this acupressure for low back pain relief might be for you. The post Live Whole Health #120: Acupressure puts low back pain relief in your fingertips appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Rideshare program helps Veteran find news roads to employment
VA’s Rideshare Program, an essential service to Veterans…helpful in giving eligible Veterans transportation to workplace and healthcare settings. The post Rideshare program helps Veteran find news roads to employment appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Borne the Battle 275: Benefits Breakdown, Office of Harassment and Assault Prevention
This week’s Borne the Battle–a benefits breakdown—features the Office of Harassment and Assault Prevention. The office’s goal is simple: All those who visit a VA facility should be treated with dignity and respect. The post Borne the Battle 275: Benefits Breakdown, Office of Harassment and Assault Prevention appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
New Fort Smith clinic opens for Arkansas River Valley Veterans
New 34,000-square-foot Fort Smith clinic replaces a 19,000-square-foot location; will serve 10,000 Veterans with a variety of new services. The post New Fort Smith clinic opens for Arkansas River Valley Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Modesto Cartagena de Jesús
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Modesto Cartagena de Jesús, who served with the 65th Infantry Regiment in World War II and the Korean War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Modesto Cartagena de Jesús appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Bystander intervention works
Using bystander intervention, a clerical assistant sprung into action after seeing a patient being harassed a provider. The post Bystander intervention works appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Irvin Bartz
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Irvin Bartz, who served six years in the Marine Corps, followed by another 27 years serving as a VA volunteer. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Irvin Bartz appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor