Golder retriever Honor proudly holds the position of Facility Dog. Recently, she was able to visit for the first time since the pandemic began. The post Golden retriever, Honor, makes a special visit to Muskogee VA appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Wellness Wednesday in April: Social Security benefits
The next Wellness Wednesday Financial Education series covers Social Security benefits for Veterans and their families. The post Wellness Wednesday in April: Social Security benefits appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
ABAIM scholarships competition
Courtesy of our partner Guerbet, we have two scholarship opportunities available for the ABAIM review course. How to apply? Potential scholars are asked to submit answers to the following questions (200-400 words per question) by Friday 29th April. What has your experience been of data science education within medicine? How does medical education need to…
AI in clinical medicine and healthcare
“Many people who try to do big bold things in the world find out it’s not about the money or the technology: It’s about the regulatory hurdles that will try and stop you.” Peter Diamandis, Greek American physician and entrepreneur Introduction While the artificial intelligence methodologies and tools in clinical medicine and healthcare are on…
From hypnosis to acupuncture, holistic approach works for Veterans
Research has shown a holistic approach to be effective for chronic pain, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety and more. The post From hypnosis to acupuncture, holistic approach works for Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
PTSD Bytes #7: Treatments for PTSD 4: Medications
Psychologist Pearl McGee-Vincent discusses medications for PTSD with Dr. Paul Holtzheimer, psychiatrist at the National Center for PTSD. The post PTSD Bytes #7: Treatments for PTSD 4: Medications appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Army colonel shares what it’s like as a physician assistant at 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
Using AI to solve one of healthcare’s most enduring problems
Delayed and missed follow-up on incidental diagnostic imaging findings is one of the most prolific problems in healthcare, harming millions of patients across the country and driving up costs. In the USA, hospitals and health systems spend an estimated $43 million annually to settle lawsuits for missed follow-up on lung findings alone. “This problem is…
Live Whole Health #118: Connecting Mind & Body session 1
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 collaborate with injured Veteran
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
Veterans in Lexington VA nursing home Dress Up for Dinner
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
South Texas VA assists in annual San Antonio homeless count
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