March 29 is National Vietnam Veterans Day and Martinsburg VA is honored to share in the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration. The post Martinsburg VA honors one of their own on Vietnam Veterans Day appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Christopher Carver, Purple Heart Veteran, VA hospital’s Employee of the Year
Christopher Carver is an IED survivor and Purple Heart recipient. His experiences have helped earn him Spokane’s Employee of the Year honors. The post Christopher Carver, Purple Heart Veteran, VA hospital’s Employee of the Year appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Honor Women’s History Month by making Veteran homelessness history
Women comprise roughly 10% of the total Veteran population but also account for 10% of the Veterans in America experiencing homelessness. The post Honor Women’s History Month by making Veteran homelessness history appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Gulf Coast VA observes Women’s History Month
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Women’s History Month observance highlights the increasing role of women Veterans in VA. The post Gulf Coast VA observes Women’s History Month appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
A Vietnam Veteran’s search for the Corpsman who saved his life, pt.1
A sick Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran reached out to VA to help find Gregory Williams, a Navy Corpsman buddy who saved his life in Vietnam. The post A Vietnam Veteran’s search for the Corpsman who saved his life, pt.1 appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: Jason Davis
AI-assisted triage tool delivers rapid stroke diagnosis
A new stroke triage tool, AUTOStroke, powered by artificial intelligence has been made available in the UK. The imaging innovation analyses and categorises diagnostic brain images automatically following a CT scan to detect signs of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in 30 seconds, compared to a 30 minute scan to manual-reporting timeframe, which is even more…
VA Advisory Committee on Women Veterans gets four new members
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) appointed four new members to serve on VA’s Advisory Committee on Women Veterans (Committee) in early March. The post VA Advisory Committee on Women Veterans gets four new members appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Prestigious VA scientific honor bears name of former VA medical director
Today, the William S. Middleton Award (Middleton Award) is the highest honor presented by the Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development Service in VA’s Office of Research and Development. Established in 1960, the annual award honors senior VA biomedical research scientists for their outstanding achievements in biomedical and bio-behavioral research relevant to the health care of…
VA honors Alwyn Cashe on National Medal of Honor Day
March 25 is National Medal of Honor Day. The Medal of Honor is the Nation’s highest military commendation and it recognizes members of the armed forces who have distinguished themselves through extraordinary bravery and valor in combat. The post VA honors Alwyn Cashe on National Medal of Honor Day appeared first on VAntage Point. Author:…
#VADidThat: Million Veteran Program leads way to medical discoveries, one Veteran at a time
The Million Veteran Program is a national research project learning how genes and military experiences and exposures affect health and illness. The post #VADidThat: Million Veteran Program leads way to medical discoveries, one Veteran at a time appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
#OperationSong Tom Spooner
In his song “The Cry of the Wounded,” Army Veteran Tom Spooner reflects on his struggles with PTSD and offers hope to others. The post #OperationSong Tom Spooner appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Helping Veterans overcome misconceptions about VA health care: Part 2
Because of misconceptions, many eligible Veterans don’t get their health care through VA. This blog helps Veterans understand VA health care. The post Helping Veterans overcome misconceptions about VA health care: Part 2 appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor