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Joseph SprauerFt. McClellan Veterans: You and your families were contaminated with PCBs and Mercury in Anniston , Alabama! During 1935 to 1999! Join our group Ft McClellan HR 2052 Toxic Exposure Attention Veterans!!!! Blessings, Joseph Spraueron Saturday
Dave PhillipsPlease join Senators Bob Dole and Alan Simpson, more than 100 flag officers, 50 Medal of Honor recipients and Lee Greenwood as well as other VIP's and sign our petition to bestow upon Audie Murphy the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Just click the image below. Thank you! http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/audiemurphy/on Saturday
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- Approximately 400 Active Duty U.S. Navy employees of the Lovell Federal Health Care Center participate in a uniform inspection, another first for the nation's first integrated Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs health care center. Navy regulations require that units conduct periodic uniform inspections and that "Navy personnel (Sailors) must present a proud and professional appearance that will reflect positively on the individual, the Navy, and the United States." October 1 also marked a switch from the summer Dress Whites to the Dress Blue uniform.
- Approximately 400 Active Duty U.S. Navy employees of the Lovell Federal Health Care Center participate in a uniform inspection, another first for the nation's first integrated Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs health ...care center. Navy regulations require that units conduct periodic uniform inspections and that "Navy personnel (Sailors) must present a proud and professional appearance that will reflect positively on the individual, the Navy, and the United States." October 1 also marked a switch from the summer Dress Whites to the Dress Blue uniform.See More
- Breast cancer is the #2 cause of cancer death in women, but localized breast cancer has a 99% survival rate if detected early. Screenings save lives and VA provides mammograms to all eligible Veterans. 45 VA facilities have on-site, digital mammography. And VA leads the nation in screenings. When you see pink this month, remember to educate yourself—or someone you love—about breast cancer.
- Tuesday Trivia Answer: The extra employees from the Bureau of War Risk Insurance (a predecessor to VA) were placed in locations around Washington, DC. However, the oddest was the Smithsonian’s Natural History Museum. Can you imagine working...in the same building as dinosaur bones? The relocation was short lived as in 1918 the BWRI became the first occupant of the building that is now VA’s current headquarters across from the White House. It’s seen some changes since then, but the work being done in it is still the same: helping Veterans.See More
Photo: Entry hall of the Smithsonian's Natural History Museum.
Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer
- Veterans often return from war and have problems adjusting to civilian life. This can lead to them committing a variety of crimes and then to jail time. A new Veterans court program, detailed below in a piece on 60 minutes, works with Veter...ans to get them the help they need while avoiding jail time. Veterans Treatment Courts are popping up across the country. Learn more about them here: http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/2018/a-second-chance-veterans-treatment-courts/See More
- A tough one for Tuesday Trivia this week. (“Like” our page to get the answer at 1500). 95 years ago Public Law 65-90 authorized the first-ever government life insurance and death benefits for WWI servicemembers. The law also provided for medical and hospital services as well as vocational training. This new increase in duties at The Bureau of War Risk Insurance (a predecessor to VA), meant that the office was flooded with new employees that had no place to work. Where did these new employees have to work?
- “I was afraid of being labeled that I had mental problems.” Navy Veteran Richard Adams overcame this concern, got help for PTSD, and is better for it. He now says: “The help’s there and you deserve it.” Watch him on AboutFace. Share the voices of these Veterans.
- Meet Veterans with PTSD who want to help you turn your life around at AboutFace. AboutFace is a video gallery of Veterans who tell how PTSD changed their lives, and how treatment has helped them get back on track. http://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/aboutface/index.html
- Share this and help celebrate the U.S. Navy’s birthday! Founded on October 13 of 1775 during the American War for Independence the Navy as we know it today was formed in 1789 when the Constitution of the United States was ratified and empowered Congress “to provide and maintain a Navy.” The VHA celebrates and supports all our naval officers on this day and every day. Learn more: http://www.va.gov/health/default.asp.
- Not in the shape you used to be? Want to get into better shape but don’t seem to have the motivation? Let VA help with MOVE! How can MOVE! Help? By getting you active, eating right and keeping you on goal. All VA facilities have MOVE! or an...other weight loss program where you can get information and support from professionals about losing weight and keeping it off. Keeping healthy is the best way to stay both physically and mentally fit. Find out more here: http://www.move.va.gov/default.aspSee More
- The 27th National Veterans Golden Age Games are coming! From May 30 – June 4, 2013 Veterans over the age of 55 will come to Buffalo, NY to compete in a variety of sports. The games are a great way to motivate older Veterans to get healthy and learn new skills . If you’re interested in participating head over to the Golden Age Games homepage: http://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/gag/index.asp and talk to your local care provider.
- Today is National Depression Screening Day. Depressions is a serious issue and can affect people of all walks of life. If you think you’re at risk, head to MyHealthyeVet for a confidential screening: http://ow.ly/edL2O. If you’re in crisis call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1.
- “This is my medal and it’s also your medal. It was my Olympic dream and it’s your Olympic dream. It was my experience and it’s also your experience,” Olympic Rower and Bronze medal winner Natalie Dell told Veterans at VA Boston Healthcare S...ystem. Dell is a health research scientist with VA and won the bronze medal in the women’s quad event. She worked and trained at the same time thanks to VA allowing her to telecommute throughout her Olympic training. Read more about her visit with the Veterans in Massachusetts here: http://www.va.gov/health/NewsFeatures/20121011a.aspSee More
- Do your part for Breast Cancer Awareness month and participate in the Pink Ribbon Sunday Mammography Awareness Program from the FDA Office of Women’s Health. Share this fact sheet and then head here (http://promotions.usa.gov/pinkribbon_single.html) to order your free Pink Ribbon Kit to help spread the word about Breast Cancer Awareness in your organization. It’s easy to do and could save someone’s life.
- Women Vets: Today is the last day to register for the Women’s Memorial 15th Anniversary (http://www.womensmemorial.org/News/15thIntro.html). Festivities begin Friday, October 19 with an Open House at the Memorial, which lies at the foot of ...Arlington Cemetery. On Saturday, October 20, an afternoon ceremony marks the 15th Anniversary and evening events include a Candlelight March and Remembrance Service. These events are free, but registration is a must. Sign up today! http://www.womensmemorial.org/News/PDFs/15thReservations.pdfSee More
- Veteran Arts (6 photos)Check out and share the amazing work from the winners of the 2012 National Veterans Art Competition (more here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/VeteransAffairs/)! The artists and performers behind these winning works will get the chance to show off their art all this week at the National Arts Festival (NVCAF) from Oct. 8-14 in Boston, Ma. The therapeutic benefits of the arts have been an integral part of Veterans’ treatment in VAMC’s across the country, and the NVCAF is one of the ways to show off the amazing art our Vets can produce. Read about the festival and hear from participants here: http://www.va.gov/health/NewsFeatures/20121009a.asp. Make sure you follow VHA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/VeteransHealth) for updates from the festival throughout the week.
- U.S. Navy Birthday (5 photos)Trivia Tuesday Answer: The Continental Navy numbered 50 ships during the course of the Revolutionary War. It began life as only two ships and at its strongest had 20. The first two ships were commissioned to stop any British ships bringing in supplies. Check out the gallery to see the original document that birthed the U.S. Navy and other historical images. http://www.history.navy.mil/birthday.htm
- VA is seeing unprecedented numbers of soldiers returning from war with mental health issues. Because of the growing need for mental health care VA has launched a Mental Health Hiring Initiative to hire 1,600 mental health clinicians and nearly 300 support staff to meet the increased demand. If you’re a mental health expert or know someone who is check out htttp://www.vacareers.va.gov.
- This Trivia Tuesday (Like us for the answer at 1500) is for all the sailors out there. This Saturday is the U.S. Navy’s 237th birthday (that’s old). The U.S. Navy, then called the Continental Navy, was established during the Revolutionary War. How many ships did it have in total throughout the course of the war?
- Last week the American Legion released its 2012 System Worth Saving Report, sharing information on what Veterans think about the care they receive at VA medical centers. The report surveyed Veterans from 25 VAMC and 24 Veteran town hall mee...tings in American Legion posts about quality of care and patient satisfaction. The results show that VA has made many strides towards better care for our Veterans, but that there is still work to be done. Issues like staffing and information access were raised along with many others. VA is working hard to address the concerns of Veterans and is proud about the work the report says we’re doing well. Check out the full report below and let us know if you have any suggestions.See More
- Meet Veterans with PTSD who want to help you turn your life around at AboutFace. AboutFace is a video gallery of Veterans who tell how PTSD changed their lives, and how treatment has helped them get back on track.
- “I got off the bus from my second deployment and saw my wife. We looked at each other, did a head nod, and then slowly started walking towards each other. We knew something was different.” – Veteran Christopher Goehner talks about how PTSD affected his family. Learn more about PTSD from Veterans themselves at AboutFace: http://www.ptsd.va.gov/AboutFace
- It’s almost Friday night, meaning you get to sleep in on Saturday morning! But are you getting your full night’s sleep? Getting a full night’s sleep is one of the best ways to reduce stress and live a healthier life, but sometimes it’s just plain hard to fall asleep. Here are ten tips to help you get that full night sleep that has you waking up feeling relaxed and refreshed. Sweet dreams.
- Are you getting the most out of your VA health benefits? Do you know all the benefits that Veterans can take advantage of? Here’s a quick “How To” guide that lays out the basics of VA benefits and can point you in the right direction to get started. VA is here to support you so make sure you’re getting the most out of it. Make sure to Like us as well to keep up to date with VHA.
- Accomplished pilot and former Navy pilot Larry Mullay was diagnosed with ALS six years ago and began receiving care with VA. As part of his final wish, the St. Cloud VA Health Care System arranged for him to travel home and see the B-25, in which he proposed to his wife, fly one last time. The plane flew by twice, tipping its wing in salute as the Veteran looked on. http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=991438
- Check out the latest Nutrition and Food Service contribution to the VAntage Point Blog – Debra Biggs, a dietetic intern at the Memphis VA Medical Center, gives healthy tips for tailgating fun! What is your favorite healthy, tailgating recipe?
- Find out the top 8 things that your VA Pharmacy Specialist can help you with: http://www.va.gov/health/NewsFeatures/20121004a.asp
There’s a lot going on with at your VA Medical Center’s pharmacy, and it’s not just about medication pick up....VA has adapted to the increased use of medication in health care by expanding what VA Clinical Pharmacy Specialists can do. These specialists can help a Veteran with information and advice on their medication, and that is only a part of what VA is doing to improve Veteran care. Click the link above to learn more.See More
- VA has made a continuing commitment to help Veteran homelessness and VA medical centers play an important part in that role. Read about how once homeless Veterans got help at VA and turned their lives around: http://ow.ly/e0UBs. If you know a homeless or struggling Vet print this flyer out (http://www.va.gov/health/docs/Print_This_for_a_Vet.pdf) for them and share the information. It could save their life.
- The Veterans Crisis Line will now directly reach even more Veterans thanks to efforts of Orlando-based VA innovator Myra Brazell and her colleagues at the VHA Office of Patient Care Services. Prescription bottles that Veterans receive will now be imprinted with Veterans Crisis Line phone number on the cap: 1-800-273-8255.
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System held a ceremony Sept. 19 to honor the Veterans who passed away at the Community Living Center between Oct. 1, 2011 and Aug. 1, 2012. Around 175 people and 23 families came to the campus to release butterflies...into the air. As the butterflies flew off, many landed on participant’s shoulders, an action that those attending saw as a sign of their loved ones saying goodbye. Read more: http://ow.ly/e0QjN.See More
- Hispanic Heritage Month (6 photos)Trivia Tuesday Answer: Nicholas Lucero won France’s medal for bravery in combat, the Croix de Guerre, during World War I. He single-handedly destroyed two German machine gun nests and engaged the enemy for three hours. Hispanics have had a long and distinguished history in the U.S. military as can be seen in the photos here. Learn more about Hispanics in the U.S. Army here: http://www.army.mil/hispanicamericans/.
- Share this and help spread the "Do’s and Don’ts" of communicating with a Veteran. Having trouble talking to a Veteran you know? Never know how to respond when someone says they’ve just returned from war? Alex Horton takes civilians through what they should and shouldn’t do when communicating with Vets. The biggest “do?” Volunteer: http://www.volunteer.va.gov/
- Question: Tuesday Trivia this week is in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15). Some 200,000 Hispanics were mobilized by the U.S. for World War I. One even won France’s medal for bravery in combat, the Croix de Guerre. Who was he and what did he do? “Like” us to get the answer delivered at 1500.
- Leftovers make a great next-day meal but the safety hazards that come along with it can be risky. See the image and link below for more ideas. What are some things that you do in your home to make sure that you and your family are not at risk for foodborne illnesses? You can contact your PACT dietitian for additional information! http://homefoodsafety.org/vault/2499/web/files/7804.pdf
- ABC 7’s Beyond the Headlines takes an in-depth look at Military Sexual Trauma (MST). The show talks with multiple victims of MST and Dr. Natara Garovy, the Program Director for the Women's Prevention, Outreach, and Education Center at @VA Palo Alto Health Care System. For more information on MST and how to get help if you’re a victim visit http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome.asp
- Share this pink ribbon to get everyone’s attention because October is Breast Cancer Awareness month! VA is the best performing health care system in the U.S. with 87 percent of eligible women receiving a mammogram from 2010-2011. But that isn’t 100 percent, so we're using new technologies to reach out to more women. Read about it here: http://ow.ly/e7ztJ and “Like” us for more info throughout the month on breast cancer.
- Crisis can feel different for everybody. If you are the parent, child, spouse, sibling, friend, neighbor, or caregiver of a Veteran who may be going through a crisis, you can help. Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online at http://www.VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text to 838255 to receive support.
- “Families suffer a great deal when mom or dad come home lost with PTSD. Absolutely. My ex-husband use to tell me that his wife never came home, just this zombie in the house. That would irritate me.” – CPT Sarah C. Humphries, U.S. Army. Hear other Vets talk honestly about their PTSD and learn how to get help: http://www.ptsd.va.gov/AboutFace.
- Suicide Prevention Month is almost over. But you can continue to raise awareness about the resources and support available to Service members, Veterans, and their loved ones. Visit VA’s @Make the Connection throughout the year, and share Veterans’ powerful stories of strength with those in your networks.
- Are you using secure messaging yet to communicate with your doctor? By using MyHealtheVet’s (https://www.myhealth.va.gov/) secure messaging you can take advantage of the ease of securely emailing your VA care provider. That’s not the only benefit, however. Discover how secure messaging works and how it can improve the care you get from VA.
- New to caregiving? Veterans can get some basic tips at My HealtheVet.
- The VA system can be confusing for new Veterans just getting into it, but there are people that can help. Transitional Patient Care advocates are available to new Veterans across the country and can help you make the move from service member to Veteran easily. Check out the map at the link below to see how to get in touch with your local team, and share this with any new Vets that you know.
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