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Using acupressure for stress relief.

Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #29 – Acupressure for stress relief

Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 4:00 pmJune 10, 2020 Posted in #LiveWholeHealth by VAntage Point Contributor 2k views

Being aware of stress is important for reducing it. One stress-relief strategy for your self-care toolkit is …

Fifteen of the 44 Fisher Houses that serve VA have pivoted to support health care professionals that are risking their own well-being to save others.

VA Fisher Houses open doors to healthcare workers in COVID-19 push

Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 2:00 pmJune 9, 2020 Posted in VSO / Partners by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

Fifteen of the 44 Fisher Houses that serve the Veterans Affairs healthcare systems have pivoted to support …

Air Force Veteran Debra M. Morotini is today's Veteran of the Day.

#VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Debra M. Morotini

Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 11:30 amJune 1, 2020 Posted in Veteran of the Day by VAntage Point Contributor 2k views

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Debra M. Morotini, who served in aircraft maintenance and as …

Five nurses boarding a small jet

When Heroes Need Heroes

Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 10:00 amJune 16, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

Five nurses from VA Nevada volunteered to go to New Jersey to assist medical staff in nursing homes caring …

group of masked VA staff

Patient Advocate Tracking System Replacement Tool enhances the Veteran experience

Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 9:00 amJune 9, 2020 Posted in Secretary's Priorities, Vets Experience by Kiran Dhillon 1k views

Upgrading technological tools for VA's Patient Advocates helps Veterans and staff to better track concerns …