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VA enhances mental health treatment with measurement based care

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 2:00 pmJune 15, 2020 Posted in Health, Mental Health, Top Stories by VA Staff Contributor 2k views

Measurement-based care transforms the way VA delivers mental health care. VA enhances mental health …

Marine Corps Veteran Chris Cox is today's Veteran of the Day.

#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Chris Cox

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 11:30 amJune 3, 2020 Posted in Veteran of the Day by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Chris Cox, who worked as a combat correspondent and …

Nurse who specializes in diabetic foot care looking at the bottom of her feet with a mirror

An easier way for diabetic Veterans to check their feet

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:00 amJune 16, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 3k views

Maria Akpotu knew that diabetic Veterans with mobility issues (unable to see the bottom of their feet) …

The image shows the VentMI device from its initial prototype (on left) to its final manufactured version.

VA physician invents device to expand patient access to ventilators

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:00 amJune 11, 2020 Posted in Research, Uncategorized by Erica Sprey 1k views

Ear, nose, and throat surgeon Dr. Kyle VanKoevering is doing his part to help Veterans and others who fall …

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Team Rubicon Delivering Food to At-risk Americans’ Front Doors

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 8:00 amJune 16, 2020 Posted in #VetResources, Vets Experience by VAntage Point Contributor 3k views

Team Rubicon, a Veteran-led non profit, has launched the Emergency Food Assistance Program to help at-risk …