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Pleasant activities good for the mind and body.

Live Whole Health self-care episode #32 – Scheduling Pleasant Activities

Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 4:00 pmJune 24, 2020 Posted in #LiveWholeHealth by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

It's important to schedule time for the things you enjoy. Consider neurotransmitters and hormones: they …

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Military Child Education Coalition: free resources for Veteran families

Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 2:00 pmJune 22, 2020 Posted in #VetResources, Vets Experience by VAntage Point Contributor 11k views

The Military Child Education Coalition's vision is that every military-connected child is college, …

Air Force Veteran Michael P. Flores is today's Veteran of the Day.

#VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Michael P. Flores

Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 11:30 amMay 27, 2020 Posted in Veteran of the Day by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Michael P. Flores, who served as a pararescueman and was …

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Navy Veteran going home after 30 days with the virus

Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 10:00 amJune 22, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

A Navy Veteran came to the VA ER in Baltimore with flu-like symptoms. It was the coronavirus. A month later, …

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Better Hearing for Veterans, remotely

Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 9:00 amJune 24, 2020 Posted in Health, VA Innovations by Matthew Razak 7k views

A new remote hearing care effort underway at VA is extending care beyond the walls of VA audiology clinics …