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Tele-mental health care brings options to Texas Veterans

Posted on Thursday, April 8, 2021 4:00 pmApril 6, 2021 Posted in Health, Mental Health by VAntage Point Contributor 344 views

“Our mental health department was ahead of the curve…we increased access to mental health care, …

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Joseph Demler: The Human Skeleton of World War II

Posted on Thursday, April 8, 2021 2:00 pmApril 12, 2021 Posted in AVS by VAntage Point Contributor 2 comments 1k views

World War II Veteran Joseph Demler became a Nazi prisoner of war and lived under miserable conditions. Even …

Marine Veteran Dean Andrea is today's Veteran of the day.

#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Dean Andrea

Posted on Thursday, April 8, 2021 11:30 amMarch 9, 2021 Posted in Veteran of the Day by VAntage Point Contributor 634 views

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Dean Andrea, who served as a captain during the Vietnam War and …

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Why I get my health care at VA: Ken

Posted on Thursday, April 8, 2021 10:00 amApril 6, 2021 Posted in Health, VHA 75th Anniversary by VAntage Point Contributor 230 views

National Guard Veteran Ken knows VA – he was a doctor there prior to his deployment. When he was injured …

Videos: How patient education promotes VA’s life-sustaining treatment decisions

Posted on Thursday, April 8, 2021 9:00 amApril 12, 2021 Posted in Health, VA Videos by VAntage Point Contributor 225 views

Veterans have the right to plan for their VA health care. Having discussions with your care team about your …