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Muskogee VA welcomes DEMPS staff from across the country

Posted on Friday, September 25, 2020 10:00 amSeptember 23, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health by VAntage Point Contributor 717 views

On Aug. 30, Muskogee VA welcomed 40 VA employees from facilities across America. The team is part of VA’s …

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VA nurse takes charge at fatal highway accident

Posted on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 2:00 pmAugust 27, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 5k views

When Maria VanHart, a VA ER nurse, came upon a horrific traffic accident, she went into action, taking …

William Least Heat-Moon

VA care played key role in Heat-Moon’s career

Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 10:00 amDecember 13, 2018 Posted in Health, Inside Veterans Health by Dan Bruneau 2k views

William Least Heat-Moon’s first book was nearing publication when he was struck by appendicitis. Emergency …

VA Stroke Teams not only provide speedy treatment but also educate others how to recognize the signs of stroke.

VA Stroke Teams hope to stop strokes before they strike

Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2018 1:42 pmSeptember 13, 2018 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 302 views

Strokes occur when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted or severely reduced, depriving …

Jeffrey Ballard rediscovered his passion for nursing at Manchester VA.

How a nursing career with VA changed a former combat medic’s life

Posted on Friday, June 22, 2018 10:42 amJune 22, 2018 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 286 views

Jeffrey Ballard, R.N. and Army Veteran, began his medical career as an emergency medical technician (EMT). …