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Veteran goes from homeless to hopeful

Posted on Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:00 amJanuary 3, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 2k views

When William Ford arrived at Shreveport VA Medical Center in October 2018, he was homeless and ill. …

Six people display a large painting

Painting salutes women Veterans

Posted on Thursday, December 26, 2019 10:00 amDecember 16, 2019 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Staff Report 3k views

The new Women Veterans Clinic at the Shreveport VA will feature a colorful painting of four women Veterans. …

#BeThere seeks to empower all members of the community to play a role in preventing suicide among service members and Veterans.

Anyone Can Save a Life: Are you prepared for the call? #BeThere

Posted on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 9:00 amSeptember 6, 2019 Posted in Mental Health, VA Medical Centers by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

On an early Friday afternoon in August, Nurse Practitioner Marilyn Latin answered a telephone call from a …