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Eobert Brunckhorst - Veteran of the Day

#VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Robert Brunckhorst

Posted on Thursday, November 3, 2016 6:25 pmMarch 3, 2017 Posted in Veteran of the Day by Natalie Himmel 23 views

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Robert Brunckhorst. Robert served during the Vietnam War. Robert …

VA Gulf Coast Chaplain Jo Kirkendall and Chaplain Jim Kirkendall

VA Chaplains from “Warrior to Soul Mate” workshops facilitated by unique couple

Posted on Thursday, November 3, 2016 12:33 pmNovember 3, 2016 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 181 views

VA Gulf Coast Chaplain Jo Kirkendall first met Chaplain Jim Kirkendall nearly 30 years ago. They were both …

Health literacy is always a topic of discussion at VA.

Knowledge with the power to heal

Posted on Thursday, November 3, 2016 9:00 amNovember 3, 2016 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 49 views

Navigating the health care process can be overwhelming for patients, especially when big decisions have to …

Physical Therapy patients always get the best care from VA Physical Therapists.

The Benefits of an active life.

Posted on Thursday, November 3, 2016 9:00 amNovember 3, 2016 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 42 views

At the Veterans Health Administration, we know how critical a role physical therapy plays in the overall …

U.S. Army Veteran Joel Ellenbarger took six years to get to the VA for TBI, hearing loss and PTSD treatment to physically and mentally rebuild the person he was once was. Through VA’s efforts, Ellenbarger received health care designed and tailored to his needs as a combat Veteran.

A hesitant Veteran overcomes stigma to find help, health at Dallas VA

Posted on Thursday, November 3, 2016 8:32 amNovember 2, 2016 Posted in Health, Mental Health, Vet Centers by VAntage Point Contributor 97 views

“The staff and the Veterans who use VA understand me, what I went through, and what I need to get where I …

image of a young woman looking at her smart phone

SmokefreeVET text message program helps Veterans quit smoking

Posted on Thursday, November 3, 2016 8:08 amNovember 2, 2016 Posted in Health, Technology by VAntage Point Contributor 97 views

SmokefreeVET is an innovative, text message smoking cessation program that provides daily tips and …

This image shows the 29 original Code Talkers, and it was taken in San Diego, after they completed boot camp. Chester Nez is all the way on the left, in the third row from the top

Chester Nez, a Native American Veteran and original Code Talker, Honored by NCA Intern

Posted on Thursday, November 3, 2016 8:02 amDecember 21, 2017 Posted in Honoring Vets, Memorial Affairs, Native American Veterans, Tribal Affairs, Veterans Legacy Program by Bryce Carpenter 235 views

Photo caption: This image shows the 29 original Code Talkers, and it was taken in San Diego, after they …