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Edward Bruce Allen

#VeteranOfTheDay Edward Bruce Allen

Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2017 6:00 pmSeptember 5, 2017 Posted in Veteran of the Day by VAntage Point Contributor 96 views

Army Veteran Edward Bruce Allen, born in Evansville, Indiana, was drafted in 1970 and served during the …

Caring, Latin descent home healthcare nurse gives vaccine or medicine injection to African descent senior adult patient at home, assisted living, or nursing home setting. She holds the syringe and wears protective gloves. The female patient happily receives the shot while sitting on her comfy sofa. Kitchen background.

Veterans: Learn which vaccines you need to stay healthy

Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2017 9:50 amSeptember 5, 2017 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 506 views

There are two main vaccines recommended for all adults. Getting these vaccines can prevent illness, missed …

VA Houston serves Veterans through Hurricane

Despite hurricane and floods, VA Houston soldiers on to serve Veterans

Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2017 9:37 amSeptember 6, 2017 Posted in Health, Top Stories by Megan Moloney 431 views

Stories from VA Houston - Army Ranger swims two miles for emergency surgery at VA; Spinal cord injury staff …

VA to increase access to safe and effective lung screening programs

Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2017 7:16 amSeptember 6, 2017 Posted in News Releases, VSO / Partners by OMR 196 views

Sponsored by the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, the project brings together experts from within and …

Walter Bruce Henry

#VeteranOfTheDay Walter Bruce Henry

Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 6:00 pmAugust 30, 2017 Posted in Veteran of the Day by Elizabeth Pianucci 95 views

Navy Veteran Walter Bruce Henry fought honorably as a U.S. Navy pilot for the United States during World War II.

Image: VA health care professionals prepare to board a bus to Huston will they will care for Veterans.

As Harvey moves eastward, VA sites collaborate to maintain operations

Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 2:27 pmSeptember 6, 2017 Posted in Health, Top Stories by Gary Hicks 494 views

Leading VA’s care efforts in the middle of the devastation is the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, …

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VA’s health care career events this September

Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 1:46 pmAugust 31, 2017 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 116 views

It’s a great opportunity to meet some of our talented employees in person and ask questions about our …

Soldier at Fox's BBQ

Army Veteran continues to serve his community with nationally acclaimed BBQ

Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 1:28 pmJanuary 23, 2018 Posted in Honoring Vets, Top Stories, VetBiz by Timothy Lawson 429 views

Jessie Fox, who served in the Army, wanted to help soldiers at Fort Campbell. After the 9/11 attacks, he …

Houston VA medical team treating around the clock

Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 10:43 amSeptember 6, 2017 Posted in Health, Top Stories by VAntage Point Contributor 681 views

VA staff at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center have been on site since Hurricane Harvey began Friday …

Image: VA Chaplains Kerry Haynes and Ryan Wagers

VA chaplain creates group discussion program to help Veterans suffering from a moral injury

Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:12 amAugust 30, 2017 Posted in VA Innovations by VAntage Point Contributor 513 views

Kerry Haynes, mental health chaplain and Gold Star Fellow at South Texas VA health Care System, created the …

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