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The Telemedicine Outreach for PTSD (TOP) program provides remote access to mental health care to Veterans living with PTSD in rural areas.

VA launches a telehealth program for rural Veterans with PTSD

Posted on Thursday, April 5, 2018 5:22 pmApril 5, 2018 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 2 comments 74 views

Recently, VA started a pilot telehealth program called Telemedicine Outreach for PTSD (TOP), which provides …

VA offers numerous career opportunities for professionals interested in serving patients who’ve served America.

VA to build a medical annex for Veterans in Orange, Connecticut

Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 4:50 pmMarch 28, 2018 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 15 views

This spring, VA will begin construction of a 45,000-square-foot outpatient medical annex in Orange, …

Community Clergy Training to Support Rural Veterans’ Mental Health

VA working with community clergy to support rural Veterans

Posted on Friday, March 23, 2018 7:58 amMarch 23, 2018 Posted in Mental Health, Top Stories, Vets Experience, VSO / Partners by Tim Hudak 86 views

Marine Veteran Ben Kaler and Chaplain Habiby both served in 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines. Ben in Iraq and …

Meet recruiters and ask questions about Social Work careers at VA during our Facebook Chat.

VA Careers Facebook Chat: social work professionals

Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 10:39 amMarch 20, 2018 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 27 views

As we continue our push to hire 1,000 new mental health professionals this year, we invite you to join us …

A driver estimated to be traveling at 85 mph lost control of his vehicle and collided with two cyclists. The group immediately rendered aid to the more seriously injured cyclist.

Veteran pushes through past experiences in effort to save an injured cyclist’s life

Posted on Thursday, March 15, 2018 10:00 amMarch 20, 2018 Posted in Health, Honoring Vets, Mental Health, Top Stories by Dore Mobley 372 views

For Detrick, the events of the day took an emotional toll, resurfacing memories he’d rather forget of his …

We’re looking to hire 1,000 mental health professionals this year—including psychiatrists—as part of our nationwide Mental Health Hiring Initiative.

Improve Veterans’ mental health as a VA psychiatrist

Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 12:13 pmMarch 14, 2018 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 62 views

Throughout the United States, there are around 25,000 psychiatrists diagnosing, treating and helping prevent …

Soldier's Best Friend connects Veterans with dogs

Non-profit group connects Veterans with companion dogs

Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 12:00 pmMarch 16, 2018 Posted in Mental Health by Danielle McLaughlin 93 views

Soldier’s Best Friend is an Arizona based non-profit that connects Veterans suffering from combat …

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VA initiative helps thousands of older Veterans find alternatives to potentially risky medications

Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 11:26 amMarch 13, 2018 Posted in Mental Health, Research, Top Stories by VAntage Point Contributor 242 views

Evidence shows that medications commonly prescribed for sleep can increase the risk for adverse events like …

VA launches telehealth program for rural Veterans with PTSD

Posted on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 11:10 amMarch 6, 2018 Posted in News Releases by OMR 55 views

VA launched a pilot telehealth program today that will give rural Veterans with post-traumatic stress …

At the Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinics (SORCC), we’re seeking psychiatrists, psychologists, peer support specialists, social workers and other professionals.

#RouteVA Road Trip: expanding VA’s mental health team in Southern Oregon

Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 4:27 pmFebruary 28, 2018 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 24 views

Our final stop in the #RouteVA road trip is the Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinics (SORCC) …

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