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TOP PHOTO: Native American Veterans participate in the 14th Annual Native American Gourd Dance at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The Gourd Dance, also known as the “The Warriors Dance,” is believed to originate with the Kiowa or the Comanche tribes. It symbolizes the story of warriors that come together as one to honor those who have served our great country.This time-honored tradition has become part of the New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS). Photo by Salah Ahmed

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A major milestone for VA’s electronic health record solution 

VA's electronic health record successfully transferred 23.5 million health records to a shared data center with the Department of Defense (DoD). This accomplishment sets the stage for the “go-live” of VA’s EHR solution next year. READ MORE

Veterans motivated to move Motivation to Move, an exercise program offered at the Community Living Center at West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, helps older Veterans gain strength, flexibility and stability.  READ MORE

3D technology expedites Veterans’ dental care VA is using 3D technology to create guides for dental implant placement and medical models that aid in surgical planning. READ MORE

Borne the Battle 

Gary Profit first shared his story on Borne the Battle back in Episode #43. In this week’s Borne The Battle episode, the Army Veteran and Senior Director of Military Programs at Walmart gives us an update on the company's hiring initiatives. He also discusses the Walmart Foundation's $1 million donation to Hire Heroes USA.

Listen to the entire episode here: Borne the Battle #155

Veterans ride their way to recovery Veterans at Bay Pines VA Healthcare System learn new ways of coping with anxiety and stress through observing and interacting with horses in Equine Assisted Learning Workshops.  READ MORE

Are you attending college for graphic design, or do you know a student who is? Join us as a virtual intern at the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) Program. The Digital Media Engagement team needs graphic design interns for various blog features, web and social graphics.

To learn more about this graphic design internship, please visit https://dmeinterns.org/graphic-design/.

Accepting applications until July 31. 

VANTAGE POINT

• Jamaine Smith: VFW Post Commander builds tradition, community
• Honoring those who served at the Gathering of Warriors Veterans Summit
• VA creates innovative solutions with the National Association of Veteran-Serving Organizations (NAVSO)
• Wheelchair Softball is a family affair for DeGasperis Foundation
• VA Telehealth serves as guiding light for UK health system
• USDA announces $16 Million funding opportunity to support Veteran farmers and ranchers

VA NEWS RELEASES

• VA enhances research and education efforts related to airborne hazards and burn pit exposure with newly restructured research hub 
• VA researchers receive nation’s top award for early career scientists 
• VA releases Benefits Administration’s 3rd quarter benefits performance results 

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