U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs CWV - News Update

For some people, getting a massage is a luxury, one that is often reserved for special occasions. For others, it’s an important part of routine health and well-being. And yet, to others, the idea of lying on a massage table is a “no thank you” proposition! [From VAntage Point]

Family caregivers of wounded, ill or injured warriors face many challenges while routinely supporting and caring for their Veteran loved ones. Their jobs have become even harder during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why VA and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation (EDF) offer Respite Relief for Military and Veteran Caregivers. [From VAntage Point]

In this episode of Fresh Focus, MOVE! Dietitian Sieger Giroux provides insight on saturated and unsaturated fats and how listeners can incorporate those into the healthy plate method. Fat has had a very strange, political, and controversial history. In order to get down to what’s important, we need to navigate through the confusion. [From VAntage Point]

Due to COVID-19, VA is suspending collection actions and extending the terms of current repayment agreements until Dec. 31, 2020. VA stopped sending monthly billing statements for medical care debt April 6. This change was in compliance with the president’s April 2 announcement. [From VAntage Point]

Acting VA Deputy Secretary Pam Powers thanked Vietnam Veterans “to whom we all owe the greatest debt of gratitude” at the Martin County Veterans Memorial Bell Helicopter dedication ceremony Aug. 1 in Fairmont, Minnesota. The ceremony, hosted by Martin County and the memorial committee, dedicated AH-1-66-F-15327, or Cobra 327, which served in Vietnam and Laos from 1968-1971. [From VAntage Point]

Like many industries, the business world made significant changes to adapt and transition operations. Many large and small businesses took major hits; however, VA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is working diligently to ensure small, Veteran-owned businesses maintain the resources needed to keep their businesses afloat during these unprecedented times. [From VAntage Point]

Dawn Bates, a 38-year-old Navy Veteran, recently sought gynecological care at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVHCS) after prolonged issues with bleeding and anemia. Gynecological care is just one of the many health care services now available for women Veterans from VA. [From VAntage Point]

Get the Recruitment & Retention, Employment & Integration, Well Being & Treatment, Servicwomen in the News, Women Veterans, and Upcoming Events DACOWITS news from July 31, 2020. [From DACOWITS]

Get the Recruitment & Retention, Employment & Integration, Well Being & Treatment, Servicwomen in the News, Women Veterans, and Upcoming Events DACOWITS news from July 15, 2020. [From DACOWITS]

Studies indicate that we spend 80-90% of our waking hours in communication, and almost half of that time involves listening. Despite all this practice, it turns out we’re not very good listeners. One study suggested that only 10% of us are “effective listeners.” [From VAntage Point]