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

On April 14, 2021, VA Secretary Denis McDonough held a virtual ceremony to underscore his zero tolerance for gender-based harassment or sexual assault in VA facilities. At the ceremony, McDonough and VA senior leaders, including Army combat Veteran Chief of Staff Tanya Bradsher, affirmed their commitment to the White Ribbon VA pledge. [From VAntage Point]

As we enter spring and see signs of the earth blooming, we should think about ways we wish to grow and bloom in our own lives. Spring is a great time to bring to life our vision and to set goals for our health and well-being. Taking time to pause allows us to consider the ways. [From VAntage Point]

World War II Veteran Harriet Dalton recalls her lifelong service as her 97th Birthday approaches: The Milwaukee native served with the WAVES in WWII. We Honor your Service, Happy Birthday. [From Ocala Star Banner]

New Gulf Coast Monument & Museum Honoring Women Veterans. The museum and monument site is being developed to honor all women, past, present, and future, who served in the United States military Reserve your spot now. [From CISION PRWeb]

Women Veterans Raise Sexual Assault Awareness: Women Veterans who were sexually assaulted while serving our country, raised awareness about #SAAM at an event in Miami, FL. [From NBC6 South Florida]

In this episode of Borne the Battle, Army Veteran Dr. Anneke Vandenbroek, a board-certified clinical psychologist, discusses changes in treating Veterans in times of COVID, cognitive behavioral therapy, the importance of mental healthcare and how any Veteran, regardless of discharge status, can receive cost-free mental health care at any Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic in the country. [From VAntage Point]

In 2020, VA partnered with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and White Ribbon USA, the largest movement of men and boys working to end violence against women and girls and to promote gender equity, healthy relationships, and a new version of masculinity. [From VAntage Point]

Veterans would see improved infrastructure, more jobs and small business assistance in the proposed American Jobs Plan, VA Secretary Denis McDonough said April 15. Speaking during a White House press call, the secretary said the plan would give VA more resources to help Veterans. [From VAntage Point]

Army Veteran Lillian Pfluke has always loved adventure. Her first big adventure was leaving college to join West Point’s first class open to women. Today, she seeks excitement while competing in endurance sports. [From VAntage Point]

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Sarah Dionna, who served as an ammunition technician and now speaks on the medical condition POTS. In 1985, Sarah Dionna was born in Greenwood, South Carolina. She grew up with her two brothers in Ninety Six, South Carolina. [From VAntage Point]

We honor your service, Sarah!

“You Asked, We Answered” is a roundup of VHA’s answers to your top questions. This post continues a series your questions to COVID-19 vaccines. [From VAntage Point]

Women Veterans are the fastest growing and most diverse group of VA health care users. Black women make up more than 30 percent of all women Veterans receiving health care at VA. With this growth, the number of Black women who are pregnant and using maternity care benefits is also likely on the rise. [From VAntage Point]