U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Volunteer Appreciation
- Title
- Volunteer Appreciation
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- In recognition of her volunteer activities at the Washington, D.C., VA Medical Center, high school senior Marwah Ahmed has earned VA's James H. Parke Memorial Scholarship to help her pursue a career in health care.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Meditation Therapy
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- The value of meditation is being demonstrated by VA in helping treat Veterans who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder -- PTSD.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Green Construction
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- The new Hospital and Community Living Center being built in the Nevada desert near Las Vegas incorporates innovative design features that take advantage of its surrounding environment.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- eBenefits
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- A VA website provides Veterans with a "one stop shop" by offering them easy, online access to claims and payment information through eBenefits.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- 100 Faces of War
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Artist Matt Mitchell, of Amherst, Massachusetts, is a painter who is getting in touch with his feelings about war through the faces of those who have experienced it.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Wheelchair Games: Kid's Day
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Kid's Day at the Games, and highlights of field and track events.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/wcg/videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Wheelchair Games Highlights: Day 4
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Highlights from the fourth day of competition include, slalom, quad weightlifting, air guns, and swimming.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/wcg/videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Wheelchair Games Highlights: Day 3
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Highlights from the third day of competition include, softball, bowling, trapshooting, kayaking and quad rugby.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/wcg/videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Wheelchair Games Highlights: Day 2
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Highlights from the first day of competition include, table tennis, motorized wheelchair rally, power soccer, nine-ball, basketball and comments from VA Secretary, Eric Shinseki.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/wcg/videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Wheelchair Games Highlights: Day 1
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Nearly 600 Veterans registered on the first day of the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Highlights include, registration, the Games kick-off, opening ceremonies and comments from VA General Counsel, Will Gunn.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/wcg/videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Wheelchair Games Kick-off
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- The community of Denver got a taste of the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, with a quad rugby exhibition. Colorado Senator Michael Bennet and Congressman Ed Perlmutter were on hand to welcome the athletes to the city of Denver.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/wcg/videos.asp
- Title
- A Father's Day Message from VA Secretary Shinseki
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- This is VA Secretary Eric Shinseki's Father's Day message for 2010.
For a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit: http://www1.va.gov/opa/videos/
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Golden Age Games - Day 4 Activities
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Veterans enjoy kayaking and compete in shuffleboard, 9-ball, discus, and shot put on the fourth day of the 2010 National Veterans Golden Age Games.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, click here: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/gag/gag_videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Golden Age Games - Day 3 Activities
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Veterans compete in air rifles, cycling and dominoes on the third day of the 2010 National Veterans Golden Age Games.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, click here: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/gag/gag_videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Golden Age Games - Day 2 Activities
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Veterans compete in table tennis, horseshoes and croquet on the second day of the 2010 National Veterans Golden Age Games.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, click here: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/gag/gag_videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Golden Age Games - Day 1 Activities
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Veterans compete in golf, checkers and swimming on the first day of the 2010 National Veterans Golden Age Games.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, click here: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/gag/gag_videos.asp
- Title
- Veterans Arrive at the 2010 National Veterans Golden Age Games
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Hundreds of Veterans from around the nation made their way to Des Moines, Iowa, May 26-31, 2010 to compete in the 24th National Veterans Golden Age Games, the largest annual sports competition of its kind in the world. To learn more about the event visit: http://www.veteransgoldenagegames.va.gov
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, click here: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/gag/gag_videos.asp
- Title
- VA Secretary Shinseki Discusses Homeless Veterans
- Runtime
- 3:38
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- In this short video, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki discusses America's issue with homeless Veterans.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/videos/
- Title
- Rehabilitative Auditory Research
- Runtime
- 3:58
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Many people hear noise of some type when, in fact, there is actually none to be heard. This medical condition is called Tinnitus. Unfortunately, it is very common among Veterans. Although there is no known cure, scientists at VAs National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research are helping Veterans cope with its effects.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Cognitive Therapy
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- A dedicated VA clinician in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, is demonstrating how a treatment called Cognitive Processing Therapy can help Vets overcome the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). With as many as one in six Veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan experiencing or likely to experience PTSD symptoms, this innovative treatment demonstrates VAs resourcefulness in caring for those who have served our nation.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Human Engineering Research
- Runtime
- 4:51
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- At Pittsburghs Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL), VA is a partner in engineering wheelchair and associated rehabilitation solutions. Consistently named by VA as a research center of excellence, HERL is committed to improving the lives of our nations disabled Veterans.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Veterans Upward Bound
- Runtime
- 5:08
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- A Department of Education program with the help of VA is helping Veterans make up lost ground in achieving their higher education goals. There are more than 40 Veterans Upward Bound programs in place across the United States as well as one in Puerto Rico.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Saluting Your Service
- Runtime
- 3:25
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- VA partners with Goodwill Industries to honor the memory of our nations Veterans. In Miami, Florida, its employees many of whom are disabled find pride in carefully manufacturing burial flags for funeral services of recently deceased Vets.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- VA's Youth Volunteer of the Year
- Runtime
- 3:35
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- VA Youth Volunteer of the Year--high school senior Marwah Ahmed--has volunteered at the Washington, D.C. VA Medical Center since she was 13. Shes served in many areas, from lab and research to the directors office, and plans to pursue a medical career. Find out more about the VA Student Youth Volunteer program at http://www.volunteer.va.gov/StudentProgram.asp
You can view the 508-compliant version of this video here: http://www1.va.gov/opa/videos/.
- Title
- "Hope" by country music star Stephen Cochran
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Stephen Cochran is a celebrated country musician, but he's much more than that—Cochran is a heroic former Marine and Veteran who makes it a priority to spur Veterans to get much-needed help for their hardships.
Cochran's own story—coming back from Afghanistan with his back broken in six places and not only learning to walk again, but becoming an accomplished country musician—makes him an unrivaled motivator to work with VA in helping Veterans.
So check out this brief interview with Veteran and country music star, Stephen Cochran, followed by an original music video made for VA Research Week!
To learn more or to view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www.research.va.gov/default.cfm.
- Title
- Winter Sports Clinic 2010: Day of the Olympians
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, taking place March 28 - April 2, 2010 in Snowmass Village, Colorado, is the world leader in promoting rehabilitation by instructing Veterans with disabilities in adaptive Alpine and Nordic skiing, and introducing them to a number of other adaptive recreational activities and sports. For many newly injured Veterans, including many injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Clinic offers their first experience in winter sports and gives them the inspiration to take their rehabilitation to a higher level. Participants include Veterans with spinal cord injuries, amputations, traumatic brain injuries, neurological challenges, and visual impairments.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/wsc/wsc_video.asp.
- Title
- Winter Sports Clinic 2010: Paralympian Discovers Hockey
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, taking place March 28 - April 2, 2010 in Snowmass Village, Colorado, is the world leader in promoting rehabilitation by instructing Veterans with disabilities in adaptive Alpine and Nordic skiing, and introducing them to a number of other adaptive recreational activities and sports. For many newly injured Veterans, including many injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Clinic offers their first experience in winter sports and gives them the inspiration to take their rehabilitation to a higher level. Participants include Veterans with spinal cord injuries, amputations, traumatic brain injuries, neurological challenges, and visual impairments.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/wsc/wsc_video.asp.
- Title
- Winter Sports Clinic 2010: Day 3 Highlights
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, taking place March 28 - April 2, 2010 in Snowmass Village, Colorado, is the world leader in promoting rehabilitation by instructing Veterans with disabilities in adaptive Alpine and Nordic skiing, and introducing them to a number of other adaptive recreational activities and sports. For many newly injured Veterans, including many injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Clinic offers their first experience in winter sports and gives them the inspiration to take their rehabilitation to a higher level. Participants include Veterans with spinal cord injuries, amputations, traumatic brain injuries, neurological challenges, and visual impairments.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/wsc/wsc_video.asp.
- Title
- Winter Sports Clinic 2010: Day 2 Highlights
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, taking place March 28 - April 2, 2010 in Snowmass Village, Colorado, is the world leader in promoting rehabilitation by instructing Veterans with disabilities in adaptive Alpine and Nordic skiing, and introducing them to a number of other adaptive recreational activities and sports. For many newly injured Veterans, including many injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Clinic offers their first experience in winter sports and gives them the inspiration to take their rehabilitation to a higher level. Participants include Veterans with spinal cord injuries, amputations, traumatic brain injuries, neurological challenges, and visual impairments.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/wsc/wsc_video.asp.
- Title
- Winter Sports Clinic 2010: Secretary Shinseki Visits Disabled Veterans
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, taking place March 28 - April 2, 2010 in Snowmass Village, Colorado, is the world leader in promoting rehabilitation by instructing Veterans with disabilities in adaptive Alpine and Nordic skiing, and introducing them to a number of other adaptive recreational activities and sports. For many newly injured Veterans, including many injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Clinic offers their first experience in winter sports and gives them the inspiration to take their rehabilitation to a higher level. Participants include Veterans with spinal cord injuries, amputations, traumatic brain injuries, neurological challenges, and visual impairments.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/wsc/wsc_video.asp.
- Title
- Winter Sports Clinic 2010: Day 1 Highlights
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, taking place March 28 - April 2, 2010 in Snowmass Village, Colorado, is the world leader in promoting rehabilitation by instructing Veterans with disabilities in adaptive Alpine and Nordic skiing, and introducing them to a number of other adaptive recreational activities and sports. For many newly injured Veterans, including many injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Clinic offers their first experience in winter sports and gives them the inspiration to take their rehabilitation to a higher level. Participants include Veterans with spinal cord injuries, amputations, traumatic brain injuries, neurological challenges, and visual impairments.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/wsc/wsc_video.asp.
- Title
- Winter Sports Clinic 2010: Veterans Arrive at Snowmass
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, taking place March 28 - April 2, 2010 in Snowmass Village, Colorado, is the world leader in promoting rehabilitation by instructing Veterans with disabilities in adaptive Alpine and Nordic skiing, and introducing them to a number of other adaptive recreational activities and sports. For many newly injured Veterans, including many injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Clinic offers their first experience in winter sports and gives them the inspiration to take their rehabilitation to a higher level. Participants include Veterans with spinal cord injuries, amputations, traumatic brain injuries, neurological challenges, and visual impairments.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/wsc/wsc_video.asp.
- Title
- VA Secretary Shinseki Addresses Fathers, Veterans
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- On March 18, in an event co-hosted by the White House, VA Secretary Eric Shinseki spoke at a Fatherhood Forum in Fayetteville, NC where he addressed the challenges faced by dads returning from war.
To view the Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/videos/.
- Title
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Runtime
- 4:57
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- After a tragic airborne exercise a former army ranger finds a new life and career in VA with the help of the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program.
To download a copy of this segment from The American Veteran program, please visit this link: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Helping Smokers Quit
- Runtime
- 4:51
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. If you are a veteran trying to quit smoking VA wants you to know that there are resources available to help.
To download a copy of this segment from The American Veteran program, please visit this link: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Making the Transition
- Runtime
- 4:59
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- VA and DOD team up at a full-service transition center outside Dayton, Ohio to help the men and women in Americas armed forces meet the challenges faced as they transition from military life to veteran status.
To download a copy of this segment from The American Veteran program, please visit this link: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Rapid Response Team
- Runtime
- 3:12
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- In Houston, Texas, a team of highly trained health care professionals is on a mission to help avert life and death situations. This team responds the instant a patient is in need.
To download a copy of this segment from The American Veteran program, please visit this link: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Health Informatics
- Runtime
- 4:41
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- In order to retrieve records faster and manage data better, the VA in Portland, Oregon applies digital technology in research, teaching, patient care, and the delivery of services to support high quality care.
To download a copy of this segment from The American Veteran program, please visit this link: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- VA Provides Relief in Haiti
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- The VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico, loaded 12 containers of medical supplies to be airlifted to Haiti as a part of Operation Safe Return, the earthquake relief effort. The pallets, which included basic medical supplies, oxygen tanks and pharmaceuticals, came from various VA medical facilities in Florida as well as San Juan. VA worked in close coordination with the U.S. Southern Command, the Army Reserve and the Puerto Rico Army National Guard in transporting the items.
- Title
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Runtime
- 4:21
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- A blind Army Veteran and now VA employee tells his story of being part of one of the largest group of climbers to reach the summit of Africas tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro.
To download a copy of this segment from The American Veteran program, please visit this link: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Heart of the Matter
- Runtime
- 4:39
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- A cardiac surgeon explains VAs long standing success using balloon angioplasty to provide an effective alternative to coronary bypass surgery.
To download a copy of this segment from The American Veteran program, please visit this link: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Operation Purple Camp
- Runtime
- 3:52
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- A special camp for children of deployed service members helps them build friendships, while better understanding a difficult time in their young lives giving them needed skills to deal with their new situation in positive ways.
To download a copy of this segment from The American Veteran program, please visit this link: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Weight Reduction
- Runtime
- 3:59
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Overweight and obese Veterans get help from VA in leading a healthier lifestyle, by participating in a program designed to help them meet their weight reduction goals through education and support.
To download a copy of this segment from The American Veteran program, please visit this link: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Living With ALS
- Runtime
- 4:54
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- The inspiring story of an Army Veteran who is living life to its fullest, even though she must do so with a debilitating disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) better known as Lou Gehrigs Disease.
To download a copy of this segment from The American Veteran program, please visit this link: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- VA Secretary Shinseki Helps Vets at VA Medical Center Homeless Stand Down
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- On January 23, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C., (DCVAMC), Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki joined hundreds of volunteers in support of homeless Veterans in our Nations capital. More information at this link: http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=1846
- Title
- History of the GI Bill
- Runtime
- 5:29
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Even before the close of World War II president Roosevelt was concerned about what the 16 million servicemen would face when they returned home. The original GI Bill, signed into law on June 22, 1944 has been called one of the most significant pieces of legislation ever passed by congress, the results transformed the United States socially and economically.
This segment originally aired in summer 2009.
To download a copy of this segment from The American Veteran program, please visit this link: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Brain Boosters
- Runtime
- 4:14
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- In Phoenix, Arizona, VA is using computer games and puzzles to help Veterans recover from post traumatic stress disorder and mild traumatic brain injury.
To download a copy of this segment from The American Veteran program, please visit this link: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- VA Recruitment Campaign
- Runtime
- 4:53
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- A new TV campaign is making health care professionals aware of VA employment opportunities and encouraging them to visit the VA Careers website, where they can find out more about becoming part of the VA team.
To download a copy of this segment from The American Veteran program, please visit this link: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Nursing Excellence
- Runtime
- 3:43
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- The Secretary's Award of Excellence recognizes a nurse who serves our nations Veterans with quality, compassion, and care--a nurse who is representative of the many health care professionals at VA who go above and beyond 24/7.
To download a copy of this segment from The American Veteran program, please visit this link: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Veterans Directory
- Runtime
- 4:54
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- A growing number of Veteran-owned businesses are taking the initiative to connect with one another on the web as well as to develop potential customers.
To download a copy of this segment from The American Veteran program, please visit this link: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
