VA nurse Elizabeth Priestley, Tennessee Valley VA, often wondered if all those hours of CPR training was worth her time. Today, she will tell you yes! It helped her save a neighbor’s life.
In our culture, we often avoid using the word suicide so asking a fellow Veteran “Are you thinking of suicide?” may take a lot of courage. Asking the question won’t increase their risk of harm.
At the start of a new year, we often think […]
Telehealth is not an option for hematology and oncology patients or the DC team who takes care of them. Veteran patients must come in for blood smears, biopsies, radiographic exams and chemotherapy.
With 10 practices entering the Diffusion of Excellence portfolio this year, joining 59 previous efforts, even more Veterans lives will be impacted.
Tauna Perenovich started as a clerk-stenographer. She was recently honored for her remarkable work ethic and accomplishments.
Oklahoma City VA Health Care System has been selected to receive a Fisher House. This will be the first Fisher House in the state of Oklahoma. “A home away from home” for families of Veteran patients.
Stand Downs bring homeless Veterans together in a single location for one to three days. They are provided access to resources needed to address their individual problems and rebuild their lives.
Early identification of Veterans at high risk of glaucoma allows more aggressive treatment before the damage occurs. Glaucoma damages your eye’s optic nerve. Make an appointment today.
New chartbook identifies disparities in health care quality related to age, sex, race and ethnicity while confirming that Veterans have greater health needs but receive better care than non-Veterans.
Collaboration between VA and Daniel and Salvador Montoya Heroes Foundation, a nonprofit that works with Veteran-friendly companies to match Veterans and transitioning service members with jobs.
Veteran Ronald Bordenaro’s health care visits are taking place through videoconferencing. He has high blood pressure and VA’s telehealth program has enabled him to continue his VA care at home.