A new Department of Veterans Affairs report shows a decrease in reported adverse events, helping to improve patient safety record. At all VA medical centers, doctors and nurses are required to report medical errors and near misses. Read the full story
The farmer’s market at VA Palo Alto Health Care System lets Veterans enjoy healthy choices and a social gathering place. It provides Veterans healthy food options and the benefits of locally grown and organic foods. Read the full story
During National Immunization Awareness Month, Veterans and their families should catch up on their vaccinations. For the flu season, sure, but it’s important for Vets to get all the right vaccines at the right time. Read the full story
VA is using Telehealth to closely monitor the health and well being of thousands of patients nationwide — many of them older Veterans living in highly rural areas. Read the full story
VA is developing a new tool — called the Daily Plan — that will allow patients to see exactly what’s going to happen to them on any particular day of their hospitalization. It’s just one more way VA is encouraging patients to get more involved in their own care. Read the full story
Playing ball with Jäger isn’t just a game for the either the dog or the Veteran. The canine-patient bond formed during Animal Assisted Therapy sessions encourages the patient through the tough physical and emotional rehabilitation exercises. Read the full story
Guitars for Vets is giving Veterans in Asheville, N.C. a guitar and a chance to reconnect with their community. The therapeutic music program is a creative outlet for Veterans of all ages. Read the full story
Veterans rolled into Pittsburgh for the annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games, a multi-event sports and rehabilitation program for military service Veterans who use wheelchairs for sports competition. Read the full story
San Francisco VAMC celebrates its 11th year of “Pets for Vets,” providing pets to Veterans at no cost. The program has given out certificates for 169 four-legged companions, an effort in which everyone benefits. Read the full story
VA has figured out a way to reduce central line infections by more than half at all 174 of its intensive care units. How’d they do it? The answer might surprise you. Read the full story
