Men’s Health Week is raising awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment. VA has tips and treatment programs to promote healthy living for all Veterans. Read the full story
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First Do No Harm: Taking a systems approach to problem solving
Conducting a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a critical aspect in the process of improving patient safety. Multidisciplinary RCA teams investigate matters ranging from medication errors, to suicides, to wrong site surgeries. Read the full story
How Reducing Distractions Can Make All the Difference When it Comes to Patient Safety
Nursing Crew Resource Management: a training program that helps nurses enhance patient safety by minimizing distractions, building teamwork, improving performance, and managing human error. Read the full story
Fighting Cancer as a Patient and as a Nurse
Already in school to become an oncology nurse, Sue Sivess-Franks was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her fight to live and hope for the future impacted her career in helping Veterans facing the same battle. Read the full story
Two Veterans’ Final (and Amazing) Reunion
Patient Advocate makes surprising discovery visiting an elderly Korean War Veteran, resulting in emotional reunion of two brothers. Teamwork and compassionate care from the Pacific Islands Health Care System at work. Read the full story
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National Veterans Golden Age Games
Veterans of war become veteran athletes at the National Veterans Golden Age Games. The rehabilitative senior sports program includes competitions in 14 different sports. Read the full story
New Treatment Options for Tinnitus Sufferers
Tinnitus is a symptom that can’t be cured, but it can be lived with. The Progressive Tinnitus Management program teaches Veterans how to cope with the ringing in their ears through sound therapy and coping techniques. Read the full story
Two Needs – One Great Solution
Homeless Vets prepare puppies for training as explosive detection dogs in program designed to make a positive difference in the lives of Veterans and provide America with highly trained dogs in the fight against crime and terrorism. Read the full story
Classes help Veterans with Mental Illness
Veterans with mental illness at the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Centers choose from a wide variety of activities on their way to attaining a meaningful self-determined role in the community. Read the full story
