Houston VA implants new cardiac device
(Source – news.va.gov) In early January, Army Veteran Alfred Robertson was feeling dizzy at his home in Houston and called
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Veteran uses PTSD Coach app to cope
Veteran Army Captain John Kirby IV uses his experience with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to help other Veterans cope with
Read MorePTSD Bytes: PTSD and avoidance
(Source – news.va.gov) In this episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast, new host Dr. Colleen Becket-Davenport discusses PTSD and avoidance.
Read MoreMaking chronic pain management care more accessible
(Source – news.va.gov) Veterans battling chronic pain now have greater access to virtual pain management services through the new TelePain
Read MoreVirtual-world treatments create improvements in patient care
(Source – news.va.gov) Virtual reality—an immersive experience that may include the sights, sounds, smells and reactions to a situation—is an
Read MoreGood news for Veterans and caregivers
(Source – news.va.gov) Good news for Veterans and caregivers in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC): VA
Read MoreBirmingham VA harnesses AI tech to fight colon cancer
To reduce Veterans’ risk of colon cancer by screening and identifying precancerous polyps, Birmingham VA recently implemented the GI Genius
Read MoreDon’t skip a beat on your heart health
(Source – news.va.gov) Fifteen minutes of exercise a day can help prevent heart disease. This can be as simple as
Read MoreVA exceeds goal to place 38,000 Veterans in permanent housing
(Source – news. va.gov) In February 2022, VA Secretary Denis McDonough issued a challenge to VA staff and partners: place
Read MoreVeteran uses VA Health Chat for quick and private health care
(Source – news.va.gov) When Army Veteran Josef Mendez Lopez needed medical care, he turned to the VA Health Chat app
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