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Website Redesign- We know that you consider this website our front door. And we want you to feel welcome. Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation.
VASDHS celebrates National VA Research Week with symposium- In association with the National VA Research Week, May 13 - 17, VA San Diego Healthcare System will host a symposium to share the latest in local VA research advances with the public.
City of San Diego honors VASDHS for Recycling Efforts- VA San Diego Healthcare System was presented the award for “Recycler of the Year” on April 22 by the San Diego City Council for its efforts in recycling 658 tons of trash during fiscal year 2012.
Knowing your Health Care System: Robotic Surgery- More than a “cool futuristic” way to get the job done, robotic surgery has played an important role in saving lives since its introduction to VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) in 2008.
For Veterans with PTSD, videoconferencing proves effective- In a new study of 207 participants, researchers at the VA San Diego Health Care System found that psychotherapy using videoconferencing technology for appointments worked just as well as in-person psychotherapy when treating Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder.
Local Vets Cope with Challenges of Traumatic Brain Injury- Once a soldier, George never expected some of his hardest battles would be fought after he got out of the military. At an afternoon session with other Veterans at the VA Oceanside clinic, he goes over study skills that will help him prepare for his last college courses.
VASDHS Officially Begins Substance Abuse Treatment Program- VA San Diego Healthcare System officially welcomed a new residential treatment program last week that specializes in the recovery of Veterans coping with substance abuse disorders.
Five ways to improve your eating habits- March is National Nutrition Month, and VA San Diego Healthcare System wants to help you reach your healthy eating goals. Here are five ways you can “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day,” from our food and nutrition experts:
The Clothesline Project- In an effort to raise awareness about Military Sexual Trauma and its impact, VA San Diego Healthcare System is hosting a “Clothesline Project” on April 22 & 23 (San Diego VA Medical Center), April 24 (Mission Valley Clinic), and April 25 (Oceanside Clinic).
VASDHS opens remodeled Community Living Center area- VASDHS opened a remodeled area of the fourth floor Community Living Center (CLC) last week after a year-and-a-half long renovation project, the first of two phases in CLC. “We want to make the patient rooms more home-like, private, quiet and comfortable to achieve a patient-centered feel,” said Jeffrey Gering, director/CEO of VASDHS.
From the Veterans Health Administration
VA Medical Centers Named for Presidents- Can you name the three VA medical centers named for United States presidents? Here’s a story on the Franklin Delano Roosevelt campus of the Hudson Valley Healthcare System in Montrose, New York.
Research Today Means Healthier Tomorrow- May 13-17 is National VA Research Week with the theme “VA Research Inspires.” VA Research has been part of advances in treating heart disease, diabetes, spinal cord injury and mental health disorders.
PTSD Help: With You When You Need It Most- VA is making it possible for Veterans to access PTSD information in mobile friendly formats. Check out the mobile self-help apps and “treatment companion” apps. Find “Where to Get Help for PTSD.”
VA Nurses: Quality and Innovation in Patient Care- VA salutes our 80,000 nurses during National Nurses Week…and every week. Every day, VA’s nurses provide state-of-the-art, cost-effective nursing care to America’s Veterans and their families.
Stress? Problems? Here is Free Online Help!- Moving Forward is an online program that helps overcome life’s challenges. Designed specifically for Veterans and Military Service Members, but can anyone can use it to make problems more manageable.
An Easier-to-Understand Billing Statement- VA, with help from Veterans, has created a more patient-friendly statement that is easier to understand. The improved statement has a concise layout and several new features that Veterans wanted.
Two Volunteers at Erie VA Team Up to Save a Veteran's Life- When a Veteran’s life hung in the balance, two volunteers worked together calmly and efficiently to render aid. Their efforts may have made the difference between life and death.
PTSD Study: Men Versus Women- In an effort to develop PTSD treatments that are geared more precisely to the unique needs of men and women, VA researchers have begun to investigate how men and women learn to fear.
Training Veterans to Care for Themselves- An Occupational Therapist talks about VA’s Wellness Program and how Tai Chi helps Veterans and their families with memory, improved sleep, decreased stress and overall health.
Learn About the Impact of Sexual Trauma- Military sexual trauma (MST) refers to sexual assault during military service. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, time to talk about services VA has available for Veterans who experienced MST.
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