Local Features - Washington DC VA Medical Center http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/index.asp Listing of local health features. en-us Copyright 2010 VA http://www.va.gov/rss Thu, 16 May 2013 10:49:00 EDT VA2K-What a Day! http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/VA2K_What_a_Day.asp Thu, 16 May 2013 10:33:00 EDT
]]>More than 100 Washington DC VA Medical Center employees and Veterans took to the streets surrounding the Medical Center May 15 to promote fitness and collect items for homeless Veterans]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA2K_What_a_Day_1368714906728 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-VA2K-what-a-day.jpg Washington DC VA Medical Center employees and Howard University athletes walking the VA2K. More than 100 Washington DC VA Medical Center employees and Veterans took to the streets surrounding the Medical Center May 15 to promote fitness and collect items for homeless Veterans VA2K-What a Day! More than 100 Washington DC VA Medical Center employees and Veterans took to the streets surrounding the Medical Center May 15 to promote fitness and collect items for homeless Veterans Women's Health Week http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Women_Health_Week.asp Wed, 15 May 2013 13:16:00 EDT
]]>May 12-18 is National Women's Health Week coordinated by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services to bring together communities, businesses, government and health organizations to help promote women's health]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Women_Health_Week_1368552012858 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Women-Health-Week.jpg A physician and a women patient in a health care setting May 12-18 is National Women's Health Week coordinated by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services to bring together communities, businesses, government and health organizations to help promote women's health Women's Health Week May 12-18 is National Women's Health Week coordinated by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services to bring together communities, businesses, government and health organizations to help promote women's health VA2K http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/VA2K.asp Wed, 15 May 2013 11:04:00 EDT
]]>Join us in the Washington DC VA Medical Center Atrium, May 15, at 11:30 am for the VA2K. Darryl Haley, Host of "Fitness Friday" WHUR 96.3 Radio, will help us kick off the event]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA2K_1367948951560 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-VA2K.jpg Logo of VA2K Join us in the Washington DC VA Medical Center Atrium, May 15, at 11:30 am for the VA2K. Darryl Haley, Host of "Fitness Friday" WHUR 96.3 Radio, will help us kick off the event VA2K Join us in the Washington DC VA Medical Center Atrium, May 15, at 11:30 am for the VA2K. Darryl Haley, Host of "Fitness Friday" WHUR 96.3 Radio, will help us kick off the event VA Research Week http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/VA_Research_Week.asp Fri, 10 May 2013 15:39:00 EDT
]]>May 13-17. VHA and the Medical Center will kick off Research Week, May 13, from 9 am - noon in the Washington DC VA Medical Center's Atrium. The program includes presentations by some of VA's top researchers]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Research_Week_1368215145039 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-VA-Research-Week.jpg VA Research Week May 13-17. VHA and the Medical Center will kick off Research Week, May 13, from 9 am - noon in the Washington DC VA Medical Center's Atrium. The program includes presentations by some of VA's top researchers VA Research Week May 13-17. VHA and the Medical Center will kick off Research Week, May 13, from 9 am - noon in the Washington DC VA Medical Center's Atrium. The program includes presentations by some of VA's top researchers New Parking Garage Opens http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Phase_One_Opening_of_Parking_Garage.asp Thu, 09 May 2013 09:51:00 EDT
]]>The Medical Center opened the first 180 spaces of the garage. Construction is complete, but there are still a few smaller projects needing attention before all 440 parking spaces garage will be available. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Phase_One_Opening_of_Parking_Garage_1367956378057 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Parking-Garage.jpg Photo of Parking Garage The Medical Center opened the first 180 spaces of the garage. Construction is complete, but there are still a few smaller projects needing attention before all 440 parking spaces garage will be available. New Parking Garage Opens The Medical Center opened the first 180 spaces of the garage. Construction is complete, but there are still a few smaller projects needing attention before all 440 parking spaces garage will be available. DCVAMC Doctor Recognized http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/DCVAMC_Doctor_Recognized.asp Mon, 06 May 2013 13:36:00 EDT
]]>Dr. Fred Gordin, the Washington DC VA Medical Center's Chief, Infectious Diseases, was recently honored by The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences with the "Distinguished Researcher Award"]]> templatedata/content/features/data/DCVAMC_Doctor_Recognized_1367862122454 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Dr-Fred-Gordin.jpg Dr. Fred Gordin wearing the “Distinguished Researcher Award” medal around his neck Dr. Fred Gordin, the Washington DC VA Medical Center's Chief, Infectious Diseases, was recently honored by The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences with the "Distinguished Researcher Award" DCVAMC Doctor Recognized Dr. Fred Gordin, the Washington DC VA Medical Center's Chief, Infectious Diseases, was recently honored by The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences with the "Distinguished Researcher Award" Get Social with Us! http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Get_Social_with_Us.asp Thu, 02 May 2013 14:57:00 EDT
]]>All VA Medical Centers have a Facebook Page and many also have a Twitter feed. Social media is great way to learn about what the VA Medical Center has to offer. Get Social with us!]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Get_Social_with_Us_1367521297347 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Get-Social.jpg Get Social with us All VA Medical Centers have a Facebook Page and many also have a Twitter feed. Social media is great way to learn about what the VA Medical Center has to offer. Get Social with us! Get Social with Us! All VA Medical Centers have a Facebook Page and many also have a Twitter feed. Social media is great way to learn about what the VA Medical Center has to offer. Get Social with us! April Employee of the Month http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/EOM_Lakkisha_Clarke.asp Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:54:00 EDT
]]>Congratulations to Nutrition and Food Service's Lakkisha Clarke on being named the Medical Center’s Employee of the Month. Ms. Clarke was instrumental in Nutrition and Food Service's implementation of Compnutrition. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/EOM_Lakkisha_Clarke_1367258174232 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-EOM-Lakkisha-Clarke.jpg Photo of Employee of the Month holding a big check with her supervisors and Medical Center Director Congratulations to Nutrition and Food Service's Lakkisha Clarke on being named the Medical Center’s Employee of the Month. Ms. Clarke was instrumental in Nutrition and Food Service's implementation of Compnutrition. April Employee of the Month Congratulations to Nutrition and Food Service's Lakkisha Clarke on being named the Medical Center’s Employee of the Month. Ms. Clarke was instrumental in Nutrition and Food Service's implementation of Compnutrition. Batter up! http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Batter_up.asp Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:32:00 EDT
]]>Once a U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant, now a Washington DC VA Medical Center employee, Veteran Jose Resendiz throws the first pitch at the Nationals vs. Cardinals game. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Batter_up_1366914857842 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Jose-Jhonotan-Solano.jpg Jose Resendiz with Nationals baseball player Jhonatan Solano Once a U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant, now a Washington DC VA Medical Center employee, Veteran Jose Resendiz throws the first pitch at the Nationals vs. Cardinals game. Batter up! Once a U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant, now a Washington DC VA Medical Center employee, Veteran Jose Resendiz throws the first pitch at the Nationals vs. Cardinals game. New Mission and Vision Statements http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/New_Mission_and_Vision_Statements.asp Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:22:00 EDT
]]>New Mission & Vision Card: The Washington DC VA Medical Center's Change Academy has a Mission Statement Initiative Team which has just launched a new Capitol Excellence Mission Statement. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_Mission_and_Vision_Statements_1366741394829 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-new-Mission-Vision.jpg Mission & Vision Card New Mission & Vision Card: The Washington DC VA Medical Center's Change Academy has a Mission Statement Initiative Team which has just launched a new Capitol Excellence Mission Statement. New Mission & Vision Statement New Mission & Vision Card: The Washington DC VA Medical Center's Change Academy has a Mission Statement Initiative Team which has just launched a new Capitol Excellence Mission Statement. DCVAMC Receives Two CFC Awards http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/DCVAMC_Receives_Two_CFC_Awards.asp Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:55:00 EDT
]]>Washington DC VA Medical Center (DCVAMC) receives the CFC Summit Award. DCVAMC employees pledged $97,000 for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) exceeding last year's goal of $75,000. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/DCVAMC_Receives_Two_CFC_Awards_1366124209361 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-CFC-Summit-Award-2012.jpg Andre Tomlinson, DCVAMC's CFC Chairperson and Medical Center Director, Brian A. Hawkins, with the CFC Summit Award Washington DC VA Medical Center (DCVAMC) receives the CFC Summit Award. DCVAMC employees pledged $97,000 for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) exceeding last year's goal of $75,000. DCVAMC Receives Two CFC Awards Washington DC VA Medical Center (DCVAMC) receives the CFC Summit Award. DCVAMC employees pledged $97,000 for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) exceeding last year's goal of $75,000. Summer Youth Volunteer Program http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Summer_Youth_Volunteer_Program.asp Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:54:00 EDT
]]>Applications are now being accepted for youth volunteers 14-17 years old. Students will work for six weeks, June 24th - Aug. 2, alongside DCVAMC staff members. It's a great opportunity to learn new skills. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Summer_Youth_Volunteer_Program_1366127684067 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Summer-Youth-Volunteer-Program.jpg A DCVAMC Summer Youth Volunteer Applications are now being accepted for youth volunteers 14-17 years old. Students will work for six weeks, June 24th - Aug. 2, alongside DCVAMC staff members. It's a great opportunity to learn new skills. Summer Youth Volunteer Program Applications are now being accepted for youth volunteers 14-17 years old. Students will work for six weeks, June 24th - Aug. 2, alongside DCVAMC staff members. It's a great opportunity to learn new skills. Annual Report 2012 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Annual_Report_2012.asp Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:50:00 EDT
]]>The Washington DC VA Medical Center's Annual Report 2012 provides a unique snapshot of the year on our road to Capitol Excellence. It contains a wealth of information in an easy-to-read 24-page format. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Annual_Report_2012_1365082998674 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Annual-Report-2012.jpg The Washington DC VA Medical Center's Annual Report 2012 The Washington DC VA Medical Center's Annual Report 2012 provides a unique snapshot of the year on our road to Capitol Excellence. It contains a wealth of information in an easy-to-read 24-page format. Annual Report 2012 The Washington DC VA Medical Center's Annual Report 2012 provides a unique snapshot of the year on our road to Capitol Excellence. It contains a wealth of information in an easy-to-read 24-page format. Make A Difference: E-Donate http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Make_A_Difference_E_Donate.asp Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:47:00 EDT
]]>The new E-Donate service allows community members who wish to give back to Veterans a quick, safe way to pledge their support online. You choose the medical center, the amount, to where your donation will be used.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Make_A_Difference_E_Donate_1365000503609 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Edonate_photo_feature.jpg Make A Difference: E-Donate The new E-Donate service allows community members who wish to give back to Veterans a quick, safe way to pledge their support online. You choose the medical center, the amount, to where your donation will be used. Make A Difference: E-Donate The new E-Donate service allows community members who wish to give back to Veterans a quick, safe way to pledge their support online. You choose the medical center, the amount, to where your donation will be used. Employee of the Month - Stephanie Johnson, LPN http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Employee_of_the_Month_Stephanie_Johnson.asp Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:13:00 EDT
]]>Stephanie Johnson, LPN]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Employee_of_the_Month_Stephanie_Johnson_1364494470346 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-EOM-Stephanie-Johnson.jpg Photo of Stephanie Johnson and DCVAMC leadership Stephanie Johnson, LPN Employee of the Month Stephanie Johnson, LPN TeleHealth Improves Access http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/TeleHealth_Improves_Access.asp Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:03:00 EDT
]]>To a variety of health specialists ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/TeleHealth_Improves_Access_1363028709904 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-TeleHealth-Improves-Access.jpg A typical telehealth set-up at a VA Community Clinic. To a variety of health specialists TeleHealth Improves Access To a variety of health specialists Southern PG County CBOC Open House http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Southern_PG_County_CBOC_Open_House.asp Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:44:00 EDT
]]>Southern PG County CBOC's Open House]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Southern_PG_County_CBOC_Open_House_1363715227881 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-PG-County-CBOC-Allentown-Rd.jpg Photo of the Southern Prince George’s County Community Clinic Southern PG County CBOC's Open House Save the Date: April 6 Southern PG County CBOC's Open House Employee of the Month http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Employee_of_the_Month.asp Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:23:00 EDT
]]>Ms. Ernestine Hatton, RN]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Employee_of_the_Month_1362583464472 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-EOM-Ernestine-Hatton.jpg Photo of Employee of the Month. Left to right: Acting Associate Director Timothy Cooke, Ms. Hatton, Head Nurse Taunya Curry, Deputy Chief Nurse Alyshia Smith and Chief of Staff Dr. Ross Fletcher Ms. Ernestine Hatton, RN Employee of the Month Ms. Ernestine Hatton, RN Patient Safety Awareness Week http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Patient_Safety_Awareness_Week.asp Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:55:00 EDT
]]>Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 3-9, 2013]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Patient_Safety_Awareness_Week_1362160570415 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Patient-Safety-Awareness-Week.jpg Photo of nurse with a patient Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 3-9, 2013 Patient Safety Awareness Week Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 3-9, 2013 WRIISC Recruits Veterans http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/WRIISC_Recruits_Veterans.asp Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:45:00 EDT
]]>All Vets Garden and gardening and cooking classes]]> templatedata/content/features/data/WRIISC_Recruits_Veterans_1360860210642 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-WRIISC-Recruits-Veterans.jpg Dwight Grant from the WRIISC Office recruits Veteran gardeners for the All Vets Garden All Vets Garden and gardening and cooking classes WRIISC Recruits Veterans All Vets Garden and gardening and cooking classes Essay by Dr. Chretien http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Essay_by_Dr_Chretien.asp Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:04:00 EDT
]]>Published in Academic Medicine]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Essay_by_Dr_Chretien_1360609550302 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-kc-with-laptop.jpg Dr. Katherine Chang Chretien standing at a computer Published in Academic Medicine Essay by Dr. Chretien Published in Academic Medicine VITAL http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/VITAL.asp Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:11:00 EDT
]]>Veterans Incorporating Total Wellness and Life-Skills]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VITAL_1359745985865 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-VITAL.jpg Veterans Incorporating Total Wellness and Life-Skills Veterans Incorporating Total Wellness and Life-Skills VITAL Veterans Incorporating Total Wellness and Life-Skills Career Shadowing http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Career_Shadowing.asp Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:05:00 EDT
]]>Mentoring the Next Generation]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Career_Shadowing_1359745567506 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Career-Shadowing.jpg Medical Center Director and a young man during a staff meeting Mentoring the Next Generation Career Shadowing Mentoring the Next Generation Wear Red Day http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Wear_Red_Day.asp Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:58:00 EDT
]]>Raise Heart Health Awareness, Feb. 1 ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Wear_Red_Day_1359140426843 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Health-Heart-You-Logo.jpg Healthy Heart and You logo Raise Heart Health Awareness, Feb. 1 Wear Red Day Raise Heart Health Awareness, Feb. 1 New Hawk Eye Team Members http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/New_Hawk_Eye_Team_Members.asp Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:23:00 EDT
]]>Empowered to Improve Veterans' DCVAMC Experience ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_Hawk_Eye_Team_Members_1358882945173 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-New-HawkEye-TeamMembers.jpg Hawk Eye Team Members: Jonathan Wilson, Ernest Fernandez, Tyrone Tucker, Lil’ Hawkeye, Sheryl Bufford, and Edward Murphy. Not pictured: Stephanie Burns and Byron Austin Empowered to Improve Veterans' DCVAMC Experience New Hawk Eye Team Members Empowered to Improve Veterans' DCVAMC Experience Employees Raise $97,266 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Employees_Raise_97266.asp Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:34:00 EDT
]]>For the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Employees_Raise_97266_1358278587704 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-CFC-fundraising.jpg DCVAMC CFC Leaders, (left to right) Andre Tomlinson, Michelle Gipson and Christopher Hastings For the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Employees Raise $97,266 For the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) More than 650 Served http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/More_than_650_Served.asp Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:32:00 EDT
]]>At DCVAMC's Winterhaven Homeless Stand Down]]> templatedata/content/features/data/More_than_650_Served_1358192115502 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-winterhaven-650-served.jpg Many Veterans at Winterhaven checked the status of their VBA claims through the EBenefits Website At DCVAMC's Winterhaven Homeless Stand Down More than 650 Served At DCVAMC's Winterhaven Homeless Stand Down DCVAMC Patient Safety Office http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Patient_Safety_Office_Gaye_Broadway.asp Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:56:00 EDT
]]>Earns Gold Cornerstone Award]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Patient_Safety_Office_Gaye_Broadway_1356627479013 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Gaye-Broadway-Patient-Safety-Officer.jpg Colonel USA(Retired) Gaye Broadway, Patient Safety Officer Earns Gold Cornerstone Award DCVAMC Patient Safety Office Earns Gold Cornerstone Award Officer Cynthia Warren http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Officer_Cynthia_Warren.asp Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:51:00 EDT
]]>Named Employee of the Month]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Officer_Cynthia_Warren_1356119511901 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-eom-Officer-Cynthia-Warren.jpg Cynthia Warren with (left) Police Chief Jerry Brown and Medical Center Director Brian A. Hawkins and Associate Director Mike Dunfee at a recent awards ceremony. Named Employee of the Month Officer Cynthia Warren Named Employee of the Month Erika Roberge Featured on WMZQ's Medical Minute http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Erika_Roberge.asp Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:52:00 EDT
]]>Featured on WMZQ's Medical Minute]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Erika_Roberge_1356105267034 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-medical-minute-erika.jpg Research Coordinator Erika Roberge Featured on WMZQ's Medical Minute Erika Roberge Featured on WMZQ's Medical Minute Medical Minute Feature on WMZQ and WMAL with Brian Hawkins http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Medical_Minute_with_Brian_Hawkins.asp Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:03:00 EDT
]]>Feature on WMZQ and WMAL with Brian Hawkins]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Medical_Minute_with_Brian_Hawkins_1355429353885 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Medical-Minute-Brian-Hawkins.jpg Brian Hawkins, Medical Center Director Feature on WMZQ and WMAL with Brian Hawkins DCVAMC's Medical Minute Feature on WMZQ and WMAL with Brian Hawkins Oliver Alignay of Radiology Service http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Oliver_Alignay_of_Radiology_Service.asp Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:00:00 EDT
]]>Oliver Alignay of Radiology Service named Employee of the Month]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Oliver_Alignay_of_Radiology_Service_1355151634951 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-eom-Oliver-Alignay.jpg (left to right): Dr. Saam Tabar, Oliver Alignay holding an employee of the month certificate and Medical Center Director, Brian A. Hawkins Oliver Alignay of Radiology Service named Employee of the Month Employee of the Month Oliver Alignay of Radiology Service named Employee of the Month HUD Collecting Shoes http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/HUD_Collecting_Shoes.asp Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:04:00 EDT
]]>For Homeless Veterans ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/HUD_Collecting_Shoes_1354737945155 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-HUD-Collecting-Shoes.jpg A HUD employee helps load shoes collected by the DC Office of Housing and Urban Development for distribution at last year’s Winterhaven Homeless Stand Down. For Homeless Veterans HUD Collecting Shoes For Homeless Veterans Ladies Night 2012 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Featured_Ladies_Night_2012.asp Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:30:00 EDT
]]>Photo Album]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Featured_Ladies_Night_2012_1354120407988 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-ladies-night-2012.jpg One of the more than 300 women Veterans who attended Ladies' Night 2012 Photo Album Ladies Night 2012 Photo Album Respiratory Chief Honored http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Respiratory_Chief_Honored.asp Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:33:00 EDT
]]>Larry Conway named a Fellow of the American Association for Respiratory Care]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Respiratory_Chief_Honored_1353443692716 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Larry-Conway.jpg Larry Conway, Chief of Respiratory Care Larry Conway named a Fellow of the American Association for Respiratory Care Respiratory Chief Honored Larry Conway named a Fellow of the American Association for Respiratory Care VA Research Makes International News http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/VA_Research_Makes_News.asp Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:19:00 EDT
]]>Brain Injury and Stress Disorder Strong Indicators of Vision Problems for Veterans]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Research_Makes_News_1353075758851 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Teresa-Magone-MD.jpg DCVAMC Ophthalmologist, M. Teresa Magone, MD Brain Injury and Stress Disorder Strong Indicators of Vision Problems for Veterans VA Research Makes News Brain Injury and Stress Disorder Strong Indicators of Vision Problems for Veterans All Veterans' Garden http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/All_Veterans_Garden.asp Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:20:00 EDT
]]>WWII Vet Jack Leizman picks peppers in DC!]]> templatedata/content/features/data/All_Veterans_Garden_1352820022176 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-All-Veterans-Garden.jpg WWII Veteran Jack Leizman picks peppers WWII Vet Jack Leizman picks peppers in DC! All Veterans' Garden WWII Vet Jack Leizman picks peppers in DC! DCVAMC Women Sport Mustaches http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Women_Sport_Mustaches.asp Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:02:00 EDT
]]>In Honor of MOvember]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Women_Sport_Mustaches_1351868643539 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Women-Sport-Mustaches.jpg DCVAMC women employees and Compliance Officer Barry Webster wearing fake mustaches in support of Movember In Honor of MOvember DCVAMC Women Sport Mustaches In Honor of MOvember Halloween Celebrated at VA Medical Center http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Halloween_Celebrated_at_DCVAMC.asp Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:07:00 EDT
]]>Trick-or-Treaters and Smithsonian "Insect Zoo" Cheer Veterans]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Halloween_Celebrated_at_DCVAMC_1351710563374 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Director-Trick-orTreaters.jpg Medical Center Director shows Trick-orTreaters a large green caterpillar from Insect Zoo Trick-or-Treaters and Smithsonian "Insect Zoo" Cheer Veterans Halloween Celebrated at DCVAMC Trick-or-Treaters and Smithsonian "Insect Zoo" Cheer Veterans Smithsonian's Insect Zoo http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Smithsonian_Insect_Zoo.asp Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:07:00 EDT
]]>Visits DCVAMC Oct. 31, 10 am to 12:30 pm]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Smithsonian_Insect_Zoo_1351616900441 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Black-Widow-Spider.jpg A close up photo of a Black Widow Spider Visits DCVAMC Oct. 31, 10 am to 12:30 pm Smithsonian's Insect Zoo Visits DCVAMC Oct. 31, 10 am to 12:30 pm Medical Minute continues on WMZQ 98.7 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Medical_Minute_WMZQ_98_7.asp Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:34:00 EDT
]]>Listen to this Medical Minute featuring our Director.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Medical_Minute_WMZQ_98_7_1350923806953 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Hawkins-speaking.jpg Featuring the Medical Center Director Listen to this Medical Minute featuring our Director. Medical Minute on WMZQ 98.7 Listen to this Medical Minute featuring our Director. DCVAMC Rec Therapist Honored http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/DCVAMC_Rec_Therapist_Honored.asp Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:57:00 EDT
]]>Jon Palks awarded the Shirley Jefferies Memorial Award]]> templatedata/content/features/data/DCVAMC_Rec_Therapist_Honored_1350662279974 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Jon-Palks.jpg DCVAMC Recreation Therapist Jon Palks (left) with a Veteran at the recent National Veterans Creative Arts Festival in Boston Jon Palks awarded the Shirley Jefferies Memorial Award DCVAMC Rec Therapist Honored Jon Palks awarded the Shirley Jefferies Memorial Award Free Flu Shot Clinic http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Free_Flu_Shot_Clinic_Oct_2012.asp Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:34:00 EDT
]]>Begins October 1 for Eligible Veterans]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Free_Flu_Shot_Clinic_Oct_2012_1347542255891 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Flu-Shot-october-2012.jpg Man receiving an immunization Begins October 1 for Eligible Veterans Free Flu Shot Clinic Begins October 1 for Eligible Veterans DCVAMC Employee of the Month http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/DCVAMC_Employee_of_the_Month.asp Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:47:00 EDT
]]>Patrice Knightner, Pharmacy Technician]]> templatedata/content/features/data/DCVAMC_Employee_of_the_Month_1350409709348 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Pat-Knightner.jpg Employee of the Month, Patrice Knightner with her supervisors and Medical Center Director, Brian A. Hawkins. Patrice Knightner, Pharmacy Technician DCVAMC Employee of the Month Patrice Knightner, Pharmacy Technician "Drop, Cover and Hold On" http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Drop_Cover_and_Hold_On.asp Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:52:00 EDT
]]>The Great Southeast Shake Out ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Drop_Cover_and_Hold_On_1349380559042 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-The-Great-Southeast-Shake-Out.jpg Shake Out Logo The Great Southeast Shake Out "Drop, Cover and Hold On" The Great Southeast Shake Out Free Financial Workshop http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Free_Financial_Workshop.asp Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:16:00 EDT
]]>For Veterans]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Free_Financial_Workshop_1349464720536 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-valor-image-flyer.jpg Photo of Military family For Veterans Free Financial Workshop For Veterans DCVAMC's Medical Minute http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Medical_Minute_Lucile_Lisle.asp Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:40:00 EDT
]]>On WBIG 100.3 FM]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Medical_Minute_Lucile_Lisle_1348163033600 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-lucile-lisle.jpg Lucile Lisle, Recreation Therapist On WBIG 100.3 FM DCVAMC's Medical Minute On WBIG 100.3 FM DCVAMC Goes Green http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/DCVAMC_Goes_Green.asp Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:57:00 EDT
]]>Nutrition and Food Service now serving Green Machines]]> templatedata/content/features/data/DCVAMC_Goes_Green_1347296100962 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Green-Machine.jpg Group of DCVAMC leaders at a conference table drinking Green Machines—all natural fruit juice smoothies Nutrition and Food Service now serving Green Machines DCVAMC Goes Green Nutrition and Food Service now serving Green Machines DCVAMC's Medical Minute http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Nicolette_Rubin_Medical_Minute.asp Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:09:00 EDT
]]>Music is a powerful therapeutic tool]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Nicolette_Rubin_Medical_Minute_1346764259152 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-DCVAMC-Medical-Minute.jpg Nicolette Rubin with the singers from the Community Living Center Music is a powerful therapeutic tool DCVAMC's Medical Minute Music is a powerful therapeutic tool DCVAMC's "Medical Minute" http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/DCVAMC_Medical_Minute.asp Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:00:00 EDT
]]>On WBIG Radio 100.3 FM]]> templatedata/content/features/data/DCVAMC_Medical_Minute_1346094083473 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-medical-minute-Marilyn.jpg Marilyn Algire, DCVAMC Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program Manager On WBIG Radio 100.3 FM DCVAMC's "Medical Minute" On WBIG Radio 100.3 FM Caregiver BBQ a big success http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Caregiver_BBQ_a_big_success.asp Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:38:00 EDT
]]>Family members who help care for Veterans at home enjoyed a BBQ picnic on the grounds of the DC VA Medical Centers August 24.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Caregiver_BBQ_a_big_success_1346092790142 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-caregiver-bbq.jpg Family members playing games at the Caregiver's BBQ Family members who help care for Veterans at home enjoyed a BBQ picnic on the grounds of the DC VA Medical Centers August 24. Caregiver BBQ a big success Family members who help care for Veterans at home enjoyed a BBQ picnic on the grounds of the DC VA Medical Centers August 24. Feeding the Needy http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Feeding_the_Needy.asp Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:00:00 EDT
]]>VA employees collect canned goods and toiletries]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Feeding_the_Needy_1344028171912 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-donation.jpg DCVAMC Employee, Marco Manzo, places items in a collection bin VA employees collect canned goods and toiletries Feeding the Needy VA employees collect canned goods and toiletries A Wish Fulfilled http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/A_Wish_Fulfilled.asp Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:32:00 EDT
]]>A Veteran's horse pays a visit to the Medical Center]]> templatedata/content/features/data/A_Wish_Fulfilled_1343842418464 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-a-wish-fulfilled.jpg Navy Veteran Douglas Schiliro with his horse "James Brown" A Veteran's horse pays a visit to the Medical Center A Wish Fulfilled A Veteran's horse pays a visit to the Medical Center Alyce Dixon, 104 Years Young! http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Alyce_Dixon_104_Years_Young.asp Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:31:00 EDT
]]>Honored at the Kommunity Festival]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Alyce_Dixon_104_Years_Young_1343323942766 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Alyce-Dixon-104.jpg Ms. Alyce Dixon holding bouquet of roses Honored at the Kommunity Festival Alyce Dixon, 104 Years Young! Honored at the Kommunity Festival DCVAMC Talent Series http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Talent_Series.asp Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:28:00 EDT
]]>Brings music to staff and Veterans]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Talent_Series_1343241017244 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-talent-series.jpg The St. Charles String Quartet performing in the DCVAMC Atrium Brings music to staff and Veterans DCVAMC Talent Series Brings music to staff and Veterans Grants in Capital Area to Help End Veteran Homelessness http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Grants_in_Capital_Area.asp Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:56:00 EDT
]]>Will Help End Veteran Homelessness]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Grants_in_Capital_Area_1342789414960 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Grants-in-Capital-Area.jpg Photo of Veteran at DCVAMC’s Winterhaven Homeless Stand Down Will Help End Veteran Homelessness Grants in Capital Area Will Help End Veteran Homelessness DCVAMC Talent Series http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/DCVAMC_Talent_Series.asp Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:54:00 EDT
]]>A Change Academy Initiative]]> templatedata/content/features/data/DCVAMC_Talent_Series_1342547697713 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-quartet.jpg Black and white photo of a String Quartet A Change Academy Initiative DCVAMC Talent Series A Change Academy Initiative Opening Ceremony For Newest CBOC http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Opening_Ceremony_For_Newest_CBOC.asp Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:04:00 EDT
]]>Monday July 30, 2012. Opening Ceremony begins at 12 p.m]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Opening_Ceremony_For_Newest_CBOC_1342120100249 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Southern-Prince-Georges.jpg Photo of the new Southern Prince George's County CBOC. Monday July 30, 2012. Opening Ceremony begins at 12 p.m Opening Ceremony for New CBOC Monday July 30, 2012. Opening Ceremony begins at 12 p.m Washington DCVAMC’s Chief of Infectious Disease Control http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Chief_of_Infectious_Disease.asp Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:22:00 EDT
]]>Honored by Centers for Disease Control]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Chief_of_Infectious_Disease_1342117472502 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Fred-Gordin.jpg Dr. Fred Gordin, DCVAMC Chief of Infectious Disease. Honored by Centers for Disease Control Chief of Infectious Disease Honored by Centers for Disease Control "Medical Minute" http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Medical_Minute.asp Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:00:00 EDT
]]>New DCVAMC feature on Big 100.3!]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Medical_Minute_1341856891648 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-medical-minutes.jpg Exercise and nutrition clinicians Lauren Korshak and Justin Kotler with Bernie Lucas, Clear Channel DC’s Creative Services Director, at the recording studio New DCVAMC feature on Big 100.3! "Medical Minute" New DCVAMC feature on Big 100.3! Cynthia Moore, Respiratory Therapist http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Cynthia_Moore_Respiratory_Therapist.asp Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:21:00 EDT
]]>Congratulations DCVAMC Respiratory Therapist Cynthia Moore on being named Employee of the month]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Cynthia_Moore_Respiratory_Therapist_1340997961204 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Cynthia-Moore.jpg Cynthia Moore, Respiratory Therapist, with DCVAMC leadership at the Awards ceremony Congratulations DCVAMC Respiratory Therapist Cynthia Moore on being named Employee of the month June Employee of the Month Congratulations DCVAMC Respiratory Therapist Cynthia Moore on being named Employee of the month Hoopin' It Up http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Hoopin_It_Up.asp Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:22:00 EDT
]]>DCVAMC Employees Kick-off "Capitol Excellence Week", June 25-29]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Hoopin_It_Up_1340817870518 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Hoopin-it-up.jpg Employees have a hula-hoop contest during the Capitol Excellence Week Kick-Off Rally DCVAMC Employees Kick-off "Capitol Excellence Week", June 25-29 Hoopin' It Up DCVAMC Employees Kick-off "Capitol Excellence Week", June 25-29 Cuts for a Cause http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Cuts_for_a_Cause.asp Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:26:00 EDT
]]>DCVAMC Employee Donates Hair to Locks of Love]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Cuts_for_a_Cause_1340393357880 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Aaron.jpg Aaron Reyes, DCVAMC employee, gets a haircut DCVAMC Employee Donates Hair to Locks of Love Cuts for a Cause DCVAMC Employee Donates Hair to Locks of Love Preventing Food-Borne Illness http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Preventing_Food_Borne_Illness.asp Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:37:00 EDT
]]>Did you know that food borne illness rises in the summer months? ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Preventing_Food_Borne_Illness_1340217783528 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Man-eat-bread.jpg Man eating bread Did you know that food borne illness rises in the summer months? Preventing Food-Borne Illness Did you know that food borne illness rises in the summer months? Fitness or Ideal Weight http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Fitness_or_Ideal_Weight.asp Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:35:00 EDT
]]>VA Research Looks for Key to Longevity]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Fitness_or_Ideal_Weight_1340116640358 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Dr-K.jpg DCVAMC Researcher, Dr. Peter Kokkinos observes Veteran on a treadmill. VA Research Looks for Key to Longevity Fitness or Ideal Weight VA Research Looks for Key to Longevity Summer Heat Safety http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Summer_Heat_Safety.asp Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:44:00 EDT
]]>Whether your summer plans take you to the beach or simply outside gardening, don't forget to keep healthy!]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Summer_Heat_Safety_1339084153479 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Healthy-Living.jpg Healhty Living logo Whether your summer plans take you to the beach or simply outside gardening, don't forget to keep healthy! Summer Heat Safety Whether your summer plans take you to the beach or simply outside gardening, don't forget to keep healthy! Million Veteran Program (MVP) http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Million_Veteran_Program_MVP.asp Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:20:00 EDT
]]>DCVAMC is number one in MVP enrollment]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Million_Veteran_Program_MVP_1339176125824 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-local-feature-MVP-logo.jpg MVP logo DCVAMC is number one in MVP enrollment Million Veteran Program (MVP) DCVAMC is number one in MVP enrollment Secretary's Award for Nursing Excellence http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Secretary_Award_for_Nursing_Excellence.asp Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:36:00 EDT
]]>Patricia Toles, Suicide Prevention Coordinator Honored]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Secretary_Award_for_Nursing_Excellence_1338579491029 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Secretary-Award-for-Nursing-Excellence.jpg Patricia Toles, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, her family members and VA leaders at the June, 1, 2012 award ceremony Patricia Toles, Suicide Prevention Coordinator Honored Award for Nursing Excellence Patricia Toles, Suicide Prevention Coordinator Honored VA/DoD's PTSD Coach http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/VA_DoD_PTSD_Coach.asp Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:31:00 EDT
]]>App Wins Innovation Award]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_DoD_PTSD_Coach_1338579193183 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-PTSD-Coach-logo.jpg PTSD Coach Logo App Wins Innovation Award VA/DoD's PTSD Coach App Wins Innovation Award Actor Mark Valley http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Actor_Mark_Valley.asp Fri, 25 May 2012 15:22:00 EDT
]]>Drops by DCVAMC's Welcome Home Celebration!]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Actor_Mark_Valley_1337973495518 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Actor-Mark-Valley.jpg Group of people at a computer Drops by DCVAMC's Welcome Home Celebration! Actor Mark Valley Drops by DCVAMC's Welcome Home Celebration! VA Honors DCVAMC Nurse http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/VA_Honors_DCVAMC_Nurse.asp Thu, 17 May 2012 13:46:00 EDT
]]>Patricia Toles-Lucas receives VA top nursing award]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Honors_DCVAMC_Nurse_1337276879046 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Toles-Lucas.jpg Patricia Toles-Lucas, RN, Suicide Prevention Coordinator Patricia Toles-Lucas receives VA top nursing award VA Honors DCVAMC Nurse Patricia Toles-Lucas receives VA top nursing award Cutting the Ribbon http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Cutting_the_Ribbon.asp Thu, 10 May 2012 13:23:00 EDT
]]>VA and local officials cut the ribbon for the new CRRC]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Cutting_the_Ribbon_1336670771165 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-crrc-opening.jpg VA and local officials cutting a large red ribbon in front of the new Community Resource and Referral Center for Homeless and at-risk Veterans. VA and local officials cut the ribbon for the new CRRC Cutting the Ribbon VA and local officials cut the ribbon for the new CRRC Construction Underway for New Women's Pavilion http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Construction_Underway_for_New_Women_s_Pavilion.asp Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:57:00 EDT
]]>Construction begins to accommodate growing number of women Veterans]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Construction_Underway_for_New_Women_s_Pavilion_1335812030789 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-women-pavilion.jpg Artist's rendition of the Women's Pavilion Waiting Area Construction begins to accommodate growing number of women Veterans Women's Pavilion Underway Construction begins to accommodate growing number of women Veterans CRRC Ribbon Cutting, May 9 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/CRRC_Ribbon_Cutting_May_9.asp Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:20:00 EDT
]]>Homeless Vets soon to have 24-hr access to help]]> templatedata/content/features/data/CRRC_Ribbon_Cutting_May_9_1332357795856 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-new-CRRC.jpg The CRRC, located on 1500 Franklin St., will undergo extensive renovation before its grand opening May 9 Homeless Vets soon to have 24-hr access to help CRRC Ribbon Cutting, May 9 Homeless Vets soon to have 24-hr access to help 2012 National VA Research Week: April 23-27 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/2012_National_VA_Research_Week.asp Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:56:00 EDT
]]>This year's theme is "VA Research: Caring for Veterans through Discovery & Collaboration." DCVAMC's Research Service will be hosting a variety of presentations April 23-27]]> templatedata/content/features/data/2012_National_VA_Research_Week_1334951909893 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-2012-National-VA-Research-Week.jpg April 23-27 This year's theme is "VA Research: Caring for Veterans through Discovery & Collaboration." DCVAMC's Research Service will be hosting a variety of presentations April 23-27 National VA Research Week This year's theme is "VA Research: Caring for Veterans through Discovery & Collaboration." DCVAMC's Research Service will be hosting a variety of presentations April 23-27 Job Fair and Expo for Veterans http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Job_Fair_and_Expo_for_Veterans.asp Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:34:00 EDT
]]>Stop by the Washington DC VA Medical Center's booth at the Job Fair and Expo for Veterans April 19 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Joint Base Andrews Community Center. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Job_Fair_and_Expo_for_Veterans_1333463854716 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-job-fair.jpg A technical school representative speaks with a Veteran. Stop by the Washington DC VA Medical Center's booth at the Job Fair and Expo for Veterans April 19 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Joint Base Andrews Community Center. Job Fair and Expo for Veterans Stop by the Washington DC VA Medical Center's booth at the Job Fair and Expo for Veterans April 19 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Joint Base Andrews Community Center. Art that Heals Broken Lives http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Art_that_Heals_Broken_Lives.asp Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EDT
]]>At the DC VA Medical Center Creative Arts Heal War Wounds]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Art_that_Heals_Broken_Lives_1331053354591 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-willie-parker.jpg Mr. Parker is a self-taught artist who has only been painting for three years. He says painting helps him relax. At the DC VA Medical Center Creative Arts Heal War Wounds Art that Heals Broken Lives At the DC VA Medical Center Creative Arts Heal War Wounds Breast Cancer Research http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Breast_Cancer_Research.asp Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:03:00 EDT
]]>DCVAMC Researchers Explore New Ways to Stop Tumors]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Breast_Cancer_Research_1330704314656 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-breast-cancer-research.jpg DCVAMC Researchers Explore New Ways to Stop Tumors DCVAMC Researchers Explore New Ways to Stop Tumors Breast Cancer Research DCVAMC Researchers Explore New Ways to Stop Tumors Dr. Gregory Trachiotis named a "Top Doctor" http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Dr_Gregory_Trachiotis_named_a_Top_Doctor.asp Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:31:00 EDT
]]>Washingtonian Magazine recognizes Chief, Cardiac Surgery]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Dr_Gregory_Trachiotis_named_a_Top_Doctor_1330443232385 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-D-T-TopDoctor.jpg Dr. Trachiotis performing surgery Washingtonian Magazine recognizes Chief, Cardiac Surgery Top Doctor Washingtonian Magazine recognizes Chief, Cardiac Surgery New Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) to open in April http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/New_Community_Resource_and_Referral_Center_CRRC_to_open_in_April.asp Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:55:00 EDT
]]>DCVAMC's Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) will bring community partners who serve homeless Veterans under one roof]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_Community_Resource_and_Referral_Center_CRRC_to_open_in_April_1328896654639 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-new-CRRC.jpg The CRRC on 1500 Franklin St. will undergo extensive renovation before it opens in April. DCVAMC's Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) will bring community partners who serve homeless Veterans under one roof New CRRC to Open in April DCVAMC's Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) will bring community partners who serve homeless Veterans under one roof Million Veteran Program http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Million_Veteran_Program.asp Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:37:00 EDT
]]>A research initiative that could impact the course of health care in the future. To participate call the toll-free MVP call center number (866-441-6075)]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Million_Veteran_Program_1323790733635 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-MVP-logo.jpg MVP logo A research initiative that could impact the course of health care in the future. To participate call the toll-free MVP call center number (866-441-6075) Million Veteran Program A research initiative that could impact the course of health care in the future. To participate call the toll-free MVP call center number (866-441-6075) Oncologist's Perspective – Grand Rounds http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Oncologist_Perspective_Grand_Rounds.asp Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:43:00 EDT
]]>Oncologist's Perspective – Grand Rounds. Feb. 8, 12-1 p.m. , Medical Center Auditorium]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Oncologist_Perspective_Grand_Rounds_1328035640422 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-live-logo.jpg LIVE logo Oncologist's Perspective – Grand Rounds. Feb. 8, 12-1 p.m. , Medical Center Auditorium Oncologist’s Perspective Oncologist's Perspective – Grand Rounds. Feb. 8, 12-1 p.m. , Medical Center Auditorium DCVAMC Surgeon Honored http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/DCVAMC_Surgeon_Honored.asp Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:56:00 EDT
]]>Chief of Cardiac Surgery Named a "Super Doctor"]]> templatedata/content/features/data/DCVAMC_Surgeon_Honored_1323291615842 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-surgeon-honored.jpg Dr. Gregory Trachiotis, Chief of Cardiac Surgery Chief of Cardiac Surgery Named a "Super Doctor" DCVAMC Surgeon Honored Chief of Cardiac Surgery Named a "Super Doctor" Coat Drive for Homeless Veterans http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Coat_Drive_for_Homeless_Veterans.asp Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:22:00 EDT
]]>Zip Dry Cleaners is collecting gently used coats and winter clothing to be distributed at the Winterhaven Homeless Stand Down Jan. 21. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Coat_Drive_for_Homeless_Veterans_1319735663012 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-coat-drive.jpg Zip Dry Cleaners is collecting gently used coats and winter clothing to be distributed at the Winterhaven Homeless Stand Down Jan. 21. Zip Dry Cleaners is collecting gently used coats and winter clothing to be distributed at the Winterhaven Homeless Stand Down Jan. 21. Coat Drive Zip Dry Cleaners is collecting gently used coats and winter clothing to be distributed at the Winterhaven Homeless Stand Down Jan. 21. DCVAMC Recognized by NCPS http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/DCVAMC_Recognized_by_NCPS.asp Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:41:00 EDT
]]>The VA National Center for Patient Safety has recently awarded the Washington DC VA Medical Center (DCVAMC) with the Gold Cornerstone Award. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/DCVAMC_Recognized_by_NCPS_1321559016410 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Cornerstone-Award.jpg A Patient Safety Committee reviews a root cause analysis The VA National Center for Patient Safety has recently awarded the Washington DC VA Medical Center (DCVAMC) with the Gold Cornerstone Award. DCVAMC Recognized by NCPS The VA National Center for Patient Safety has recently awarded the Washington DC VA Medical Center (DCVAMC) with the Gold Cornerstone Award. DCVAMC Doctor and NP Honored http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Doctor_and_NP_Honored.asp Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:52:00 EDT
]]>Dr. Richard Rosse and Nurse Practitioner Recognized for Excellence ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Doctor_and_NP_Honored_1320778485959 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-rosse-maloni.jpg Nurse Practitioner Heidi Maloni and Dr. Richard Rosse Dr. Richard Rosse and Nurse Practitioner Recognized for Excellence DCVAMC Doctor and NP Honored Dr. Richard Rosse and Nurse Practitioner Recognized for Excellence Military Resource Fair http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Military_Resource_Fair.asp Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:46:00 EDT
]]>Active duty, Veterans and family members are invited to come learn about the services available in your community. Nov. 5 at White Flint Mall]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Military_Resource_Fair_1320083847172 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Military-Resource-Fair.jpg Active duty, Veterans and family members are invited to come learn about the services available in your community. Active duty, Veterans and family members are invited to come learn about the services available in your community. Nov. 5 at White Flint Mall Military Resource Fair Active duty, Veterans and family members are invited to come learn about the services available in your community. Nov. 5 at White Flint Mall Free Flu Shot Clinic http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Free_Flu_Shot_Clinic.asp Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:52:00 EDT
]]>Clinic Begins October 11 for Enrolled Veterans- No Appointment Needed]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Free_Flu_Shot_Clinic_1316709408379 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-flushot.jpg Nurse administers flu shot to a patient Clinic Begins October 11 for Enrolled Veterans- No Appointment Needed Free Flu Shot Clinic Clinic Begins October 11 for Enrolled Veterans- No Appointment Needed Equine-assisted Therapy http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Equine_assisted_Therapy.asp Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:54:00 EDT
]]>Getting a leg up on recovery]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Equine_assisted_Therapy_1318949384876 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Equine-Therapy.jpg Veteran on a horse being led down a path on Fort Meyer as part of a Therapeutic Horseback Riding Getting a leg up on recovery Equine-assisted Therapy Getting a leg up on recovery St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Oyster_Festival.asp Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:42:00 EDT
]]>St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival. DCVAMC Reaches Out to Vets at the Festival Oct. 15-16]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Oyster_Festival_1318513171085 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Oysterfest-crop.jpg DCVAMC information booth, Mobile Vet Center and participants of last year’s Oyster Festival St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival. DCVAMC Reaches Out to Vets at the Festival Oct. 15-16 Oyster Festival St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival. DCVAMC Reaches Out to Vets at the Festival Oct. 15-16 DCVAMC Partners in Worldwide Studies http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Partners_in_Worldwide_Studies.asp Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:25:00 EDT
]]>Study led by DCVAMC Psychiatrist Finds Genetics Contributes to Mental Illness]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Partners_in_Worldwide_Studies_1317911165822 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-partners-worldwide.jpg Left to right: DCVAMC Researchers Richard Amdur, Ph.D along with Marc Blackman, MD, DCVAMC’s Chief of Research; and Ayman Fanous, MD Study led by DCVAMC Psychiatrist Finds Genetics Contributes to Mental Illness Partners in Worldwide Studies Study led by DCVAMC Psychiatrist Finds Genetics Contributes to Mental Illness WRIISC Director Appointed to GHUCCTS Board http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/WRIISC_Director_Appointed_to_GHUCCTS_Board.asp Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:47:00 EDT
]]>Dr. Matthew Reinhard Joins the Georgetown, Howard Research Advisory Board]]> templatedata/content/features/data/WRIISC_Director_Appointed_to_GHUCCTS_Board_1316612873576 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Matthew-Reinhard.jpg Dr. Matthew Reinhard who serves as director of DCVAMC’s War Related Illness and Injury Study Center Dr. Matthew Reinhard Joins the Georgetown, Howard Research Advisory Board GHUCCTS Advisory Board Dr. Matthew Reinhard Joins the Georgetown, Howard Research Advisory Board DCVAMC Social Worker Honored http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/DCVAMC_Social_Worker_Honored.asp Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:36:00 EDT
]]>DCVAMC Social Worker Kathleen M. Dinegar was recently honored with the Under Secretary of Health Award for Excellence in Social Work Practice. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/DCVAMC_Social_Worker_Honored_1314023939406 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-social-worker-honored.jpg Kathleen Dinegar, LICSW DCVAMC Social Worker Kathleen M. Dinegar was recently honored with the Under Secretary of Health Award for Excellence in Social Work Practice. DCVAMC Social Worker Honored DCVAMC Social Worker Kathleen M. Dinegar was recently honored with the Under Secretary of Health Award for Excellence in Social Work Practice. VA Issue Caregiver Payments http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/VA_Issue_Caregiver_Payments.asp Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:15:00 EDT
]]>VA sending out monthly stipend payments.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Issue_Caregiver_Payments_1310404585587 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/VA-Issue-Caregiver-Payments.jpg Caregiver support logo VA sending out monthly stipend payments. VA Issue Caregiver Payments VA sending out monthly stipend payments. Prosthetics Service Helps Restore Veteran’s Athletic Ability http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Prosthetics_Service_Helps_Restore_Veteran_s_Athletic_Ability.asp Mon, 04 Jul 2011 19:00:00 EDT
]]>Prosthetics Service Helps Restore Veteran’s Athletic Ability]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Prosthetics_Service_Helps_Restore_Veteran_s_Athletic_Ability_1312498710649 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Prosthetics_JoeRace.jpg Joe Racing Prosthetics Service Helps Restore Veteran’s Athletic Ability Veteran's Athletics Restored Prosthetics Service Helps Restore Veteran’s Athletic Ability Overdue Recognition for Woman AF Pilot http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Overdue_Recognition_for_Woman_AF_Pilot.asp Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:37:00 EDT
]]>WWII Women Air Force Service Pilot (WASP) 1st Lt. Elaine Harmon didn't join the military for recognition but she certainly earned it. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Overdue_Recognition_for_Woman_AF_Pilot_1307385507015 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-WASPHarmon.jpg Elaine Harmon WWII Women Air Force Service Pilot (WASP) 1st Lt. Elaine Harmon didn't join the military for recognition but she certainly earned it. AF Women Recognized WWII Women Air Force Service Pilot (WASP) 1st Lt. Elaine Harmon didn't join the military for recognition but she certainly earned it. First VA2K June 2 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/First_VA2K_June_2.asp Wed, 11 May 2011 10:33:00 EDT
]]>Walk to benefit Homeless Veterans]]> templatedata/content/features/data/First_VA2K_June_2_1305124462309 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-photo-VA2K.jpg Washington DC VA Medical Center employees set up the donation box for the VA2K event to benefit homeless Veterans. Walk to benefit Homeless Veterans First VA2K June 2 Walk to benefit Homeless Veterans DCVAMC Recognized by National Center for Patient Safety http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/DCVAMC_Recognized_by_National_Center_for_Patient_Safety.asp Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:55:00 EDT
]]>DC VA Medical Center Awarded Gold Cornerstone Award]]> templatedata/content/features/data/DCVAMC_Recognized_by_National_Center_for_Patient_Safety_1302634354133 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Patient-Safety-Award.jpg Cause Analysis Team meets to address patient safety issues. DC VA Medical Center Awarded Gold Cornerstone Award Patient Safety Award DC VA Medical Center Awarded Gold Cornerstone Award Charlotte Hall CBOC http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Charlotte_Hall_CBOC.asp Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:47:00 EDT
]]>Providing quality care to Veterans in Southern Maryland]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Charlotte_Hall_CBOC_1301943185255 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Visit-Charlotte-Hall-CBOC.jpg Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, Acting Medical Center Director Jeffrey Gering and VISN 5 Director Fernando Rivera during a March 28 visit to the Charlotte Hall CBOC . Providing quality care to Veterans in Southern Maryland Charlotte Hall CBOC Providing quality care to Veterans in Southern Maryland Minority Veterans Town Hall http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Minority_Veterans_Town_Hall.asp Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:26:00 EDT
]]>The Department of Veterans Affairs' Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans will conduct a Town Hall Meeting in Springfield, VA and invite you to attend. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Minority_Veterans_Town_Hall_1300908033770 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Minority-Vets-Town-Hall.jpg Veteran saluting The Department of Veterans Affairs' Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans will conduct a Town Hall Meeting in Springfield, VA and invite you to attend. Town Hall Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs' Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans will conduct a Town Hall Meeting in Springfield, VA and invite you to attend. March 30th 2011 - Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans reunion http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Welcome_Home_Vietnam_Veterans_reunion.asp Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EDT
]]>March 30th 2011. Montgomery County to host Welcome Home Reunion for Vietnam Veterans. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Welcome_Home_Vietnam_Veterans_reunion_1300385013623 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Welcome-Home-Vietnam-Veterans-reunion.jpg Vietnam Wall with flag and flowers March 30th 2011. Montgomery County to host Welcome Home Reunion for Vietnam Veterans. Vietnam Veterans Reunion March 30th 2011. Montgomery County to host Welcome Home Reunion for Vietnam Veterans. Study Led by DCVAMC Physician Published in JAMA http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Study_Led_by_DCVAMC_Physician_Published_in_JAMA.asp Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:55:00 EDT
]]>Physicians Using Twitter Would Benefit From Greater Accountability]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Study_Led_by_DCVAMC_Physician_Published_in_JAMA_1298044670774 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Twitter-study-JAMA.jpg A study led by Washington DC VA Medical Center physician, Katherine Chretien, MD Physicians Using Twitter Would Benefit From Greater Accountability JAMA publishes Twitter study Physicians Using Twitter Would Benefit From Greater Accountability Healthwise for Life http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Healthwise_for_Life.asp Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:40:00 EDT
]]>Self-care guide books now available. Pick up your copy at your next Medical Center visit]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Healthwise_for_Life_1297194199958 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumnail-Healthwise-for-Life-cover.jpg Healthwise for Life, a self-care guide book available for DCVAMC enrolled Veterans Self-care guide books now available. Pick up your copy at your next Medical Center visit Healthwise for Life Self-care guide books now available. Pick up your copy at your next Medical Center visit LIVe Program Gives Diabetics a New Treatment Approach http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/LIVe_Program.asp Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:50:00 EDT
]]>DCVAMC introduces holistic approach to Diabetes treatment.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/LIVe_Program_1294426526705 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-LIVe-Program2.jpg The LIVe Program incorporates art therapy to reduce stress and improve the health of diabetics. DCVAMC introduces holistic approach to Diabetes treatment. LIVe Program for Diabetics DCVAMC introduces holistic approach to Diabetes treatment. Renovation to Begin Soon On 4C http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Renovation_to_Begin_Soon_On_4C.asp Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:02:00 EDT
]]>New Private Patient Rooms to Create a Better Hospital Experience]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Renovation_to_Begin_Soon_On_4C_1295442290869 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-renovation-4C.jpg FMS Senior Project Manager Melvin Widomski explains the extensive renovation project planned for patient rooms on the 4th floor New Private Patient Rooms to Create a Better Hospital Experience Renovation to Begin Soon On 4C New Private Patient Rooms to Create a Better Hospital Experience Chief Nurse Executive Honored http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Chief_Nurse_Executive_Honored.asp Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:14:00 EDT
]]>Geraldine Feaster, DC VA Medical Center Chief Nurse Executive, Recognized for 45 Years of Service to Veterans of the National Capital Area ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Chief_Nurse_Executive_Honored_1291402765525 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-Geraldine-Feaster.jpg Ms. Geraldine Feaster beside the Pride in Place display created to honor her distinguished career serving Veterans Geraldine Feaster, DC VA Medical Center Chief Nurse Executive, Recognized for 45 Years of Service to Veterans of the National Capital Area Chief Nurse Executive Honored Geraldine Feaster, DC VA Medical Center Chief Nurse Executive, Recognized for 45 Years of Service to Veterans of the National Capital Area Secretary Visits Medical Center on Christmas http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Secretary_Visits_Medical_Center_on_Christmas.asp Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:25:00 EDT
]]>On Christmas Day, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki and Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Scott Gould paid a surprise visit to hospitalized Veterans at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Secretary_Visits_Medical_Center_on_Christmas_1293560791251 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-SEC-VA-xma.jpg Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki presents a special VA coin to a hospitalized Veteran on Christmas Day. On Christmas Day, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki and Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Scott Gould paid a surprise visit to hospitalized Veterans at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. Secretary Visits on Christmas On Christmas Day, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki and Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Scott Gould paid a surprise visit to hospitalized Veterans at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. Life is Sacred, Celebrate Healthy Native Communities http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Life_is_Sacred_Celebrate_Healthy_Native_Communities.asp Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:30:00 EDT
]]>Penny Gamble-Williams, Native American member of the Chappaquiddick Tribe of the Wampanoag Nation of Massachusetts was the keynote presenter at the Medical Center's recent Native American Indian Heritage Month Program.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Life_is_Sacred_Celebrate_Healthy_Native_Communities_1290544379663 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-native-american-indian-heritage.jpg Penny Gamble-Williams, tribal leader and writer presented at the Native American Heritage Celebration Penny Gamble-Williams, Native American member of the Chappaquiddick Tribe of the Wampanoag Nation of Massachusetts was the keynote presenter at the Medical Center's recent Native American Indian Heritage Month Program. Native American Heritage Month Penny Gamble-Williams, Native American member of the Chappaquiddick Tribe of the Wampanoag Nation of Massachusetts was the keynote presenter at the Medical Center's recent Native American Indian Heritage Month Program. Taking Care: There's No Place Like Home http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/caregiver.asp Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:18:00 EDT
]]>Grace Bennes is the primary care giver at home for her husband Veteran Eddie . It's a big job, but she would have it no other way. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/caregiver_1288898509994 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-photo-caregiver.jpg Eddie Bennes (left) and his wife Grace Grace Bennes is the primary care giver at home for her husband Veteran Eddie . It's a big job, but she would have it no other way. There's No Place Like Home Grace Bennes is the primary care giver at home for her husband Veteran Eddie . It's a big job, but she would have it no other way. DCVAMC Nurses Receive Nursing Innovation Award http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Innovators.asp Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:30:00 EDT
]]>A team from DCVAMC Nursing Service was recently honored with the VHA Nursing Innovation Award for developing and implementing a post-master's certificate distance learning collaborative to train Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNLs) with Oakland University.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Innovators_1288117956234 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-photo-Nurse-Innovator-award.jpg Nursing Innovators: Cheryl Landry, Leslie Rodriguez, Alma Holly, Stephanie Montague and Leslie Rowan A team from DCVAMC Nursing Service was recently honored with the VHA Nursing Innovation Award for developing and implementing a post-master's certificate distance learning collaborative to train Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNLs) with Oakland University. Nurses Earn Innovation Award A team from DCVAMC Nursing Service was recently honored with the VHA Nursing Innovation Award for developing and implementing a post-master's certificate distance learning collaborative to train Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNLs) with Oakland University. Prompt Action by DCVAMC Staffer Helps At-Risk Veteran http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/promptaction.asp Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:00:00 EDT
]]>Read about an employee hero, Joseph Davis, and how he used the VA's Suicide Prevention Hotline to help a Veteran in distress.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/promptaction_1287425117145 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-lifesaver.jpg Joseph Davis, DCVAMC Fiscal Service Read about an employee hero, Joseph Davis, and how he used the VA's Suicide Prevention Hotline to help a Veteran in distress. Prompt Action Saves Veteran Read about an employee hero, Joseph Davis, and how he used the VA's Suicide Prevention Hotline to help a Veteran in distress. Disability Exam Speeds Veteran's Return to the Road of Independence http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/independence.asp Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:59:00 EDT
]]>DES is a VA/DoD all-in-one medical exam that determines fitness to return to duty and also rates the Soldier on any service connected disability. Read about how the exam quickly transitioned Sgt. Michael Beck to VA health care and benefits, including a new set of wheels and a chance to fulfill his dreams.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Disability_Exam_Speeds_Veteran_s_Return_to_the_Road_of_Independence_1287425630571 http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/images/thumbnail-truck.jpg Sgt. Michael Beck shows-off his new truck to C&P Physician, Kenneth Steadman, M.D. DES is a VA/DoD all-in-one medical exam that determines fitness to return to duty and also rates the Soldier on any service connected disability. Read about how the exam quickly transitioned Sgt. Michael Beck to VA health care and benefits, including a new set of wheels and a chance to fulfill his dreams. On the Road of Independence DES is a VA/DoD all-in-one medical exam that determines fitness to return to duty and also rates the Soldier on any service connected disability. Read about how the exam quickly transitioned Sgt. Michael Beck to VA health care and benefits, including a new set of wheels and a chance to fulfill his dreams.