VA nursing leadership assesses the needs of new hires to properly set them up for success. The post VA nursing leadership makes new hires a top priority appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers
AI in healthcare and a center of excellence (part V)
“One of the biggest issues we have in the healthcare system is not having enough money (AI) for healthcare, but it is how that money (AI) is spent (deployed).” Health advocate Kat Lahr quote with editing (ACC) We conclude our 5-part series on AI in healthcare systems by introducing a simple strategy for the measurement…
VA research spells out COVID’s down-the-road risks for cardiovascular and mental health
Al-Aly heads up both the Clinical Epidemiology Center and the Research and Development Service at the VA St. Louis Health Care System. He is also a nephrologist—a doctor who specializes in kidney disease—and a clinical epidemiologist with expertise in big data. His group analyzes huge data sets too complex for conventional computer software. The post…
Dr. Leigh Hochberg, pioneer in brain-computer technology, receives 2022 VA Magnuson Award
Hochberg is a researcher at the Providence VA Medical Center in Rhode Island, with more than 17 years’ expertise. He is director of the BrainGate clinical trials—conducted by leading laboratories in neuroscience and neuroengineering—which are focused on developing and testing intracortical brain-computer interfaces (BCI). The post Dr. Leigh Hochberg, pioneer in brain-computer technology, receives 2022 VA Magnuson…
#VetResources Check-In videos provide resources for mental health, coping strategies
Veterans can view the #VetResources Check-In video series with information to support mental health, resiliency, and coping strategies. The post #VetResources Check-In videos provide resources for mental health, coping strategies appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Free career transition services for Veterans
Purepost offers free career transition services, including a variety of guidelines and tools to help Veterans find their next job. The post Free career transition services for Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Medtronic to provide underserved communities with AI
Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), have announced they are working to provide colorectal cancer screening technologies in low income and underserved communities across the United States through the Medtronic Health Equity Assistance Program for colon cancer screening, with support from Amazon Web Services (AWS). The…
VA earns honors as one of “America’s Best Employers” for 2022
An independent survey of best employers featured VA among top 500 large employers in America. The post VA earns honors as one of “America’s Best Employers” for 2022 appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers
Live Whole Health #113: 3-minute breathing space
Your mind and emotions play a key role in your health. Through mindful awareness and self-care tools, you can take charge of your health and well-being to live your life to the fullest. Breathing space is one area of mindful awareness that can help you become fully aware and tuned in to what is going…
National Nutrition Month: Celebrate a world of flavors
National Nutrition Month – This year we are celebrating nutrition and food from cultures and cuisines around the world. The post National Nutrition Month: Celebrate a world of flavors appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Battle Creek VA: No Marine is ever left alone
Marine Corps Corporal Michael Neff was interred with full military honors surrounded by his brothers and sisters-in-arms and VA employees. The post Battle Creek VA: No Marine is ever left alone appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Biloxi VA hosts Mardi Gras parade for Veteran residents… with moon pies!
Gulf Coast VA employees provided Veterans in the organization’s Biloxi, Mississippi, facilities the opportunity to participate in a Gulf Coast tradition – Mardi Gras – Feb. 24. The post Biloxi VA hosts Mardi Gras parade for Veteran residents… with moon pies! appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor