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Peer to Peer- Everyone falls down. However, that simple fact is easy to forget in the middle of a tumble. What cushions the landing is having the support of others who know what it’s like; our peers.
Sharing Boards- New medications, new instruction, lab tests, x-rays, doctors’ orders, physical therapy, RNs, LVNS, CNAs, pharmacists, unit clerks…these are just a few of the things patients and their families have to think about during a hospital stay. We think we have the answer.
Care with Independence- Nursing homes and privacy don’t seem to go hand-in-hand. For Veterans requiring long-term or complex medical care, the support that a nursing home offers has been the only choice leaving some Veterans to stay in situations bad for their own care. Now, however, the Amarillo VA Health Care System offers Medical Foster Care.
Volunteer Host- As you arrive at the VA, you encounter a Host, who shows you right to the door of your favorite uncle’s room. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer at the Amarillo VA to become a Host, call 806-354-7811 to sign up today. Qualifications include polished appearance, helpful attitude and good communication skills.
Flu Vaccines Available- There is a flu outbreak across the country and the Amarillo VA has plenty of flu vaccine. Staff are ready, willing and able to provide Veterans with this immunization at any appointment in any of our locations in Texas and New Mexico.
Resolutions- Resolutions don’t last. So says Stacy McCord, Clinical Psychologist and Health Behavior Coordinator for the Amarillo VA Health Care System. Often times we haven’t really thought through our motivation and commitment to the resolution. Motivation is sure to wax and wane. When it wanes, we’ll give up easily if we haven’t connected the resolution to our core values and made a firm commitment and plan for success.
De-Stress the Mess- Stress kills. Stress is part of every-day life, sure, but too much stress can create a mess of health risks. The damages of stress quickly add up and go unrecognizable in that mess. We can lose track of the signs of stress like difficulty concentrating, feeling worried or afraid, and being irritable towards others. Physical signs can be muscle tension, sweaty palms, pounding heart, or exhaustion. Occasional stress is normal. When stress becomes too much, learning to manage stress is important.
Rural Health- How does the Amarillo VA Health Care System care for 24,000+ Veterans spread across 63 counties covering 76,670 square miles? Answer: By providing quality services to Veterans in rural communities with community-based outpatient clinics (CBOC) such as the one in Childress, Texas and telehealth services.
From the Veterans Health Administration
Memorial Day - When America Remembers- Memorial Day — a time for the nation to pause and remember the service of deceased Veterans and military members who died on active duty, a time when Americans honor the fallen.
VA Launches Hotline for Women Veterans- The Department of Veterans Affairs has a new hotline to respond to questions from Veterans, their families and caregivers about the many VA services and resources available to women Veterans.
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.
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