Local Features - VA St. Louis Healthcare System http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/index.asp Listing of local health features. en-us Copyright 2010 VA http://www.va.gov/rss Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:26:00 CST Caregiver support volunteers develop meaningful relationships with veterans http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/Caregiver_support_volunteers_develop_meaningful_relationships_with_veterans.asp Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:00:00 CST
]]>Caregiver support volunteers develop meaningful relationships with veterans]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Caregiver_support_volunteers_develop_meaningful_relationships_with_veterans_1327355413831 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/Claude_and_Nancy_Lee_Caregiver_Home.jpg Claude and Nancy Lee during volunteer caregiver support visit Army Veteran Claude Lee and his wife, Nancy, in their O’Fallon, MO home during a recent caregiver volunteer visit. Caregiver support volunteers Caregiver support volunteers develop meaningful relationships with veterans Blues Bring Joy to JB Veterans http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/Blues_Bring_Joy_to_JB_veterans.asp Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:46:00 CST
]]>Players from the St. Louis Blues hockey team paid a visit to the JB Divsion of the St. Louis VA Medical Center]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Blues_Bring_Joy_to_JB_veterans_1321642081477 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/2011BluesJBVisit180x130.jpg Forward Jamie Langenbrunner (L) and defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk brought the Blues’ winning ways to Jefferson Barracks and veteran Matthew Nichols during their recent visit. The St. Louis Blues, with new head coach Ken Hitchcock at the helm, are busy racking up wins and making an early run towards the top of the Western Conference standings. Even with all the great play on the ice and excitement surrounding the team, forward Jamie Langenbrunner and defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk made time to visit some veterans at the Jefferson Barracks campus spinal cord unit. Blues Bring Joy to JB Veterans Players from the St. Louis Blues hockey team paid a visit to the JB Divsion of the St. Louis VA Medical Center Five Local Veterans Attended the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/Five_Local_Veterans_Attended_the_National_Veterans_Creative_Arts_Festival.asp Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:53:00 CST
]]>The 2011 National Creative Arts Festival in Fayetteville Arkansas was attended by five local St. Louis area veterans.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Five_Local_Veterans_Attended_the_National_Veterans_Creative_Arts_Festival_1321365318093 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/Pellicar180x130.JPG Emil S. St. Pellicer at the National Creative Arts Festival in Fayetteville Arkansas The week of October 17th created a memorable and rewarding experience for five St. Louis veterans and their families. The artistic, musical, dance and creative writing talents of our nations veterans were highlighted at the 2011 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival, held this year in Fayetteville Arkansas. Local Veterans Attend CARF! The 2011 National Creative Arts Festival in Fayetteville Arkansas was attended by five local St. Louis area veterans. First Lady and MLB Make World Series Extra Special for Veterans and Their Families http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/First_Lady_and_MLB_Make_World_Series_Extra_Special_for_Veterans_and_Their_Families.asp Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:19:00 CST
]]>First Lady Michele Obama visits the St. Louis VAMC on the World Series opening game day]]> templatedata/content/features/data/First_Lady_and_MLB_Make_World_Series_Extra_Special_for_Veterans_and_Their_Families_1320788335897 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/MLBVisitSTLVAMC180x130.jpg Nearly 100 veterans and family members at the Jefferson Barracks campus got a special visit from the first lady and baseball commissioner thanking them for their service. Both the White House and MLB rolled out programs dedicated to helping veterans and their families. Nearly 100 veterans and family members at the Jefferson Barracks campus got a special visit from the first lady and baseball commissioner thanking them for their service. Both the White House and MLB rolled out programs dedicated to helping veterans and their families. First Lady Visits St. Louis VA First Lady Michele Obama visits the St. Louis VAMC on the World Series opening game day Vets Hone Their Skills Locally for National Competition http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/Vets_Hone_Their_Skills_Locally_for_National_Competition.asp Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:48:00 CDT
]]>Local Golden Age Games held at St. Louis VAMC Jefferson Barracks Division used by vets to prepare for the National Golden Age Games being held in St. Louis in 2012]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Vets_Hone_Their_Skills_Locally_for_National_Competition_1319723542279 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/John_Atkins180x130.jpg U.S. Navy veteran John Atkins takes aim during the shuffleboard competition at the 2011 Local Golden Age Games held in the Jefferson Barracks campus gym. Atkins, 91, was a Machinist Mate 3rd Class on the Battleship Missouri when Japan formerly surrendered to end WWII. The gym at Jefferson Barracks Division of the St. Louis VA Medical Center bustled with veterans giving their all for a chance to win a Gold Medal and bragging rights in the annual Olympic-style competition dubbed the Local Golden Age Games. Local Golden Age Games Local Golden Age Games held at St. Louis VAMC Jefferson Barracks Division used by vets to prepare for the National Golden Age Games being held in St. Louis in 2012 Milwaukee Brewers players bring unexpected smiles to veterans http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/Milwaukee_Brewers_Players_Visit_Vets_at_John_Cochran.asp Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:53:00 CDT
]]>Brewers players visit veterans at St. Louis VAMC]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Milwaukee_Brewers_Players_Visit_Vets_at_John_Cochran_1316181301690 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/Brewers_PaulKettler180x130.jpg Milwaukee Brewers players LaTroy Hawkins (left) and Jonathan Lucroy pose with veteran Paul Kettler during a recent visit to John Cochran VA Medical Center. Brewers’ pitcher and catcher team bring winning combination and good humor to veterans at the St. Louis VA Medical Center. Despite the MLB playoff picture favoring Milwaukee in the NL Central Division, the players and the veterans enjoyed each other’s company. Brewers Players Visit Vets Brewers players visit veterans at St. Louis VAMC Washington MO Clinic Grand Opening http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/Washington_MO_Clinic_Grand_Opening.asp Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:02:00 CDT
]]>Grand opening of the Washington MO veterans clinic]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Washington_MO_Clinic_Grand_Opening_1308841730695 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/WASHINGTON_CBOC180x130.jpg Picture of the St. Louis VA's new clinic in Washington MO The St. Louis VA Medical Center announces the opening of its new outpatient clinic in Washington MO. It is located at 1627 A Roy Drive in Washington, MO 63090. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Thursday, June 30. Washington MO Clinic Open! Grand opening of the Washington MO veterans clinic My HealtheVet Secure Messaging Now Available http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/My_HealtheVet_Secure_Messaging_Now_Available.asp Tue, 31 May 2011 08:30:00 CDT
]]>Secure message function on My HealtheVet]]> templatedata/content/features/data/My_HealtheVet_Secure_Messaging_Now_Available_1303332829981 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/MHV_SM180_130.JPG Logo for Secure Message function on My HealtheVet Your body aches, and you just know that you have the flu. You take your temperature and it is normal - 98.6 degrees. Do you need to see your doctor? You remember carrying a lot of boxes up the stairs this morning - could that be why your back hurts? By using Secure Messaging through your My HealtheVet account, you can ask questions about health issues and get a rapid response from your VA medical team. Secure Messaging and MHV Secure message function on My HealtheVet St. Louis Patient Safety Program Receives Cornerstone Award http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/St_Louis_Patient_Safety_Program_Receives_Cornerstone_Award.asp Wed, 04 May 2011 13:10:00 CDT
]]>Cornerstone Award for Patient Safety Program at the St. Louis VA Medical Center]]> templatedata/content/features/data/St_Louis_Patient_Safety_Program_Receives_Cornerstone_Award_1304533052447 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/NCPSafety_logo180_130.jpg National Center for Patient Safety Logo The National Center for Patient Safety recognized the St. Louis VA Medical Center with a Cornerstone Award for 2010. This award is one of the highest honors bestowed by NCPS. Only facilities that have significantly exceeded required standards for root case analysis (RCAs) focused on quality, timeliness and quantity are recognized with this award. Cornerstone Award Cornerstone Award for Patient Safety Program at the St. Louis VA Medical Center Welcome Home Celebration St. Louis http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/Welcome_Home_Celebration_St_Louis.asp Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:23:00 CDT
]]>Invitation to the 2011 Welcome Home Celebration in St. Louis MO]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Welcome_Home_Celebration_St_Louis_1302888903934 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/WelcomeHome_180_130.jpg Welcome Home Celebration Logo The St. Louis VA medical center is proud to host our Fourth Welcome Home Celebration. This free, family friendly event will be held at The Soldiers Memorial on May 21, 2011. The public is invited to join us as we honor our nation’s heroes. Welcome Home Invitation to the 2011 Welcome Home Celebration in St. Louis MO Occupational Therapist: Building the Skills for the Job of Living http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/Occupational_Therapist_Building_the_Skills_for_the_Job_of_Living.asp Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:02:00 CDT
]]>Story about the importance of Occupational Therapy with April being celebrated as occupational therapy month. Occupational Therapy enables our Veterans to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, prevent or live better with injury, illness, or disability. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Occupational_Therapist_Building_the_Skills_for_the_Job_of_Living_1302282272441 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/JCOT_180_130.JPG JC Division Occupational Therapy Team Occupational Therapy enables our Veterans to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, prevent or live better with injury, illness, or disability. OT Builds Skills Story about the importance of Occupational Therapy with April being celebrated as occupational therapy month. Occupational Therapy enables our Veterans to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, prevent or live better with injury, illness, or disability. St. Louis VA Opens Redesigned Heart Station http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/St_Louis_VA_Opens_Redesigned.asp Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:58:00 CDT
]]>News feature about the St. Louis VA Medical Center's newly redesigned Heart Station. The new, expanded Heart Station features an upgraded system for patient monitoring. The redesigned area also expands the telemetry unit and provides an additional 28 beds with monitoring capability.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/St_Louis_VA_Opens_Redesigned_1301673571998 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/HeartMonitor180_130.jpg Director Rima Nelson is joined by cardiology staff members for the ribbon cutting St. Louis VA Medical Center is proud to announce the opening of the newly redesigned Heart Station. This new, expanded Heart Station features an upgraded system for patient monitoring. The redesigned area also expands the telemetry unit and provides an additional 28 beds with monitoring capability. Redesigned Heart Station News feature about the St. Louis VA Medical Center's newly redesigned Heart Station. The new, expanded Heart Station features an upgraded system for patient monitoring. The redesigned area also expands the telemetry unit and provides an additional 28 beds with monitoring capability. Opioid Addiction Treatment Program Opens in New Location http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/Opioid_Addiction_Treatment_Program.asp Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:10:00 CDT
]]>Opioid Addiction Treatment Program moves to new location]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Opioid_Addiction_Treatment_Program_1301073227679 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/OATP_RibbonCutting_180_130.jpg Ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Opioid Addiction Treatment Program location On Wednesday, March 23 a ribbon cutting celebrated the opening of the New Opioid Addiction Treatment Program. OATP provides 7 day a week treatment for those veterans living with opioid addiction which strives to treat psychiatric co-morbidities and other addictions. This new building provides an environment that is respectful of the privacy of Veterans. OATP's New Location Opioid Addiction Treatment Program moves to new location Contract Awarded for New Sterile Processing Department http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/Contract_Awarded_for_New_Sterile_Processing_Department.asp Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:45:00 CDT
]]>Contract awarded to design and build a new Sterile Processing Department (SPD) area at the VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Contract_Awarded_for_New_Sterile_Processing_Department_1299689237152 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/CS_CardinalHealthIMPRESS_180_130.jpg Employee demonstrating new SPD equipment The VA has awarded a $6.8 million design-build contract for the temporary relocation, future modernization and permanent expansion of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) area at the VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO. New S.P.D. for John Cochran Contract awarded to design and build a new Sterile Processing Department (SPD) area at the VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO. Another Inpatient Unit is Remodeled at St. Louis VA Medical Center http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/Another_Inpatient_Unit_is_Remodeled_at_St_Louis_VA_Medical_Center.asp Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:55:00 CDT
]]>Remodeled patient rooms at the John Cochran Division of the St. Louis VA Medical Center]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Another_Inpatient_Unit_is_Remodeled_at_St_Louis_VA_Medical_Center_1300388138822 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/7N_Pic_180_130.jpg Newly remodeled 7 North Unit at the St. Louis VA Medical Center On Thursday, March 17 Veteran inpatients at the St. Louis VA Medical Center moved into newly renovated rooms in the 7 North inpatient unit after a 16-month project to renovate some of the patient areas. The project resulted in completely renovated bathrooms, repainted walls, remodeled nursing stations and other enhancements. Remodeled Patient Rooms Remodeled patient rooms at the John Cochran Division of the St. Louis VA Medical Center The St. Louis VA Medical Center Re-opens Surgical Suites for Operations http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/The_St_Louis_VA_Medical_Center_Re_opens_Surgical_Suites_for_Operations.asp Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:50:00 CDT
]]>Surgical suites re-open at the St. Louis VAMC]]> templatedata/content/features/data/The_St_Louis_VA_Medical_Center_Re_opens_Surgical_Suites_for_Operations_1299772773485 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/JC_STL_180_130.jpg Exterior picture of the John Cochran Division of the St. Louis VAMC The St. Louis VA Medical Center (VAMC) re-opened surgical suites for operations, ending a safety closure that started after spots were identified on surgical trays prior to any patient procedures. VA experts, private vendors and independent consultants examined every aspect of the medical center's Sterile Processing Department and have verified the process is safe to move forward. Surgical Suites Re-Open Surgical suites re-open at the St. Louis VAMC Setting the Record Straight on Surgery Closure http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/Setting_the_Record_Straight_on_Surgery_Closure.asp Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:15:00 CDT
]]>Temporary closing of surgical suites at the John Cochran Division St. Louis VA Medical Center]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Setting_the_Record_Straight_on_Surgery_Closure_1297361888347 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/SurgicalInstruments02_180x130.jpg Picture of surgical instruments You may have seen or heard news stories about the temporary closing of our surgical suites as we determine the cause of spots appearing on some surgical trays. Some news reports may not tell you that this situation is actually an example of VA's vigilance in providing the safe care you earned serving our Nation. Surgery Closure Temporary closing of surgical suites at the John Cochran Division St. Louis VA Medical Center VA Supporting the Caregivers who Support America’s Heroes http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/VA_Supporting_the_Caregivers_who_Support_America_s_Heroes.asp Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:30:00 CDT
]]>VA's National Caregiver Support Program]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Supporting_the_Caregivers_who_Support_America_s_Heroes_1298652181411 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/Caregiver_180x130.jpg National Caregivers Support Program Logo Just as Veterans were selfless in their service to the United States, some of them have loved ones who have made their own selfless sacrifices to become the primary caregivers of the Veterans they love. Caregivers often leave employment to take on the taxing burdens of providing full-time care for the Veterans they love. VA Caregivers Support VA's National Caregiver Support Program Temptations Review Treats St. Louis Veterans to Free Concert http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/Temptations_Review_Treats_St_Louis_Veterans_to_Free_Concert.asp Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:01:00 CDT
]]>Temptations visit John Conchran to sing for the veterans unable to attend the free Valentines for Veterans Concert at the Fox Theater]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Temptations_Review_Treats_St_Louis_Veterans_to_Free_Concert_1298393337368 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/ValentinesforVeterans180x130.jpg Valentines for Veterans Concert Logo Leroy Edwards got to meet and sing "The Way You Do the Things You Do" with Dennis Edwards, lead singer of the Temptations and lead singer of the Temptations Review, a tribute group performing all of the Temptations hits. The group played a free concert to a packed house of Veterans at the Fabulous Fox Theatre as part of the VA's and Help Hospitalized Veterans (HHV) National Salute to Veteran Patients. However, before the concert the group went to the St. Louis VA Medical Center to visit the hospitalized Veterans unable to attend the concert in their honor. Temptations Visit John Cochran Temptations visit John Conchran to sing for the veterans unable to attend the free Valentines for Veterans Concert at the Fox Theater VA National Salute to Veterans Valentines for Veterans Concert http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/VA_National_Salute_to_Veterans_Valentines_for_Veterans_Concert.asp Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:30:00 CDT
]]>St. Louis VA Medical Center is honored to have been selected for the second consecutive year to host one of the Department of Veterans Affairs' Salute to Veterans Valentines for Veterans Concerts being held around the country. These Concerts are an expression of appreciation and support for our nations’ Veterans and St. Louis is honored to be selected as one of the 2011 Valentines for Veterans Concert sites.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_National_Salute_to_Veterans_Valentines_for_Veterans_Concert_1294259893825 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/ValentinesforVeterans180x130.jpg Valentines for Veterans Concert Logo St. Louis VA Medical Center is honored to have been selected for the second consecutive year to host one of the Department of Veterans Affairs Valentines for Veterans Concerts being held around the country. These concerts are an expression of appreciation and support for our Veterans and their service to our country. Valentines for Veterans St. Louis VA Medical Center is honored to have been selected for the second consecutive year to host one of the Department of Veterans Affairs' Salute to Veterans Valentines for Veterans Concerts being held around the country. These Concerts are an expression of appreciation and support for our nations’ Veterans and St. Louis is honored to be selected as one of the 2011 Valentines for Veterans Concert sites. National Veterans Golden Age Games http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/National_Veterans_Golden_Age_Games.asp Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:30:00 CDT
]]>National Veterans Goldeng Age Games 2012]]> templatedata/content/features/data/National_Veterans_Golden_Age_Games_1294776917287 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/GAG_180x130-Logo.jpg Logo for the 2012 National Veterans Golden Age Games being held in St. Louis MO The St. Louis MO VAMC kicks-off the National Veterans Golden Age Games this Wednesday, January 12 at 3 p.m. Remember that St. Louis VAMC has the honor of hosting the 2012 National Veterans Golden Age Games. Golden Age Games National Veterans Goldeng Age Games 2012 The Official Opening of The VA Fisher House of St. Louis http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/features/fisherhouse.asp Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:00:00 CDT
]]>Mrs. Suzie Schwartz, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, US Representative Russ Carnahan (D, MO-3), and VISN 15 Heartland Network Director, James Floyd joined Fisher House Foundation President David Coker families to officially dedicate the St. Louis Fisher House. They joined a crowd of over 500 who witnessed the official dedication of the Fisher House. Rachael Fernandez, Fisher House Manager, accepted a ceremonial key to the house . The Fisher House of St. Louis which is located on the Jefferson Barracks campus overlooks the Mississippi River. The house has 20 bedrooms, a fully stocked kitchen and several common living room and dining room areas for families to gather and offer each other support and friendship while their loved ones are hospitalized at the VA medical center.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/fisherhouse_1288094607186 http://www.stlouis.va.gov/STLOUIS/images/STLRibbonCutting180x130.jpg Guest line up to tour newly opened Fisher House Mrs. Suzie Schwartz, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, US Representative Russ Carnahan (D, MO-3), and VISN 15 Heartland Network Director, James Floyd joined Fisher House Foundation President David Coker families to officially dedicate the St. Louis Fisher House. St. Louis Fisher House Mrs. Suzie Schwartz, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, US Representative Russ Carnahan (D, MO-3), and VISN 15 Heartland Network Director, James Floyd joined Fisher House Foundation President David Coker families to officially dedicate the St. Louis Fisher House. They joined a crowd of over 500 who witnessed the official dedication of the Fisher House. Rachael Fernandez, Fisher House Manager, accepted a ceremonial key to the house . The Fisher House of St. Louis which is located on the Jefferson Barracks campus overlooks the Mississippi River. The house has 20 bedrooms, a fully stocked kitchen and several common living room and dining room areas for families to gather and offer each other support and friendship while their loved ones are hospitalized at the VA medical center.