VA Delivering Care "Outside the Box"

15.08.08 - 17:11 ... source : U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

... August 15, 2008 (Printable Version) "The American Veteran" Reports on High Tech and Stimulating SurfWASHINGTON – Using the latest high tech devices as well as the energy of wind and waves, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is helping veterans make health care and health maintenance parts of their everyday routine -- a story which is a highlight of the August edition of "The American Veteran," the Department's monthly half-hour news magazine. "VA brings together the best minds and hearts in many professions to help veterans reclaim their place in the world," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. "These stories spotlight the deep reserve of healing within veterans and their desire to embrace life head on."The top story highlights VA's home telehealth program, where over 30,000 veterans are able to check into their medical center daily without ever leaving home. By entering information into a home monitoring sy ...» Next (HTML)