Local Features - VA NY Harbor Healthcare System

]]>Veterans enrolled in college now have VA representative on site to assist with issues including free tutoring, VA Work Study Opportunities, counseling for stress and coping strategies for classroom difficulties]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Justthehelpyouneed_1368789696307 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/DrBransonwithShinseki_Thumbnail.jpg Dr. Yvette Branson, Clinical Psychologist, with VA Secretary Eric Shinseki Veterans enrolled in college now have VA representative on site to assist with issues including free tutoring, VA Work Study Opportunities, counseling for stress and coping strategies for classroom difficulties Just the help you need Veterans enrolled in college now have VA representative on site to assist with issues including free tutoring, VA Work Study Opportunities, counseling for stress and coping strategies for classroom difficulties VA partners with Robin Hood http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/VApartnerswithRobinHood.asp Tue, 14 May 2013 11:50:00 EDT

]]>Representatives of Single Stop USA, and other Robin Hood funded services recently met with many VA staff members to explain how they can augment the effectiveness of existing VA services.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VApartnerswithRobinHood_1368549279271 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Robin_Hood_Grayce_Wiggins_One_Stop_thumbnail.jpg Grayce Wiggins, One Stop USA, Director of NY Programs Representatives of Single Stop USA, and other Robin Hood funded services recently met with many VA staff members to explain how they can augment the effectiveness of existing VA services. VA partners with Robin Hood Representatives of Single Stop USA, and other Robin Hood funded services recently met with many VA staff members to explain how they can augment the effectiveness of existing VA services. Hope, Health and Women http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/HopeHealthandWomen.asp Fri, 10 May 2013 06:50:00 EDT

]]>Women Veterans and staff members at VA New York Harbor Healthcare System shared their personal stories of overcoming obstacles at the recent annual Women Veteran's Conference held at VA's Brooklyn Campus.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/HopeHealthandWomen_1368184016670 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Annual_Womans_Conference-Panel_Thumbnail.jpg Panelists at 2013 Women's Conference at VA's Brooklyn Campus Women Veterans and staff members at VA New York Harbor Healthcare System shared their personal stories of overcoming obstacles at the recent annual Women Veteran's Conference held at VA's Brooklyn Campus. Hope, Health and Women Women Veterans and staff members at VA New York Harbor Healthcare System shared their personal stories of overcoming obstacles at the recent annual Women Veteran's Conference held at VA's Brooklyn Campus. Climbing the Empire State http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/ClimbingtheEmpireState.asp Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 EDT

]]>Participants in fitness and sports event push themselves forward keeping in mind extraordinary challenges like taking on the number of steps it would take to climb the Empire State building. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/ClimbingtheEmpireState_1368010912081 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Recess_Karen_Fuller_Thumbnail.jpg Karen Fuller, Homeless Program Director Participants in fitness and sports event push themselves forward keeping in mind extraordinary challenges like taking on the number of steps it would take to climb the Empire State building. Climbing the Empire State Participants in fitness and sports event push themselves forward keeping in mind extraordinary challenges like taking on the number of steps it would take to climb the Empire State building. Peer Specialist Career Track http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/CareerTrackforPeerSpecialists.asp Thu, 02 May 2013 11:00:00 EDT

]]>Mental Health Services return to VA's Manhattan campus. May: Mental Health Awareness Month also launches jobs for Peer Support Specialists and brings news of a conference on the mental health needs of women Veterans.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/CareerTrackforPeerSpecialists_1367511284908 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/John_Tatarakas_Thumbnail.jpg John Tatarakis, APRN, MPH, Clinical Nurse Specialist Mental Health Services return to VA's Manhattan campus. May: Mental Health Awareness Month also launches jobs for Peer Support Specialists and brings news of a conference on the mental health needs of women Veterans. Peer Specialist Career Track Mental Health Services return to VA's Manhattan campus. May: Mental Health Awareness Month also launches jobs for Peer Support Specialists and brings news of a conference on the mental health needs of women Veterans. Pharmacy Home Again http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Pharmacy_Home_Again.asp Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EDT

]]>The Pharmacy and Pharmacy Research activities are back in operation at VA's Manhattan campus. Activities were temporarily displaced following Hurricane Sandy and the return of services at this facility is very welcome.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Pharmacy_Home_Again_1367335311766 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Pharmacy_Window_thumbnail.jpg A patient picks up his prescribed medication at the Pharmacy window at the Manhattan Campus. The Pharmacy has reopened. The Pharmacy and Pharmacy Research activities are back in operation at VA's Manhattan campus. Activities were temporarily displaced following Hurricane Sandy and the return of services at this facility is very welcome. Pharmacy Home Again The Pharmacy and Pharmacy Research activities are back in operation at VA's Manhattan campus. Activities were temporarily displaced following Hurricane Sandy and the return of services at this facility is very welcome. Heartfelt gratitude http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Heartfeltgratitude.asp Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:00:00 EDT

]]>Psychiatrist Charles Rosenbloom worked at VA's Brooklyn campus for 20 years. He remembered by his former patients as being a man who cared for Veterans and was truly available to listen to what they had to say. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Heartfeltgratitude_1366995960340 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Rosenbloom_Thumbnail.jpg Photo: (L-R) Veteran Carlos Cole with Dr. Charles Rosenbloom’s daughter Meagan Serrano and her sons Diego and Carlos Psychiatrist Charles Rosenbloom worked at VA's Brooklyn campus for 20 years. He remembered by his former patients as being a man who cared for Veterans and was truly available to listen to what they had to say. Heartfelt gratitude Psychiatrist Charles Rosenbloom worked at VA's Brooklyn campus for 20 years. He remembered by his former patients as being a man who cared for Veterans and was truly available to listen to what they had to say. A stone to reduce stress http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/A_stone_to_reduce_stress.asp Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:30:00 EDT

]]>Guided imagery and stones are used to help make Veterans more aware of their reactions, behaviors. Quick fix solutions that may have worked initially, often fail us over time.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/A_stone_to_reduce_stress_1366721979034 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Jo_Potestivo_thumbnail.jpg Jo Potestivo, LCSW Guided imagery and stones are used to help make Veterans more aware of their reactions, behaviors. Quick fix solutions that may have worked initially, often fail us over time. A stone to reduce stress Guided imagery and stones are used to help make Veterans more aware of their reactions, behaviors. Quick fix solutions that may have worked initially, often fail us over time. Urgent Care returns to NY Campus http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/UrgentCarereturnstoManhattanVA.asp Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:00:00 EDT

]]>The Urgent Care services and many outpatient clinics are now open for business. This means positive outcomes for enrolled Veterans who receive care at VA's Manhattan campus.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/UrgentCarereturnstoManhattanVA_1366372394929 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Urgent_Care_Thumbnail.jpg (L-R) Dr. Curt Dill, Dr. Lisa Nocera and Dr. Carol Dersarkissian The Urgent Care services and many outpatient clinics are now open for business. This means positive outcomes for enrolled Veterans who receive care at VA's Manhattan campus. Urgent Care returns to NY The Urgent Care services and many outpatient clinics are now open for business. This means positive outcomes for enrolled Veterans who receive care at VA's Manhattan campus. Truth at the bedside http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Truthatthebedside.asp Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EDT

]]>VANYHHS staff is responsive to patients encouraging them to express their concerns. Truthpoint provides a way to record their responses electronically and supports followup by staff who can address these issues.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Truthatthebedside_1366203503202 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/TruthPoint_Thumbnail.jpg Patient Representative Meko Glenn conducts bedside interview VANYHHS staff is responsive to patients encouraging them to express their concerns. Truthpoint provides a way to record their responses electronically and supports followup by staff who can address these issues. Truth at the bedside VANYHHS staff is responsive to patients encouraging them to express their concerns. Truthpoint provides a way to record their responses electronically and supports followup by staff who can address these issues. Staff lauded for CFC success http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/StafflaudedforCFCsuccess.asp Tue, 09 Apr 2013 06:00:00 EDT

]]> Director presents certificates to keyworkers, co-chairs]]> templatedata/content/features/data/StafflaudedforCFCsuccess_1365508727277 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Combined_Campaign_Thank_You_Thumbnail.jpg Recognition ceremony for keyworkers of the Combined Federal Campaign 2012 season Director presents certificates to keyworkers, co-chairs Staff lauded for CFC success Director presents certificates to keyworkers, co-chairs Riding Golden Coat Tails http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/RidingGoldenCoatTails.asp Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:00:00 EDT

]]>Nothing is holding Dan Floros back]]> templatedata/content/features/data/RidingGoldenCoatTails_1365163318026 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Dan_Floros_Thumbnail.jpg Dan Floros, Marine Corps Veteran Nothing is holding Dan Floros back Riding Golden Coat Tails Nothing is holding Dan Floros back Surgeon Relieves Hand Pain http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Surgeon_Relieves_Hand_Pain.asp Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:00:00 EDT

]]>Quick surgery relieves discomfort for patients]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Surgeon_Relieves_Hand_Pain_1365089289109 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Dr_Pamela_Levine_thumbnail.jpg Hand Surgeon Dr. Pamela Levine Quick surgery relieves discomfort for patients Surgeon Relieves Hand Pain Quick surgery relieves discomfort for patients Cutting to the chase http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Cuttingtothechase.asp Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EDT

]]>Senator chats up staff, Veterans on recent visit ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Cuttingtothechase_1365014929644 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/CroppedDr_Amy_Malkin_Ingogli_MST_Team.jpg Dr. Amy Malkin-Ingoglia, MST Coordinator, VANYHHS (BK Campus) with MST team, VISN3 Director Michael Sabo and Sen. Bernard Sanders (D-Vermont) Senator chats up staff, Veterans on recent visit Cutting to the chase Senator chats up staff, Veterans on recent visit Recovery on track http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Recoveryontrack.asp Fri, 29 Mar 2013 06:30:00 EDT

]]>Major progress has been made at 23rd Street ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Recoveryontrack_1364559114317 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Shinseki_Dill_Sabo_Thumbnail.jpg (L-R) Emergency Department Chief Dr. Curt Dill briefs VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, VANYHHS Engineer Sam Melton, VISN3 Network Director Michael Sabo and others on urgent care services being provided to Veterans after the storm and today. Major progress has been made at 23rd Street Recovery on track Major progress has been made at 23rd Street Surrendering Bad Choices http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/SurrenderingBadChoices.asp Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:00:00 EDT

]]>Special program pays off in new beginnings.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/SurrenderingBadChoices_1364313305054 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Torres_Thumbnail.jpg Vietnam Veteran Edward Torres Special program pays off in new beginnings. Surrendering Bad Choices Special program pays off in new beginnings. The inspiration of women http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Theinspirationofwomen.asp Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:30:00 EDT

]]> Innovative women focus of special program ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Theinspirationofwomen_1363954637368 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Womens_History_Ceremony_SA_A-005_Thumbnail.jpg The Federal Women’s Program's Women’s History Month celebration at St. Albans Community Living Center Innovative women focus of special program The inspiration of women Innovative women focus of special program All in the family http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Allinthefamily.asp Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:00:00 EDT

]]>VA New York Harbor Healthcare System’s Office of the Regional Counsel proudly displays original Veteran artwork on its walls. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Allinthefamily_1363603849188 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Regional_Counsel_Show_Sherman_Thumbnail.jpg Vietnam Army Veteran Sheridan Dean VA New York Harbor Healthcare System’s Office of the Regional Counsel proudly displays original Veteran artwork on its walls. All in the family VA New York Harbor Healthcare System’s Office of the Regional Counsel proudly displays original Veteran artwork on its walls. Confronting past traumas http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Confrontingpasttraumas.asp Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:30:00 EDT

]]>Overcoming abuse has many phases]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Confrontingpasttraumas_1363188781903 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Creasap_Malkin_Ingoglia_Thumbnail.jpg (L-R) Marion Creasap, NP, and Dr. Amy Malkin-Ingoglia Overcoming abuse has many phases Confronting past traumas Overcoming abuse has many phases Smart solution http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Smartsolution.asp Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:30:00 EDT

]]>A secure mailbox makes all the difference]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Smartsolution_1363000287953 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Lecia_Thumbnail.jpg Iraq Army Veteran Lecia Rodriques-Whyte A secure mailbox makes all the difference Smart solution A secure mailbox makes all the difference Health via remote technology http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Healthviaremotetechnology.asp Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST

]]> MOVE! Program works for Veterans]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Healthviaremotetechnology_1362753838862 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Verzhine_Thumbnail.jpg Verzhine Daglyan, R.D. MOVE! Program works for Veterans Health via remote technology MOVE! Program works for Veterans Breathing freely http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Breathing_freely.asp Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:00:00 EST

]]> New technological advances benefit Veterans]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Breathing_freely_1362573918566 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Pulmonary_Hi_Tech_thumbnail.jpg (L-R) Dr. Michael Cutaia and Dr. Mohammad Al-Ajam New technological advances benefit Veterans Breathing freely New technological advances benefit Veterans Champion for women honored http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Championforwomenhonored.asp Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:30:00 EDT

]]>VA physician lauded for her efforts.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Championforwomenhonored_1362506493772 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Lutwak_Award_Thumbnail.jpg (L-R) Karen J. Stewart, Regent 20ter, National Society Daughters of the American 12-2014, Knickerbocker ChapRevolution and Dr. Nancy Lutwak, photo: Matthew Carasella Photography VA physician lauded for her efforts. Champion for women honored VA physician lauded for her efforts. Focus on gender specific care http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Focusongenderspecificcare.asp Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:30:00 EST

]]>Women are not forgotten at VA]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Focusongenderspecificcare_1362483933705 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Women_Veterans_Thumbnail.jpg March is Women Veterans Health Month Women are not forgotten at VA Focus on gender specific care Women are not forgotten at VA Rewards in close quarters http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Rewardsinclosequarters.asp Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:00:00 EDT

]]>Sharing space proves to be beneficial]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Rewardsinclosequarters_1362156473119 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Education_Credentialing_Group_Thumbnail.jpg (L-R) Madeline Innocent, Carlo Pascual, Susan Solow, and Simona Peker Sharing space proves to be beneficial Rewards in close quarters Sharing space proves to be beneficial MTA Trip Worth Pain Relief http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/MTATripWorthPainRelief.asp Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:00:00 EST

]]>Veterans benefit from pain management]]> templatedata/content/features/data/MTATripWorthPainRelief_1362143767083 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/DAngelo_Thumbnail.jpg Dr. Donald D'Angelo Veterans benefit from pain management MTA Trip Worth Pain Relief Veterans benefit from pain management An artistic salute http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/An_artistic_salute.asp Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST

]]> Illustrators give back to Veterans. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/An_artistic_salute_1361902044068 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Illustrator_Thumbnail.jpg Joan Chiverton Illustrators give back to Veterans. An artistic salute Illustrators give back to Veterans. Healing is not simple http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Healing_is_not_simple.asp Thu, 21 Feb 2013 06:00:00 EST

]]>For smokers, recovering from joint replacement surgery can have additional challenges.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Healing_is_not_simple_1361454115433 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Epps_Thumbnail.jpg Vietnam Veteran Steven Epps For smokers, recovering from joint replacement surgery can have additional challenges. Healing is not simple For smokers, recovering from joint replacement surgery can have additional challenges. Never miss a beat http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Nevermissabeata.asp Tue, 19 Feb 2013 06:00:00 EST

]]>Cardiac diagnostics now at Brooklyn VA]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Nevermissabeata_1361275964266 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/WandaLewis_Thumbnail.jpg Army Veteran Wanda Lewis Cardiac diagnostics now at Brooklyn VA Never miss a beat Cardiac diagnostics now at Brooklyn VA Focus on Your Heart http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/FocusonYourHeart.asp Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST

]]> Stress relief is priority one.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/FocusonYourHeart_1360935187010 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/YogacSThumbnail.jpg Korean War Army Veteran Arthur Morris and Mecedita Tobin, RN Stress relief is priority one. Focus on Your Heart Stress relief is priority one. We are all family http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Weareallfamily.asp Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:00:00 EST

]]>Actor, comedian Charlie Murphy visits St. Albans]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Weareallfamily_1360767097604 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/WaltMurphy_Thumbnail.jpg Actor, comedian Charlie Murphy and WW II Veteran Herbert Walton Actor, comedian Charlie Murphy visits St. Albans We're all family Actor, comedian Charlie Murphy visits St. Albans Update from the Director http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/UpdatefromDirector.asp Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:00:00 EDT

]]> $207 Million to go toward making an even better, safer VANYHHS.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/UpdatefromDirector_1352381514119 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/MartinaParauda180x130.jpg Martina Parauda, Director, VANYHHS $207 Million to go toward making an even better, safer VANYHHS. Update from Director $207 Million to go toward making an even better, safer VANYHHS. Repairing a Blistered Heart http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/RepairingaBlisteredHeart.asp Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:00:00 EST

]]> Cardiac surgery team springs to action.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/RepairingaBlisteredHeart_1360234854926 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Douglas_Sims_Thumbnail.jpg Vietnam Veteran Douglas Sims Cardiac surgery team springs to action. Repairing a Blistered Heart Cardiac surgery team springs to action. College gatekeeper http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Collegegatekeeper.asp Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:00:00 EST

]]>VA reaches out to student Veterans.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Collegegatekeeper_1360006066014 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/DrBransonwithShinseki_Thumbnail.jpg Dr. Yvette Branson and VA Secretary Eric Shinseki VA reaches out to student Veterans. College gatekeeper VA reaches out to student Veterans. How to save a life http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Howtosavealife.asp Sun, 03 Feb 2013 07:00:00 EST

]]>Even a hurricane couldn't stop VA's neurosurgery service.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Howtosavealife_1359981449986 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Bobby_Smith__thumbnail.jpg Army Veteran Bobby Smith Even a hurricane couldn't stop VA's neurosurgery service. How to save a life Even a hurricane couldn't stop VA's neurosurgery service. Someone at VA cares http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/SomeoneatVAcares.asp Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:00:00 EDT

]]>Time is of the essence for patients on dialysis ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/SomeoneatVAcares_1359133015913 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Dialysis_rGoldFarbPatientandNurse_Thumbnail.jpg From the left, Dr. David Goldfarb, Chief of Nephrology (Manhattan campus), Navy Veteran Renee Bryant-Benson, David Smith RN, Dialysis (Manhattan campus). Time is of the essence for patients on dialysis Someone at VA cares Time is of the essence for patients on dialysis Chapel Street Welcomes Patients http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/ChapelStreetWelcomePatients.asp Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:00:00 EST

]]>Expanded Services now available at Chapel Street Community Based Outreach Clinic (CBOC)]]> templatedata/content/features/data/ChapelStreetWelcomePatients_1358960112435 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Roamaine_and_Eakin_Thumbnail.jpg (L-R) Romaine Johnson and Dr. Marion Eakin Expanded Services now available at Chapel Street Community Based Outreach Clinic (CBOC) Chapel St. Welcomes Patients Expanded Services now available at Chapel Street Community Based Outreach Clinic (CBOC) Improving on an already good thing http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Improvingonanalreadygoodthing.asp Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:00:00 EST

]]> Harlem Community Resource & Referral Center grows in the wake of Sandy]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Improvingonanalreadygoodthing_1358526391997 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Harlem_Team_with_Jamie_Morris_sThumbnail.jpg (l-r)Nurse Practitioner Keith Robinson, Psychiatrist Dr. Karen Matseoane and VA's Harlem Community Resource & Referral Center Coordinator James Morris Harlem Community Resource & Referral Center grows in the wake of Sandy Improving what's already good Harlem Community Resource & Referral Center grows in the wake of Sandy Lift every voice and sing http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Lifteveryvoiceandsing.asp Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST

]]>Chaplain and wife to sing at President's inauguration ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lifteveryvoiceandsing_1358358171197 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Halls_Thumbnail.jpg Brooklyn Campus' Chaplain Charles Hall and and wife Norvo to sing at President's inauguration Chaplain and wife to sing at President's inauguration Lift every voice & sing Chaplain and wife to sing at President's inauguration New Cath Lab to the Rescue http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/NewCathLabtotheRescue.asp Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:00:00 EST

]]>Interventional cardiology treatment available at Brooklyn. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/NewCathLabtotheRescue_1357909097839 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Mobile_Cath_Lab_Thumbnail.jpg Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Steven Sedlis and his team prepare to perform a diagnostic procedure to confirm a patient's need for placement of a stent Interventional cardiology treatment available at Brooklyn. New Cath Lab to the Rescue Interventional cardiology treatment available at Brooklyn. VA deals with Mother Nature http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/VAdealswithMotherNature.asp Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:00:00 EDT

]]> Plumbing staff was up to the task ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VAdealswithMotherNature_1357660809445 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Kitovas_thumbnail.jpg Plumbing Foreman Ulysses Kitovas Plumbing staff was up to the task VA deals with Mother Nature Plumbing staff was up to the task Same care, different look http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Samecaredifferent_look.asp Thu, 27 Dec 2012 06:00:00 EDT

]]>VA does not abandon patients in a time of crisis]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Samecaredifferent_look_1356608607299 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Pharmacist_and_patient_Vietnam _Veteran_in Lobby_Thumbnail.jpg Pharmacist Herbert Brychta and Vietnam Veteran Samuel Coleman VA does not abandon patients in a time of crisis Same care, different look VA does not abandon patients in a time of crisis Same care, different look http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Samecaredifferentlook.asp Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:00:00 EST

]]>VA does not abandon patients in a time of crisis]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Samecaredifferentlook_1356550758679 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Pharmacist_and_patient_Vietnam_Veteran_in_Lobby_Thumbnail.jpg Pharmacist Herbert Brychta and Virtnam Veteran Samuel Coleman VA does not abandon patients in a time of crisis Same care, different look VA does not abandon patients in a time of crisis Compassion in-person and online http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Compassioninpersonandonline.asp Fri, 14 Dec 2012 07:30:00 EST

]]>Veteran education is a key focus]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Compassioninpersonandonline_1355493181045 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Pinard_Thumbnail.jpg Ric Pinard, LCSW, OIF/OEF/OND Program Coordinator Veteran education is a key focus Compassion in-person & online Veteran education is a key focus Managing stress post Sandy http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/ManagingstresspostSandy.asp Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:40:00 EST

]]>VA encourages those who need additional support to get it.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/ManagingstresspostSandy_1355252184210 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Managing_Stress_180x130.jpg (L-R) Dr. Sadhara Sathe, Army Veteran Wynella Abrams and Cheryl Springer, RN VA encourages those who need additional support to get it. Managing stress post Sandy VA encourages those who need additional support to get it. Moving forward http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Movingforward.asp Fri, 07 Dec 2012 06:30:00 EDT

]]>Robert A. Petzel, MD, Under Secretary for Health, visits the Manhattan VA]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Movingforward_1354881871475 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Petzelvisit_inside_thuumbnailDSC_0014.JPG Inside the facility, Dr. Petzel, Dr. Simberkoff and VISN3 Director Michael Sabo are briefed about recovery of VA's Manhattan facility by Erik Anderson, Chief of Engineering. Robert A. Petzel, MD, Under Secretary for Health, visits the Manhattan VA Moving forward Robert A. Petzel, MD, Under Secretary for Health, visits the Manhattan VA Second Life for Uniforms http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/SecondLifeforUniforms.asp Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:00:00 EST

]]>Decommissioned uniforms donated to Veterans in need. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/SecondLifeforUniforms_1353525458139 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/DHSSthumbnail.jpg (L-R) Russell Dolecal, Voluntary Services Specialist, VANYHHS, Homeland Security Officer Screening Manager Jack Engelhardt and Lead Transportation Screening Officer Edward Kelkuski Decommissioned uniforms donated to Veterans in need. Second Life for Uniforms Decommissioned uniforms donated to Veterans in need. Post-Sandy Primary Care http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/PostSandyPrimaryCare.asp Tue, 20 Nov 2012 06:00:00 EST

]]>Several clinics accepting Manhattan patients]]> templatedata/content/features/data/PostSandyPrimaryCare_1353412616402 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/OlgaSabrinaCraigThubnail.jpg (L-R) Olga McKenzie, RN, PCTC, Dr. Sabrina Felson, Dr. Craig Tenner Several clinics accepting Manhattan patients Post-Sandy Primary Care Several clinics accepting Manhattan patients VA Secretary visits NYC http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/VASecretaryvisitsNYC.asp Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:30:00 EDT

]]> Eric K. Shinseki tours damaged Manhattan VA. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VASecretaryvisitsNYC_1352994927910 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/ShinsekiSaboParauda180x130-300dpi.jpg Martina A. Parauda, Director, VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, Michael Sabo, VISN 3 Director, Eric K. Shinseki, VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki tours damaged Manhattan VA. VA Secretary visits NYC Eric K. Shinseki tours damaged Manhattan VA. Message from Shinseki http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/MessagefromShinseki.asp Thu, 08 Nov 2012 06:00:00 EDT

]]>VA Secretary Eric Shinseki acknowledges VA New York Harbor Healthcare System employees before and after Sandy devastation.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/MessagefromShinseki_1352376871459 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Shinseki180x130a.jpg VA Secretary Eric Shinseki VA Secretary Eric Shinseki acknowledges VA New York Harbor Healthcare System employees before and after Sandy devastation. Message from Shinseki VA Secretary Eric Shinseki acknowledges VA New York Harbor Healthcare System employees before and after Sandy devastation. Goodbye, Sandy http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/goodbyesandy.asp Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:00:00 EDT

]]>Manhattan VA evacuated in eye of the storm]]> templatedata/content/features/data/goodbyesandy_1351782318970 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/evacuationthumbnail.jpg Woman walking down street with ambulances Manhattan VA evacuated in eye of the storm Goodbye, Sandy Manhattan VA evacuated in eye of the storm Gold buddies http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Gold_buddies.asp Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:00:00 EDT

]]>New adaptive sports clinic focuses on golf ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Gold_buddies_1351280001467 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Golf_Sports_Clinic_1_Thumbnail.jpg The joy of golfing New adaptive sports clinic focuses on golf Golf buddies New adaptive sports clinic focuses on golf Chaplain to serve troops overseas http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Chaplaintoservetroopsoverseas.asp Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:00:00 EDT

]]>Chaplain Captain Raziel Amar completes training ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Chaplaintoservetroopsoverseas_1351260628142 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/ChaplaincyAwardGrouThumbnail.jpg Captain Chaplain Raziel Amar, Father Andrew Sioleti, Chief of Chaplains, VANYHHS, Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Harris, Battalion Commander of the HHC of the 369 Sustainment Brigade, Sister Maureen Mitchell, Education and Martina Parauda, Director, VANYHHS Chaplain Captain Raziel Amar completes training Chaplain to serve overseas Chaplain Captain Raziel Amar completes training Devoted to Blinded Veterans http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/LifeDevotedtoBlindedVeterans.asp Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:00:00 EDT

]]>White Cane Safety Day provides an opportunity to promote low vision awareness ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/LifeDevotedtoBlindedVeterans_1351099227177 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/JohnCollins_thumbnail.jpg Lud Junior Augustin, Recreation Therapist; John F. Collins, VIST Coordinator; Ronald White, past president BVA NY Regional Group. White Cane Safety Day provides an opportunity to promote low vision awareness Devoted to Blinded Veterans White Cane Safety Day provides an opportunity to promote low vision awareness Open Doors http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Opendoors.asp Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:00:00 EDT

]]>Vet Centers are another option for those seeking services]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Opendoors_1350998019446 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Desrosiers_Thumbnail.jpg AF Veteran Matthew Desrosiers, Outreach Specialist for the Manhattan Vet Center Vet Centers are another option for those seeking services Open Doors Vet Centers are another option for those seeking services The Power of Pink http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/ThePowerofPink.asp Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:30:00 EDT

]]>Roses, health information, walk sign-ups & more]]> templatedata/content/features/data/ThePowerofPink_1350654697758 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/awarenessNewYorkbrooklyn2012thumbnail.jpg Breast Cancer awareness Roses, health information, walk sign-ups & more The Power of Pink Roses, health information, walk sign-ups & more Telling Their Own Story http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Telling_Their_Own_Story.asp Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:55:00 EDT

]]>Tattoos that relate hard to express emotions on display at VBA]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Telling_Their_Own_Story_1350569665830 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/VBA_Veteran_Artists_thumbnail.jpg Veteran artists with VA Art Therapist Beryl Brenner and Sue Malley, Director of VA New York Regional Office Tattoos that relate hard to express emotions on display at VBA Telling Their Own Story Tattoos that relate hard to express emotions on display at VBA Doctors orders http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Doctorsorders.asp Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:30:00 EDT

]]> Flu vaccine is available at VA NY Harbor now]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Doctorsorders_1350412681199 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Katzthumbnail.jpg Dr. Lois Katz, Associate Chief of Staff for Special Emphasis Programs Flu vaccine is available at VA NY Harbor now Doctor's orders Flu vaccine is available at VA NY Harbor now War on Infection http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/War_on_Infection.asp Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:30:00 EDT

]]> New initiative to focus on increased vigilance for sterilization]]> templatedata/content/features/data/War_on_Infection_1350395534077 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/SPSNatashaYatesthumbnail.jpg SPS Supervisor Natasha Yates, Army veteran New initiative to focus on increased vigilance for sterilization War on Infection New initiative to focus on increased vigilance for sterilization Green Mission http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/GreenMission.asp Tue, 09 Oct 2012 08:30:00 EDT

]]>The new, efficient chiller at Brooklyn VAMC is saving approximately $200,000 per year in energy costs, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 800 tons per year.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/GreenMission_1349786842246 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/NewChillerthumbnail.jpg New electric drive centrifugal chiller The new, efficient chiller at Brooklyn VAMC is saving approximately $200,000 per year in energy costs, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 800 tons per year. Green Mission The new, efficient chiller at Brooklyn VAMC is saving approximately $200,000 per year in energy costs, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 800 tons per year. Close connections http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Closeconnections.asp Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:00:00 EDT

]]>Spiritual comfort in lobby]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Closeconnections_1349263883828 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Chaplain_and_Veteran_thumbnail.jpg Wing Chaplain, Lt. Col, Bob Tilli, Jr., Stewart Air National Guard Base, Intern in Chaplaincy Residency Program, VANYHHS Spiritual comfort in lobby Close connections Spiritual comfort in lobby The band played on http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Thebandplayedon.asp Tue, 02 Oct 2012 07:55:00 EDT

]]> Healing, refreshing power of music seen in VA’s hallways ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Thebandplayedon_1349179336339 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/band_Brooklyn_thumbnailr.jpg Music in the hallways Healing, refreshing power of music seen in VA’s hallways The band played on Healing, refreshing power of music seen in VA’s hallways Home Loans and Lotteries http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/HomeLoansandLotteries.asp Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:00:00 EDT

]]>VA is a great resource for Veterans to get connected to other agencies]]> templatedata/content/features/data/HomeLoansandLotteries_1349107905389 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Edward_Perry_thumbnail.jpg Edward Perry, Veterans Service Representative, Veterans Benefits Administration VA is a great resource for Veterans to get connected to other agencies Home Loans and Lotteries VA is a great resource for Veterans to get connected to other agencies Wired for Resilience http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/WiredforResilience.asp Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:00:00 EDT

]]>The neurobiological impact of war on Veterans examined ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/WiredforResilience_1348599114864 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Audience_Thumbnail.jpg The Challenges Ahead: Optimizing Resiliency in the Newest Generations of Veterans, VISN3 Conference The neurobiological impact of war on Veterans examined Wired for Resilience The neurobiological impact of war on Veterans examined ED feels like home http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/EDfeelslikehome.asp Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:00:00 EDT

]]>Brooklyn Emergency Room nurses treat patients like family. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/EDfeelslikehome_1348242994567 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Michael_Diomede_thumbnail.jpg Michael Diomede, RN, PCTC, at VA's Brooklyn Campus Brooklyn Emergency Room nurses treat patients like family. ED feels like home Brooklyn Emergency Room nurses treat patients like family. ED Nurses up Close & Personal http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/EDNursesupClose_Personal.asp Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:30:00 EDT

]]>A team approach yields better outcomes in VA Emergency Room. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/EDNursesupClose_Personal_1347987083430 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Cheryl_Mackey_Thumbnail.jpg Cheryl Mackey, RN, MSN, PCTC, Emergency Department (Manhattan). A team approach yields better outcomes in VA Emergency Room. ED Nurses up Close & Personal A team approach yields better outcomes in VA Emergency Room. A legacy of heroes http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Alegacyofheroes.asp Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:30:00 EDT

]]>POW/MIA Recognition Day held at Brooklyn VA ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Alegacyofheroes_1347979791692 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/powgroup1Thumbnail2.jpg Sgt. Sylvia McLaughlin, retired, addresses the former Prisoners of War and their families during the ceremony. POW/MIA Recognition Day held at Brooklyn VA A legacy of heroes POW/MIA Recognition Day held at Brooklyn VA To VA with Love http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/ToVAwithLove.asp Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:00:00 EDT

]]>Female Army Veteran finds a new life after ED visit to VA ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/ToVAwithLove_1347652385130 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Brenda_Gil_Thumbnail2.jpg Army Veteran Brenda Gil with Dr. Nancy Lutwak, Women Veterans Champion in the ED Female Army Veteran finds a new life after ED visit to VA To VA with Love Female Army Veteran finds a new life after ED visit to VA Finding their sea legs http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Findingtheirsealegs.asp Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:00:00 EDT

]]>Second annual Heroes on the Hudson a huge success ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Findingtheirsealegs_1347634016454 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Leiff_Thumbnail.jpg Dr. Leif Nelson Second annual Heroes on the Hudson a huge success Finding their sea legs Second annual Heroes on the Hudson a huge success HIV at any age http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/HIVatanyage.asp Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:00:00 EDT

]]>Every Veteran should get tested.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/HIVatanyage_1347377865469 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Simberkoff_thumbnail.jpg Dr. Michael Simberkoff, Executive Chief of Staff Every Veteran should get tested. HIV at any age Every Veteran should get tested. Suicide Awareness at VANYHHS http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/SuicideAwarenessatVANYHHS.asp Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EDT

]]>Visit Suicide Awareness information tables at all Harbor Campuses]]> templatedata/content/features/data/SuicideAwarenessatVANYHHS_1347367584579 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Suicide_Awareness_NY_thumbnail.jpg Suicide Awareness information table at VA's Manhattan Campus Visit Suicide Awareness information tables at all Harbor Campuses Stand by them. Visit Suicide Awareness information tables at all Harbor Campuses Help is available, anonymously http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Helpisavailableanonymously.asp Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:50:00 EDT

]]>Visit the Suicide Awareness Table and win prizes too!]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Helpisavailableanonymously_1347023783027 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Yvette_Bransonthumbnail.jpg Clinical Psychologist Dr. Yvette Branson, Suicide Prevention Coordinator Visit the Suicide Awareness Table and win prizes too! Help is available, anonymously Visit the Suicide Awareness Table and win prizes too! The winners circle http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Thewinners.asp Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:50:00 EDT

]]>Two scholarships awarded to VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Thewinners_1346954714186 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Scholarship_cmiller_thumbnail.jpg Cynthia Miller Two scholarships awarded to VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. The winner’s circle Two scholarships awarded to VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. A Clear View http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/AClearView.asp Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:00:00 EDT

]]>Special program September 5. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/AClearView_1346419338895 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Stacy_Pommer_Thumbnail.jpg Stacy Pommer, LMSW, Visual Impairment Services Team Coordinator, VANYHHS Special program September 5. A Clear View Special program September 5. Mending the Disconnect http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/MendingtheDisconnect.asp Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:00:00 EDT

]]>Concerned Chaplains Meet to Help Our Warriors Heal.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/MendingtheDisconnect_1346340502718 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/SA_Clergy_Police.jpg VA Police Sgt. Joseph Brown Concerned Chaplains Meet to Help Our Warriors Heal. Mending the Disconnect Concerned Chaplains Meet to Help Our Warriors Heal. Enhancing emergency care for Women http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/EnhancingemergencycareforWomen.asp Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:00:00 EDT

]]>New equipment to improve care of women Veterans. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/EnhancingemergencycareforWomen_1346169859756 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/ED_Pelvic_Exam_model_thumbnail.jpg GYN Training in the Emergency Department using simulation models is a modern, sophisticated approach that allows physicians to gain expertise in diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of illnesses. (L-R) Dr. Curt Dill, Chief of Emergency Services (NY campus) , Dr. Regina Jacob and Dr. Nancy Lutwa New equipment to improve care of women Veterans. Enhancing ED care for Women New equipment to improve care of women Veterans. No giving up http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Nogivingup.asp Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:30:00 EDT

]]>Marine Corps Veteran forges on after amputation. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Nogivingup_1345555018225 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/soto_thumbnail.jpg Vietnam Marine Corps Veteran Anthony Soto Marine Corps Veteran forges on after amputation. No Giving Up Marine Corps Veteran forges on after amputation. Combat Nurse Serves Veterans http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/CombatNurseServesVeterans.asp Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:20:00 EDT

]]>Nurse reservist saved lives in Afghanistan. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/CombatNurseServesVeterans_1345224956823 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Rouel_thumbnail.jpg Rouel Castillon,Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery Nurse reservist saved lives in Afghanistan. Combat Nurse Serves Veterans Nurse reservist saved lives in Afghanistan. Poster people http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Posterpeople.asp Fri, 17 Aug 2012 08:30:00 EDT

]]>Procedures ensure patient safety. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Posterpeople_1345208190715 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Carmen_Sanchez_Poster_thumbnail.jpg Carmel B. Sanchez, MA, RN Procedures ensure patient safety. Poster people Procedures ensure patient safety. A poet among us http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Apoetamongus.asp Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:30:00 EDT

]]>Army Veteran pens inspired poem about VA ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Apoetamongus_1344952886356 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Samuel_Edwards_thumbnail.jpg Army Veteran and poet Rev. Samuel Edwards, Jr. Army Veteran pens inspired poem about VA A poet among us Army Veteran pens inspired poem about VA An Eye for Olympic Gold http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/blindathlete.asp Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EDT

]]>Legally blind Veteran gets to visit Colorado’s Olympic Village.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/blindathlete_1344608780186 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/2012/raythumbnail.jpg Vietnam Era Veteran Raymond Castillo Legally blind Veteran gets to visit Colorado’s Olympic Village. An Eye for Olympic Gold Legally blind Veteran gets to visit Colorado’s Olympic Village. See you in Septmber http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/welcomehomevent.asp Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:00:00 EDT

]]>Financial literacy focus of VA event]]> templatedata/content/features/data/welcomehomevent_1344016654783 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/myhealthevetsignrightupthumbnailr.jpg A Veteran signs up for VA healthcare. Financial literacy focus of VA event See you in September Financial literacy focus of VA event Waiting for the Tiger http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Waiting_for_the_tiger.asp Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:30:00 EDT

]]>'Watchful waiting' is the best approach for early stage prostate cancer in older men.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Waiting_for_the_tiger_1343405683020 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/William_Blankthumbnail.jpg Dr. William Blank 'Watchful waiting' is the best approach for early stage prostate cancer in older men. Waiting for the Tiger 'Watchful waiting' is the best approach for early stage prostate cancer in older men. Spiritual Plus Clinical Care http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Spiritual_Plus_Clinical_Care.asp Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:00:00 EDT

]]> Chaplaincy and mental health services work together at VA. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Spiritual_Plus_Clinical_Care_1343140342943 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/chaplaincy_Thumbnail.jpg (L-R) Rev. Sean Gardner; Chief of Chaplaincy, VANYHHS, Father Andrew Sioleti; Rev. Renee Gardner; Dr. Arthur Russo, Clinical Psychologist; VANYHHS, Rev. Charles Hall, VANYHHS, Brooklyn Campus Chaplaincy and mental health services work together at VA. Spiritual Plus Clinical Care Chaplaincy and mental health services work together at VA. VA Grants in New York City to Help End Veterans Homelessness http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/VAGrantsinNewYorkCitytoHelpEndVeteransHomelessness.asp Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:00:00 EDT

]]>Initiative Targets 42,000 Homeless and At-Risk Vets and Families Nationwide. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VAGrantsinNewYorkCitytoHelpEndVeteransHomelessness_1342791935847 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Homeless-services_Chapel_Streetthumbnail.jpg Formerly homeless Veteran Angel Lugo, Nita Thaker, HUD-VASH Coordinator(Brooklyn) and Al Robinson, HUD-VASH Social Worker Initiative Targets 42,000 Homeless and At-Risk Vets and Families Nationwide. Grants to End Homelessness Initiative Targets 42,000 Homeless and At-Risk Vets and Families Nationwide. Here to Help Veterans http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/HeretoHelpVeterans.asp Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EDT

]]>First Chapel Street Open House a success. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/HeretoHelpVeterans_1342788856679 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Chapel_Street_Conversation_Thumbnail.jpg Veteran and Chaplain talk about Chaplaincy program at Open Houuse held at Chapel Street in Brooklyn First Chapel Street Open House a success. Here to Help Veterans First Chapel Street Open House a success. Around the world in 95 years http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Aroundtheworldin95years.asp Fri, 13 Jul 2012 07:00:00 EDT

]]>Artist Peter Ruta calls Manhattan home and VA a lifesaver. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Aroundtheworldin95years_1342180165290 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Rutabannerwotitlethumbnail.jpg Artis and WWII Veteran Peter Ruta in his Westbeth studio Artist Peter Ruta calls Manhattan home and VA a lifesaver. Around the world in 95 years Artist Peter Ruta calls Manhattan home and VA a lifesaver. The winners circle http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Thewinnerscircle.asp Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:40:00 EDT

]]>William Giordano, RN is the recipient of the “Hands and Heart Award”. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Thewinnerscircle_1342018619724 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Giordanosthimbnail.jpg (L-R) Linda Kaplan, RN, PCTC, 17N; William Giordano, RN, Assistant PCTC, 17S; Martina Parauda, Director, VANYHHS; Karel Raneri-Vitale, RN, MH Care Manager/Patient Services; Dr. Cynthia Caroselli, Associate Director/Patient Services William Giordano, RN is the recipient of the “Hands and Heart Award”. The winner's circle William Giordano, RN is the recipient of the “Hands and Heart Award”. The winner http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Thewinner.asp Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:00:00 EDT

]]>William Giordano, RN is the recipient of the “Hands and Heart Award”. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Thewinner_1342020164249 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Giordanosthimbnail.jpg (L-R) Linda Kaplan, RN, PCTC, 17N; William Giordano, RN, Assistant PCTC, 17S; Martina Parauda, Director, VANYHHS; Karel Raneri-Vitale, RN, MH Care Manager/Patient Services; Dr. Cynthia Caroselli, Associate Director/Patient Services William Giordano, RN is the recipient of the “Hands and Heart Award”. The winner's circle William Giordano, RN is the recipient of the “Hands and Heart Award”. Touched by Virtual Health http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/TouchedbyVirtualHealth.asp Wed, 11 Jul 2012 07:30:00 EDT

]]>VA Virtual Health now has four components.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/TouchedbyVirtualHealth_1342008565476 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Telehealththumbnail.jpg Clinical Video Telehealth makes travel a thing of the past for many patients, who can communicate with physicians in a live session from their neighborhood CBOC. VA Virtual Health now has four components. Touched by Virtual Health VA Virtual Health now has four components. Focus is the liver http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Focusisthe_iver.asp Fri, 06 Jul 2012 12:30:00 EDT

]]>Treatments, side effects and drug interactions for liver disease are hot topics. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Focusisthe_iver_1341593399323 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/hepatologythumbnail.jpg Specialists at the Brooklyn Hepatology Update Treatments, side effects and drug interactions for liver disease are hot topics. Focus is the Liver Treatments, side effects and drug interactions for liver disease are hot topics. Playing ball http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Playingball.asp Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:00:00 EDT

]]>Army Veteran Edward Collazo throws out the first pitch at Staten Island Yankees game ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Playingball_1341501431743 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/FirstPitchonscreenthumbnail.jpg Playing ball Army Veteran Edward Collazo throws out the first pitch at Staten Island Yankees game Playing ball Army Veteran Edward Collazo throws out the first pitch at Staten Island Yankees game July is UV Safety Month http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/JulyisUVSafetyMonth.asp Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:30:00 EDT

]]>Safeguard Your Skin! ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/JulyisUVSafetyMonth_1341326879827 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/blueparasolbeachThumbnail.jpg Whenever you're outside Safeguard Your Skin! July is UV Safety Month Safeguard Your Skin! turning Away From Fireworks http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/turningAwayFromFireworks.asp Tue, 03 Jul 2012 09:00:00 EDT

]]>Most Veterans with PTSD try to avoid fireworks.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/turningAwayFromFireworks_1341321290917 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/July4fireworksnyharborthumbnail.jpg July 4th Fireworks, New York Harbor Most Veterans with PTSD try to avoid fireworks. Turning away From Fireworks Most Veterans with PTSD try to avoid fireworks. This Chick Can Rock http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/ThisChickCanRock.asp Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:00:00 EDT

]]> Violinist and vocalist played a private show for Veterans ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/ThisChickCanRock_1340995462133 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Music_Chick1SThumbnail.jpg Lorenza Ponce Violinist and vocalist played a private show for Veterans This Chick Can Rock Violinist and vocalist played a private show for Veterans Best of the Best http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/BestoftheBest.asp Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:30:00 EDT

]]>NY Campus celebrates the Canteen at event ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/BestoftheBest_1340985574397 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Canteen_Group_Photo_Thumbnail.jpg Canteen Staff, VANYHHS, Manhattan Campus NY Campus celebrates the Canteen at event Best of the Best NY Campus celebrates the Canteen at event No limits http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Nolimits.asp Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:15:00 EDT

]]>Archery, kayaking and other sports challenge disabled Veterans. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Nolimits_1340807116516 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Stacy_archerthumbnail.jpg Stacy Pommer, VIST Coordinator, VA's Manhattan Campus, tries archery. Archery, kayaking and other sports challenge disabled Veterans. No limits Archery, kayaking and other sports challenge disabled Veterans. Preventing Infection http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/PreventingInfection.asp Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:30:00 EDT

]]>Retired nurse returns to VA as a volunteer ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/PreventingInfection_1340719160080 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Alvarado_volunteer_Thumbnail.jpg Amelia Alvarado Retired nurse returns to VA as a volunteer Preventing Infection Retired nurse returns to VA as a volunteer Advanced Pharmacy Training at VA http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/AdvancedPharmacyTrainingatVA.asp Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:30:00 EDT

]]>VA New York Harbor Healthcare System Pharmacy Residency Program prepares students. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/AdvancedPharmacyTrainingatVA_1340372090648 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Pharmacy_Awardsthumbnail.jpg Pharmacy Residency Program VA New York Harbor Healthcare System Pharmacy Residency Program prepares students. Advanced Pharmacy Training VA New York Harbor Healthcare System Pharmacy Residency Program prepares students. Securing healthcare http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Securinghealthcare.asp Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:00:00 EDT

]]> Transgender Veteran receives services at Manhattan Campus. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Securinghealthcare_1340379579505 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Tabithathumbnail.jpg Army Veteran Tabitha Elizabeth Emo Transgender Veteran receives services at Manhattan Campus. Securing healthcare Transgender Veteran receives services at Manhattan Campus. A sweet, Sweet 16 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/AsweetSweet16.asp Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EDT

]]>VA NY Harbor celebrates Cancer Survivors Day ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/AsweetSweet16_1340108677205 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Cancer_Survivors_BKBthumbnail.jpg Cancer Survivors Day at VA's Brooklyn campus VA NY Harbor celebrates Cancer Survivors Day A sweet ‘Sweet 16’ VA NY Harbor celebrates Cancer Survivors Day Fathers Day in Red, White and Blue http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/FathersDayinRedWhiteandBlue.asp Fri, 15 Jun 2012 07:30:00 EDT

]]>Military services runs in the family ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/FathersDayinRedWhiteandBlue_1339762335129 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Laryssathumbnail.jpg Army Veteran Laryssa Whitehead holds photos of her father and herself in uniform and a photo of her father and son. Military services runs in the family Father's Day for Patriots Military services runs in the family A Cut Above http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/ACutAbove.asp Thu, 07 Jun 2012 09:00:00 EDT

]]>Five doctors are commended for their commitment to teaching. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/ACutAbove_1339076994195 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/NYU_Awardsthumbnail.jpg (Upper Left) Dr. Kevin Felner; (Upper Right) Dr. Michael Poles; (Center) Dr. Elizabeth Weinshel; (Lower Left) Dr. Michael Pillinger; (Lower Right) Dr. Grace Kajita Five doctors are commended for their commitment to teaching. A Cut Above Five doctors are commended for their commitment to teaching. Living an Interrupted Life http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/LivinganInterruptedLife.asp Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:45:00 EDT

]]>VA's STAIR therapy is especially designed for people with complex problems. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/LivinganInterruptedLife_1338923266765 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Christie_Jackson_thumbnail.jpg Christie Jackson, Director of the PSTD Clinic at VA’s Manhattan Campus VA's STAIR therapy is especially designed for people with complex problems. Living an Interrupted Life VA's STAIR therapy is especially designed for people with complex problems. Good Vibes at VA Canteen http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/GoodVibesatVACanteen.asp Mon, 04 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EDT

]]>NY VA’s Canteen lauded “Canteen of the Year” ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/GoodVibesatVACanteen_1338813624404 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/CanteenGroupPhotothumbnail.jpg All hail the Canteen staff. NY VA’s Canteen lauded “Canteen of the Year” Good Vibes at VA’s Canteen NY VA’s Canteen lauded “Canteen of the Year” Bringing them home to VA http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/BringingthemhometoVA.asp Thu, 31 May 2012 09:30:00 EDT

]]>Two Veterans re-shape VA New York Harbor's Outreach Team ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/BringingthemhometoVA_1338471305315 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Cotto_and_Whiteheadthumbnail.jpg (L-R) Outreach Team: Wifred Cotto and Laryssa Whitehead Two Veterans re-shape VA New York Harbor's Outreach Team Bringing them home to VA Two Veterans re-shape VA New York Harbor's Outreach Team The Spirit of Recovery http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/TheSpiritofRecovery.asp Thu, 24 May 2012 08:30:00 EDT

]]>Car accident doesn't slow down this Army Veteran. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/TheSpiritofRecovery_1337952683020 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Zarumathumbnail.jpg Army Veteran Mery Zaruma and Physical Therapist Denise Jagroo Car accident doesn't slow down this Army Veteran. The Spirit of Recovery Car accident doesn't slow down this Army Veteran. Six mentors make all the difference http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Sixmentorsmakeallthedifference.asp Tue, 22 May 2012 08:45:00 EDT

]]>Six Volunteer Veteran Mentors were honored at the Brooklyn Veterans Treatment Court for their service. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Sixmentorsmakeallthedifference_1337691333364 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Mentorsthumbnail.jpg Mentors are part of an innovative program Six Volunteer Veteran Mentors were honored at the Brooklyn Veterans Treatment Court for their service. Six volunteer mentors Six Volunteer Veteran Mentors were honored at the Brooklyn Veterans Treatment Court for their service. The perfect patient http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Theperfectpatient.asp Fri, 18 May 2012 10:30:00 EDT

]]>Army Veteran accepts terminal diagnosis gracefully. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Theperfectpatient_1337179113275 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/collazzo9headandshouldersthumbnailfinal.jpg Army Veteran Edward Collazo Army Veteran accepts terminal diagnosis gracefully. The perfect patient Army Veteran accepts terminal diagnosis gracefully. Courage on a clothesline http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Courageonaclothesline.asp Tue, 15 May 2012 09:45:00 EDT

]]> Responses to Harbor’s Clothesline Project event are moving. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Courageonaclothesline_1337090741108 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/mst2thumbnail.jpg Support staff from mental health and womens services. Responses to Harbor’s Clothesline Project event are moving. Courage on a clothesline Responses to Harbor’s Clothesline Project event are moving. Signature Mental Health Issues http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/SignatureMentalHealthIssues.asp Fri, 11 May 2012 10:45:00 EDT

]]>VA study focusing on nightmares in combat PTSD patients. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/SignatureMentalHealthIssues_1336748997890 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Dr_Adam_Wolkin2thumbnail.jpg Dr. Adam Wolkin, Chief of Mental Health at VA New York Harbor Healthcare System VA study focusing on nightmares in combat PTSD patients. Signature Mental Health Issues VA study focusing on nightmares in combat PTSD patients. My little life http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Mylittlelife.asp Wed, 09 May 2012 08:00:00 EDT

]]>Overcoming sexual trauma is a journey. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Mylittlelife_1331063846672 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/MSTstoryVeteranthuimbnail.jpg Army Veteran McArthur Wilson Overcoming sexual trauma is a journey. My little life Overcoming sexual trauma is a journey. Nurses Advocating, Leading, Caring http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/NursesAdvocatingLeadingCaring.asp Sun, 06 May 2012 13:30:00 EDT

]]>Everything that our staff members have done is with the best interests of the Veterans we serve at heart. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/NursesAdvocatingLeadingCaring_1336411591545 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/carosellithumnail.jpg Cynthia Caroselli, RN, PhD, Chief Nurse Executive & Associate HCS Director for Patient Services, VANYHHS Everything that our staff members have done is with the best interests of the Veterans we serve at heart. Nurses Advocating, Leading Everything that our staff members have done is with the best interests of the Veterans we serve at heart. Serving Mental Health Patients http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/ServingMentalHealthPatients.asp Fri, 04 May 2012 09:45:00 EDT

]]>The overall goal is to allow Veterans to conduct life in a way that maximizes their potential.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/ServingMentalHealthPatients_1336139657552 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/DrMarion_Eakin__thumbnail.jpg Dr. Marion Eakin The overall goal is to allow Veterans to conduct life in a way that maximizes their potential. Serving Mental Health Patients The overall goal is to allow Veterans to conduct life in a way that maximizes their potential. A win win http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Awinwin.asp Fri, 04 May 2012 08:45:00 EDT

]]> The VA2K is May 16 ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Awinwin_1336136326268 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/VA2K_thumbnail.jpg VA2K The VA2K is May 16 A win-win The VA2K is May 16 Avoid your triggers http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Avoidyourtriggers.asp Wed, 02 May 2012 08:10:00 EDT

]]>May is Asthma Awareness Month]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Avoidyourtriggers_1335960654025 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/DrCurtDillthumbnail.jpg Dr. Curt Dill, Chief, Emergency Department, VA's Manhattan Campus May is Asthma Awareness Month Avoid your triggers May is Asthma Awareness Month Beyond Disability http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/BeyondDisability.asp Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EDT

]]>Free film screenings to be held at three campuses. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/BeyondDisability_1335530438471 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Williams_Patthumnail.jpg (L-R) Joseph Lovett (Lovett Productions and Patricia Williams) Free film screenings to be held at three campuses. Beyond Disability Free film screenings to be held at three campuses. Players Cooperate to Win http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/PlayersCooperatetoWin.asp Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:00:00 EDT

]]>Nurse and Veteran patient are in sync about diabetes care. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/PlayersCooperatetoWin_1335529478148 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Diabeteshometelehealththumbnailr.jpg (L-R) Marine Corps Veteran Carlos Justiniano and Abe Lopez, RN, Care Coordinator in the Home Telehealth Program Nurse and Veteran patient are in sync about diabetes care. Players Cooperate to Win Nurse and Veteran patient are in sync about diabetes care. Regaining foothold http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Regainingfoothold.asp Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EDT

]]>Transitional program works for many with substance abuse and/or mental health needs. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Regainingfoothold_1335269461634 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/CWTPamParkerthumbnail.jpg (L-R) Willie Quick, Jr,, Army Veteran, Pam Parker, Health Science Specialist in Social Work Service, and Barry Wright, Desert Storm Army Veteran Transitional program works for many with substance abuse and/or mental health needs. Regaining foothold Transitional program works for many with substance abuse and/or mental health needs. A seal is worth 1000 words http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Asealisworth1000words.asp Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:55:00 EDT

]]>Volunteer uses his unique talents to make Palliative Care even better. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Asealisworth1000words_1334928725971 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/rivera1thumbnail.jpg A seal is worth 1000 words Volunteer uses his unique talents to make Palliative Care even better. A seal is worth 1000 words Volunteer uses his unique talents to make Palliative Care even better. Meet the New Chief http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/MeettheNewChief.asp Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:45:00 EDT

]]>Keynote speaker at Research Day will join staff at VA NY Harbor. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/MeettheNewChief_1334667584788 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/kaufmanthumbnail.jpg Dr. James Kaufman Keynote speaker at Research Day will join staff at VA NY Harbor. Meet the New Chief Keynote speaker at Research Day will join staff at VA NY Harbor. Papillon de Vie opens http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/PapillondeVieofficiallyopens.asp Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:30:00 EDT

]]>Ribbon cut on new Palliative Care Unit at St. Albans ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/PapillondeVieofficiallyopens_1334318803040 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Palliativecarebutterfly4thumbnail.jpg Visn 3 celebrates reconstruction of the Paliative Care unit Ribbon cut on new Palliative Care Unit at St. Albans Papillon de Vie opens Ribbon cut on new Palliative Care Unit at St. Albans Always alert to need http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Alwaysalerttoneed.asp Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EDT

]]>Renaissance woman devotes her time to fellow Veterans. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Alwaysalerttoneed_1334234490820 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Murielthumbnail.jpg Volunteer and Air Force Veteran Muriel Kaparis Renaissance woman devotes her time to fellow Veterans. Always alert to need Renaissance woman devotes her time to fellow Veterans. LIVESTRONG Award http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/LIVESTRONG_Award.asp Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EDT

]]>Winning the award would not have been possible without the support of staff, Veterans and friends who voted for the organization online. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/LIVESTRONG_Award_1334147869652 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Cancersurvivorthankscaregiversslideahugthumbnail.jpg Serving people affected by cancer Winning the award would not have been possible without the support of staff, Veterans and friends who voted for the organization online. LIVESTRONG Award Winning the award would not have been possible without the support of staff, Veterans and friends who voted for the organization online. Letting go of the bottle http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Lettinggoofthebottle.asp Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:50:00 EDT

]]>Help is available at the Chapel Street Clinic ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lettinggoofthebottle_1334145653544 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/InezTillmanthumbnail.jpg Addiction Therapist Dr. Inez Tillman Help is available at the Chapel Street Clinic Letting go of the bottle Help is available at the Chapel Street Clinic Veteran Art show a smash http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/VeteranArtshowasmash.asp Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EDT

]]>“Visions of Veterans” to be on permanent display at Brooklyn campus]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VeteranArtshowasmash_1333542352778 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/VisionsofVeteransAthumbnail.jpg "Visions of Veterans" Art Show “Visions of Veterans” to be on permanent display at Brooklyn campus Veteran Art show a smash “Visions of Veterans” to be on permanent display at Brooklyn campus Tomorrows technology today http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Tomorrowstechnologytoday.asp Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:45:00 EDT

]]>VA Prosthetist and patient to participate in panel discussion. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Tomorrowstechnologytoday_1333375183260 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/FantiniandMcCauley2thumbnail.jpg Christopher Fantini, Lead Prosthetist at VANYHHS and for VA’s multi-site “Optimization Study of the DEKA Arm System” and his patient Army Veteran Arthur McCauley VA Prosthetist and patient to participate in panel discussion. Tomorrow's technology today VA Prosthetist and patient to participate in panel discussion. Women’s Healthcare Looks Ahead http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/WomensHealthcareLooksForward.asp Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:45:00 EDT

]]> The 21st Annual Women’s Conference will be on May 17 at VA’s Manhattan campus ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/WomensHealthcareLooksForward_1333371697715 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Jill_Thompsonsthumbnail.jpg Jill Thompson, MD, a board certified Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology The 21st Annual Women’s Conference will be on May 17 at VA’s Manhattan campus Women’s Healthcare Looks Ahead The 21st Annual Women’s Conference will be on May 17 at VA’s Manhattan campus Tune in to Dr. Oz http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/TuneintoDrOz.asp Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:45:00 EDT

]]>VA Pain Management expert to appear on the show. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/TuneintoDrOz_1332849219486 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Devithumbnail.jpg Devi Nampiaparampil, MD, Chief, Interventional Pain Management, VANYHHS, NY Campus VA Pain Management expert to appear on the show. Tune in to Dr. Oz VA Pain Management expert to appear on the show. To Race in Aspen http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/ToRaceinAspen.asp Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:40:00 EDT

]]>Nearly 400 disabled Veterans from across the country will attend the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic this week. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/ToRaceinAspen_1332788119183 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/LeifNelsonandNeilCarbonethumbnail.jpg Leif Nelson, DPT, ATP, CSCS, Clinical Coordinator, VISN 3 Prosthetics and Neil Carbone, Lead Prosthetist, Prosthetics Department,VANYHHS Nearly 400 disabled Veterans from across the country will attend the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic this week. To Race in Aspen Nearly 400 disabled Veterans from across the country will attend the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic this week. Women empowering women http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Women_empowering_women.asp Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:00:00 EDT

]]>Women’s History Month presentation at St. Albans]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Women_empowering_women_1332532514275 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/fwpthumb2.jpg image Women’s History Month presentation at St. Albans Women empowering women Women’s History Month presentation at St. Albans Vote now http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Vote_now.asp Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:05:00 EDT

]]>We've applied for a new program from LIVESTRONG to implement a program proven to support those fighting cancer. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Vote_now_1332342013672 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/Cancersurvivorthankscaregiversslideahugthumbnail.jpg The cancer program at VA NY Harbor We've applied for a new program from LIVESTRONG to implement a program proven to support those fighting cancer. Vote now We've applied for a new program from LIVESTRONG to implement a program proven to support those fighting cancer. Women's Healthcare Looks Forward http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/womens_conference.asp Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:45:00 EDT

]]>The 21st Annual Women’s Conference will be on May 17 at VA’s Manhattan campus]]> templatedata/content/features/data/womens_conference_1332269430555 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/2012/womensconferencethumbnail.jpg The 21st Annual Women’s Conference will be held 9AM-2PM on May 17 at VA New York Harbor Healthcare System’s Manhattan campus. “More than ever we are encouraging women Veterans who have never participated to join those who return year after year,” said Kathleen Mertz, LCSW, Women Veteran Program Man The 21st Annual Women’s Conference will be on May 17 at VA’s Manhattan campus Women’s Care Looks Forward The 21st Annual Women’s Conference will be on May 17 at VA’s Manhattan campus Right place, right time http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Rightplacerighttime.asp Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:15:00 EDT

]]>Nancy Tejada, RN, saves a Veteran from choking in Brooklyn cafeteria ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Rightplacerighttime_1331925945048 http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/images/NancyTejadathumbnail.jpg Nancy Tejada, RN Nancy Tejada, RN, saves a Veteran from choking in Brooklyn cafeteria Right place, right time Nancy Tejada, RN, saves a Veteran from choking in Brooklyn cafeteria http://www.nyharbor.va.gov/NYHARBOR/features/Women_and_the_Flag.asp