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VISN 6 News Releases 2011 2010 Durham VA: Older Veterans Inspire Through Exercise - Durham, Va. -- Dozens of older Veterans reliably meet three times a week to participate in the Durham VA Medical Center's Gerofit program. Veterans take part with great enthusiasm and camaraderie. Their customized work-out plans help to slow functional decline. (03/18/2010) McGuire VAMC Hematology and Oncology Clinic has something to Ring About - Richmond, Va. - Many McGuire VAMC Veterans have incredible stories of courage and bravery. As service members they've had to tap in to their inner strengths and to be prepared to face the unknown. The days of military service may be completed; however, when faced with cancer, the Veteran is once again facing the unknown. (03/09/2010) Richmond Students Bring Smiles to Veterans with Paint - Salem, Va. -- VA employees are reaching out to help Haiti earthquake victims in many ways, such as going to the country to provide medical care, and the AFGE-sponsored drive to collect and send bottled water. (03/09/2010) Engineer of the Year Hails from Salisbury - The 2010 Department of Veterans Affairs' top engineer is from the Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network. Assistant Chief of Facility Management Services Joseph Laurer, working as an expert level engineer and program manager at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salisbury, N.C. will be recognized as number one in the Chief Engineer category during the VA National Society of Professional Engineers' annual convention in Nashville, Tenn. this May. (02/25/2010) Area Medical Centers lead nation in energy-efficient care - Four of the top 15 Veterans Affairs Medical Centers across the nation cited by the Green Building Initiative for achievements in sustainable energy are from VA's Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network. Of VA's 147 medical centers, these four are among the top in energy conservation and environmental management initiatives. (02/25/2010) 2009 Swine Flu updates from VISN 6 - We wanted you to know that numerous steps that have been taken by our Network and VA facilities across the country regarding the Swine flu outbreak. As of this date, the VA and our Network are monitoring the situation very closely and are prepared to respond as needed. VA is already working closely with the CDC, HHS, Homeland Security and the White House. (04/28/2009) 2008 Message from Salisbury VAMC Director: Improving Access to Care - The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, The Honorable James B. Peake, MD, has made a decision regarding the proposed changes for the Salisbury VA Medical Center. This decision was made after careful deliberation and review of information from veterans and their family members, employees, veterans' organizations, congressional members, local government officials and concerned citizens. (12/11/2008) Two VISN 6 Medical Centers gain national recognition for patient safety - The VA National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS) located in Ann Arbor, Michigan has announced award winners for its 2008 Cornerstone Recognition program for completion of Individual Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and Aggregate Reviews. (11/10/2008) Nation Salutes Those Who Serve on Veterans Day - WASHINGTON (Nov. 5, 2008) - During Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake calls on Americans to recognize the nation's 23.4 million living veterans and the generations before them who fought to protect freedom and democracy. (11/06/2008) Grand Re-Opening for Greenville Vet Center - An Open House and Ribbon Cutting will be held at the Greenville Vet Center located at 1021 W.H. Smith Blvd., Suite 100 on Monday, November 10, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., to celebrate the opening of a new 3,500 sq ft. facility. (10/31/2008) VA TO ENHANCE OUTPATIENT CLINICAL SERVICES AT CHARLOTTE, HICKORY, WINSTON-SALEM & TRANSFORM SBY... - Veterans served by health care facilities in Charlotte, Hickory, Salisbury, and Winston-Salem will soon benefit from increased outpatient services. The VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6) is implementing these transformations to bring needed health care services closer to where the majority of veterans reside. (09/19/2008) VA health care sites in N.C. and Va. return to normal operations - Durham- After a period of heavy rain and high winds in the eastern part of North Carolina and Virginia over the weekend, all VA Mid-Atlantic health Care Network (VISN 6) sites of care returned to fully operational status, Monday. VA leaders reported no significant damage to facilities and no adverse effects on personnel in the areas impacted by Hurricane Hanna. (09/08/2008) Hurricane Update: Some Clinics Closed Saturday as VA Mid-Atlantic Network Prepares for Storms - In a message to VISN 6 VA Medical Center (VAMC) leaders early today, Network Director Daniel F. Hoffmann, FACHE, issued guidance for Saturday (9-6-08) clinics to be cancelled at Wilmington, Morehead city, Jacksonville, Norfolk-Virginia Beach, and Hampton. (09/06/2008) Some Saturday Clinics Closed as Network Prepares for Storms - In a message to VISN 6 VA Medical Center (VAMC) leaders early today, Network Director Daniel F. Hoffmann, FACHE, issued guidance for Saturday (9-6-08) clinics to be cancelled at Wilmington, Morehead city, Jacksonville, Norfolk-Virginia Beach, and Hampton. (09/05/2008) Hurricane Hanna Information - VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network continues to carefully monitor the track for Hurricane Hanna and other storms with potential for landfall in our area of operations. (09/04/2008) Department of Veterans Affairs to Open Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Hamlet, N.C. - In keeping with that priority, the VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6) and Fayetteville VA Medical Center (VAMC) are pleased to announce that it will open a new Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Hamlet, N.C. The scheduled opening date is May 12. (04/30/2008) 2007 VA CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM CAN MEET SUMMER NEEDS - Do you use a child care provider only during the summer months? Are you a full-time or part-time VA employee? (06/25/2007) |
