http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/index.asp Listing of local health features. en-us Copyright 2010 VA http://www.va.gov/rss Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:07:00 EST http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Simmons_New_Hampton_Director.asp Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:30:00 EST The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce Dr. Taquisa K. Simmons' appointment as the Hampton VA Medical Center's new executive Director. Simmons moves from her position as Associate Director Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Simmons_New_Hampton_Director_1611353171858 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/Dr_Simmons_SES180x130.jpg Dr. Taquisa Simmons (pictured) has been selected to lead the Hampton VA Medical Center The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce Dr. Taquisa K. Simmons' appointment as the Hampton VA Medical Center's new executive Director. Simmons moves from her position as Associate Director Simmons to lead Hampton VAMC The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce Dr. Taquisa K. Simmons' appointment as the Hampton VA Medical Center's new executive Director. Simmons moves from her position as Associate Director http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/VA_Secretary_Wilkie_speaks_at_VLC_Opening.asp Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:20:00 EDT VA Secretary Robert Wilkie and Ass't Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs Brooks Tucker were among guests attending the grand opening of the Veterans Life Center of North Carolina (VLC), in Butner, N.C. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Secretary_Wilkie_speaks_at_VLC_Opening_1596827469315 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/VLCopeningD180x130.jpg Photo of VA Secretary Robert Wilkie addresses a gathering of community partners and government officials during the grand opening of the Veterans Life Center, a comprehensive, residential rehabilitation center for transitioning Veterans in Butner, N.C. August 1. (photo by Stephen R. Wilkins) VA Secretary Robert Wilkie and Ass't Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs Brooks Tucker were among guests attending the grand opening of the Veterans Life Center of North Carolina (VLC), in Butner, N.C. Wilkie Attends VLC Opening VA Secretary Robert Wilkie and Ass't Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs Brooks Tucker were among guests attending the grand opening of the Veterans Life Center of North Carolina (VLC), in Butner, N.C. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Secretary_Initiates_His.asp Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:15:00 EST VISN 6 Director DeAnne Seekins and VA Secretary Robert L. Wilkie visited Durham VA's main facility December 9, before traveling to Asheboro, NC to cut the ribbon enabling telehealth services for local Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Secretary_Initiates_His_1578586176664 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/VaughnSeekinsWilkieDecemberATLASvisit.jpg photo, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie was joined by VISN director Seekins and Salisbury director Vaughn for ribbon cutting VISN 6 Director DeAnne Seekins and VA Secretary Robert L. Wilkie visited Durham VA's main facility December 9, before traveling to Asheboro, NC to cut the ribbon enabling telehealth services for local Veterans. Wilkie opens Telehealth Pilot VISN 6 Director DeAnne Seekins and VA Secretary Robert L. Wilkie visited Durham VA's main facility December 9, before traveling to Asheboro, NC to cut the ribbon enabling telehealth services for local Veterans. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Hampton_VA_Medical_Center_Announces_New_Director.asp Tue, 27 Aug 2019 13:33:00 EDT The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of David Collins as the new director of the Hampton VA Medical Center. Collins will oversee delivery of health care to more than 50,000 Veterans Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Hampton_VA_Medical_Center_Announces_New_Director_1566927294904 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/Dave_Collins180x130.jpg Photo of new Hampton VA Director David Collins The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of David Collins as the new director of the Hampton VA Medical Center. Collins will oversee delivery of health care to more than 50,000 Veterans Hampton VA Director Announced The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of David Collins as the new director of the Hampton VA Medical Center. Collins will oversee delivery of health care to more than 50,000 Veterans http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Secretary_Accompanies_Sen_Tillis_to_Wilmington.asp Thu, 15 Aug 2019 16:00:00 EDT VA Secretary Wilkie accompanied Senator Thom Tillis through stops at the Wilmington HCC and other locations in the Fayetteville NC Coastal Health Care System catchment August 6 and 7, meeting Veterans and staff. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Secretary_Accompanies_Sen_Tillis_to_Wilmington_1565899162687 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/SecVA_Tillis_Wilmington_2019_180x130.jpg Secretary Wilkie accompanied Senator Thom Tillis through stops at the Wilmington HCC and other locations in the Fayetteville NC Coastal Health Care System catchment August 6 and 7, meeting Veterans and staff. VA Secretary Wilkie accompanied Senator Thom Tillis through stops at the Wilmington HCC and other locations in the Fayetteville NC Coastal Health Care System catchment August 6 and 7, meeting Veterans and staff. Secretary & Senator visit NC VA Secretary Wilkie accompanied Senator Thom Tillis through stops at the Wilmington HCC and other locations in the Fayetteville NC Coastal Health Care System catchment August 6 and 7, meeting Veterans and staff. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Hutchins_Appointed_VISN_6_CMO.asp Tue, 25 Jun 2019 09:30:00 EDT VA proudly announces Anne C. Hutchins, M.D. appointment as Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 6) Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Hutchins_Appointed_VISN_6_CMO_1561469442818 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/Hutchinsswearingin180x130.JPG Photo of Anne C. Hutchins, M.D. taking the oath of office as VISN 6 Chief Medical Officer, a Senior Executive Service equivalent position VA proudly announces Anne C. Hutchins, M.D. appointment as Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 6) Hutchins Appointed VISN 6 CMO VA proudly announces Anne C. Hutchins, M.D. appointment as Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 6) http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/VA_Secretary_visits_Salem_VA_Medical_Center.asp Fri, 07 Jun 2019 16:15:00 EDT Moving quickly from Bedford, Va. to Salem VA Medical Center, the VA’s top executive then joined VISN 6 Network Director DeAnne Seekins and Salem VA Medical Center Director, Rebecca Stackhouse to support the MISSION Act Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Secretary_visits_Salem_VA_Medical_Center_1559938181577 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/Salem_SecVA180x130.jpg VA Secretary Robert Wilkie greets Salem VA staff Moving quickly from Bedford, Va. to Salem VA Medical Center, the VA’s top executive then joined VISN 6 Network Director DeAnne Seekins and Salem VA Medical Center Director, Rebecca Stackhouse to support the MISSION Act VA Secretary visits Salem Moving quickly from Bedford, Va. to Salem VA Medical Center, the VA’s top executive then joined VISN 6 Network Director DeAnne Seekins and Salem VA Medical Center Director, Rebecca Stackhouse to support the MISSION Act http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/In_VA_Pharmacists_Do_more_than_fill_Prescriptions.asp Tue, 09 Apr 2019 15:30:00 EDT VA uses clinical pharmacy specialists or pharmacy providers, embedded in primary and specialty clinics, with appointment slots for veterans. VA approved Doctors of Pharmacy work as clinical pharmacy specialists Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/In_VA_Pharmacists_Do_more_than_fill_Prescriptions_1554838051427 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/Pentecost_and_Parker_180x130.jpg Pharmacist Angela Pentecost sits with Navy Veteran Michael Parker and reviews his bloodwork VA uses clinical pharmacy specialists or pharmacy providers, embedded in primary and specialty clinics, with appointment slots for veterans. VA approved Doctors of Pharmacy work as clinical pharmacy specialists VA Pharmacists treat patients VA uses clinical pharmacy specialists or pharmacy providers, embedded in primary and specialty clinics, with appointment slots for veterans. VA approved Doctors of Pharmacy work as clinical pharmacy specialists http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Salisbury_VA_Open_New_Laboratory_and_ICU.asp Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:30:00 EDT Salisbury VA Health Care System celebrated its brand new clinical laboratory and expanded Intensive Care Unit with a ribbon-cutting ceremony August 8. Leadership and dignitaries toured the impressive, new expanded spaces Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Salisbury_VA_Open_New_Laboratory_and_ICU_1533921938390 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/SalisburyLabRibbonCutting180x130.jpg Salisbury VA Director Joseph Vaughn and VISN 6 Director DeAnne Seekins are surrounded by facility leadership who cut the ribbon officially opening the new clinical lab and ICU at the medical center August 8. Photo by Luke Thompson Salisbury VA Health Care System celebrated its brand new clinical laboratory and expanded Intensive Care Unit with a ribbon-cutting ceremony August 8. Leadership and dignitaries toured the impressive, new expanded spaces Salisbury VA's New Lab, ICU Salisbury VA Health Care System celebrated its brand new clinical laboratory and expanded Intensive Care Unit with a ribbon-cutting ceremony August 8. Leadership and dignitaries toured the impressive, new expanded spaces http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/VISN_6_Recognizes_Geriatric_Scholars_Program_Gradu.asp Wed, 04 Apr 2018 11:00:00 EDT The VA Geriatric Scholars Program is offered by VA’s offices of Rural Health, and Geriatrics and Extended Care, to integrate geriatric health care into primary care practice. VISN 6 is recognizing local program graduates Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VISN_6_Recognizes_Geriatric_Scholars_Program_Gradu_1522852876963 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/Geriatric_Scholar_photo_Guitar180x130.jpg A Durham VAMC Provider works with a geriatric patient The VA Geriatric Scholars Program is offered by VA’s offices of Rural Health, and Geriatrics and Extended Care, to integrate geriatric health care into primary care practice. VISN 6 is recognizing local program graduates Geriatric Scholars Announced The VA Geriatric Scholars Program is offered by VA’s offices of Rural Health, and Geriatrics and Extended Care, to integrate geriatric health care into primary care practice. VISN 6 is recognizing local program graduates http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/VA_Announces_New_Fayetteville_VAMC_Director.asp Fri, 16 Mar 2018 12:20:00 EDT The Department of Veterans Affairs announces James Laterza as the new director of the Fayetteville VA Medical Center to oversee health care of nearly 74,000 Veterans with an operating budget of $332.8 million. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Announces_New_Fayetteville_VAMC_Director_1521216928665 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/Laterzaphoto180x130.jpg James Laterza is new Fayetteville VAMC Director The Department of Veterans Affairs announces James Laterza as the new director of the Fayetteville VA Medical Center to oversee health care of nearly 74,000 Veterans with an operating budget of $332.8 million. New Fayetteville Director The Department of Veterans Affairs announces James Laterza as the new director of the Fayetteville VA Medical Center to oversee health care of nearly 74,000 Veterans with an operating budget of $332.8 million. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Joseph_Vaughn_Brings_Proven_Experience_to_Salisbur.asp Fri, 02 Mar 2018 13:00:00 EST The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph P. Vaughn as the new director of the Salisbury VA Medical Center. Vaughn will oversee health care to more than 91,000 Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Joseph_Vaughn_Brings_Proven_Experience_to_Salisbur_1520013365621 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/JosephVaughn02272018180x130.jpg New Salisbury VAMC Director Joseph Vaughn The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph P. Vaughn as the new director of the Salisbury VA Medical Center. Vaughn will oversee health care to more than 91,000 Veterans. New Director at Salisbury VAMC The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph P. Vaughn as the new director of the Salisbury VA Medical Center. Vaughn will oversee health care to more than 91,000 Veterans. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/New_Director_Announced_at_Durham_VAHCS.asp Fri, 02 Mar 2018 12:50:00 EST VISN 6 Director DeAnne Seekins Announces Appointment of Paul Crews to Direct Durham VAHCS. Crews was most recently interim director at the VA Western New York Health Care System in Buffalo, NY. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_Director_Announced_at_Durham_VAHCS_1520012568458 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/PaulCrewsMarch022018180x130.jpg New Durham VAHCSrector Paul Crews VISN 6 Director DeAnne Seekins Announces Appointment of Paul Crews to Direct Durham VAHCS. Crews was most recently interim director at the VA Western New York Health Care System in Buffalo, NY. New Director for Durham VA VISN 6 Director DeAnne Seekins Announces Appointment of Paul Crews to Direct Durham VAHCS. Crews was most recently interim director at the VA Western New York Health Care System in Buffalo, NY. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/New_Director_Announced_to_Lead_Asheville_VAMC.asp Mon, 08 Jan 2018 10:30:00 EST VA is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie A. Young as the new director of Asheville’s Charles George VA Medical Center. Young has served in the capacity as director of the VA Iliana HCS. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_Director_Announced_to_Lead_Asheville_VAMC_1515425998730 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/StephJan18130x180.jpg New Aswheville VAMC Director Stephanie A. Young VA is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie A. Young as the new director of Asheville’s Charles George VA Medical Center. Young has served in the capacity as director of the VA Iliana HCS. New Asheville VAMC Director VA is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie A. Young as the new director of Asheville’s Charles George VA Medical Center. Young has served in the capacity as director of the VA Iliana HCS. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Head_of_Durham_VAHCS_Selected_New_Network_Director.asp Mon, 24 Jul 2017 14:45:00 EDT DeAnne Seekins, Head of Durham VA Health Care System is Appointed New Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network Director effective July 23, 2017. Seekins is second person to hold the position. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Head_of_Durham_VAHCS_Selected_New_Network_Director_1500922029124 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/Seekins_VISN6_180x130.jpg Ms. DeAnne Seekins is new VISN 6 Director DeAnne Seekins, Head of Durham VA Health Care System is Appointed New Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network Director effective July 23, 2017. Seekins is second person to hold the position. Seekins New VISN 6 Director DeAnne Seekins, Head of Durham VA Health Care System is Appointed New Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network Director effective July 23, 2017. Seekins is second person to hold the position. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/VISN_6_Announces_New_Medical_Center_Director.asp Fri, 09 Jun 2017 15:27:00 EDT The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of James R. Johnson, Jr., FACHE, as the new director of the Hampton VA Medical Center. He will begin within 60 days. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VISN_6_Announces_New_Medical_Center_Director_1497036431114 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/Ron Johnson180x130.jpg Director Ron Johnson The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of James R. Johnson, Jr., FACHE, as the new director of the Hampton VA Medical Center. He will begin within 60 days. New Director at Hampton The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of James R. Johnson, Jr., FACHE, as the new director of the Hampton VA Medical Center. He will begin within 60 days. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Access_and_Quality_Website_announcement.asp Wed, 12 Apr 2017 13:30:00 EDT This tool allows Veterans to access the most transparent and easy to understand wait time and quality measures in health care. Veterans can compare access and quality measures to make informed choices about their care. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Access_and_Quality_Website_announcement_1492017679168 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/I CARE logo180x130.jpg VA logo for Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, known as ICARE This tool allows Veterans to access the most transparent and easy to understand wait time and quality measures in health care. Veterans can compare access and quality measures to make informed choices about their care. Access and Quality Website ann This tool allows Veterans to access the most transparent and easy to understand wait time and quality measures in health care. Veterans can compare access and quality measures to make informed choices about their care. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/VA_fixes_Veterans_Crisis_Line.asp Thu, 06 Apr 2017 16:00:00 EDT VA Announces Crisis Line Challenges Resolved. In response to the recent VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) report that reviewed the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), claims rollover rate less than 1 percent. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_fixes_Veterans_Crisis_Line_1491506118167 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/I CARE logo180x130.jpg VA's ICARE logo VA Announces Crisis Line Challenges Resolved. In response to the recent VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) report that reviewed the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), claims rollover rate less than 1 percent. Crisis Line Fixed VA Announces Crisis Line Challenges Resolved. In response to the recent VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) report that reviewed the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), claims rollover rate less than 1 percent. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/New_Interim_VISN_6_Director.asp Tue, 07 Feb 2017 11:15:00 EST Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark Shelhorse is appointed interim director of the Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 for the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, says the Deputy Secretary for Health for Operations and Management Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_Interim_VISN_6_Director_1486484445243 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/Shelhorse 2012180x130.jpg Dr. Mark Shelhorse Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark Shelhorse is appointed interim director of the Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 for the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, says the Deputy Secretary for Health for Operations and Management Shelhorse takes VISN 6 Helm Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark Shelhorse is appointed interim director of the Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 for the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, says the Deputy Secretary for Health for Operations and Management http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/McDonald_Gibson_Take_USA_Today_to_Task.asp Mon, 12 Dec 2016 09:30:00 EST VA Secretary Bob McDonald and Deputy Secretary Sloan Gibson respond to an article in USA Today that unfairly characterizes a VA measurement tool. The article claims VA is hiding critical performance data from the public. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/McDonald_Gibson_Take_USA_Today_to_Task_1481552572107 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/McDonald, Robert A 180x130.jpg Photo of VA Secretary Robert A. McDonald VA Secretary Bob McDonald and Deputy Secretary Sloan Gibson respond to an article in USA Today that unfairly characterizes a VA measurement tool. The article claims VA is hiding critical performance data from the public. McDonald Rebuffs USA Today VA Secretary Bob McDonald and Deputy Secretary Sloan Gibson respond to an article in USA Today that unfairly characterizes a VA measurement tool. The article claims VA is hiding critical performance data from the public. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Veteran_Seigler_Oldest_VA_Employee.asp Thu, 10 Nov 2016 14:30:00 EST This year, as we prepared to observe Veterans Day 2016 at VA, this journey took us to Durham, N.C., where we spent time with the VA’s oldest Veteran employee who can still be found in the hospital halls serving. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veteran_Seigler_Oldest_VA_Employee_1478807288338 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/DVA_9289_Andrews_Dendy180x130.jpg Dr. Hilliard Seigler examines a Veteran. Seigler is VA's oldest Veteran employee This year, as we prepared to observe Veterans Day 2016 at VA, this journey took us to Durham, N.C., where we spent time with the VA’s oldest Veteran employee who can still be found in the hospital halls serving. Oldest VA Veteran Employee This year, as we prepared to observe Veterans Day 2016 at VA, this journey took us to Durham, N.C., where we spent time with the VA’s oldest Veteran employee who can still be found in the hospital halls serving. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Mobile_Medical_Units_Hit_NC_for_Hurricane_Relief.asp Mon, 17 Oct 2016 14:00:00 EDT VA and VISN 6 have coordinated health care relief efforts for Veterans in areas of N.C. hit by severe flooding. Mobile Medical Units have come from around the country to provide Veterans health care. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Mobile_Medical_Units_Hit_NC_for_Hurricane_Relief_1476727373893 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/Hurricane_Matthew_Greenville_180X130.jpg Much of the region around Greenville HCC have been flooded, making it difficult for Veterans to receive care. Photo shows flooded fenced area VA and VISN 6 have coordinated health care relief efforts for Veterans in areas of N.C. hit by severe flooding. Mobile Medical Units have come from around the country to provide Veterans health care. VA offers Vet Hurricane Assist VA and VISN 6 have coordinated health care relief efforts for Veterans in areas of N.C. hit by severe flooding. Mobile Medical Units have come from around the country to provide Veterans health care. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Fayetteville_VA_Teams_Save_Day_with_Water_Buffalo.asp Thu, 13 Oct 2016 16:05:00 EDT Reacting before, during and in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, the Fayetteville VAMC implemented contingency operations, placing an alternative water resource to continue health care service to Veterans Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Fayetteville_VA_Teams_Save_Day_with_Water_Buffalo_1476389239414 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/Fayetteville WaterBuffalo 2b 180x130.jpg A water tanker and filter (pictured here, lower left) is being used to support dialysis operations in Fayetteville, N.C. Reacting before, during and in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, the Fayetteville VAMC implemented contingency operations, placing an alternative water resource to continue health care service to Veterans Fayetteville Saves Dialysis Reacting before, during and in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, the Fayetteville VAMC implemented contingency operations, placing an alternative water resource to continue health care service to Veterans http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Hurricane_Affects_Fayetteville_VA_Health_Care_Site.asp Thu, 13 Oct 2016 11:00:00 EDT Several VA Health Care facilities in Southeastern North Carolina were impacted by weather conditions caused by Hurricane Matthew October 8-10. VA staff are working to mitigate the effects on care to Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Hurricane_Affects_Fayetteville_VA_Health_Care_Site_1476370945873 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/Fayetteville Ice Unloading 180x130.jpg Fayetteville VA Staff unload ice at the medical center to help in response to effects of Hurricane Matthew Several VA Health Care facilities in Southeastern North Carolina were impacted by weather conditions caused by Hurricane Matthew October 8-10. VA staff are working to mitigate the effects on care to Veterans. N.C. VA Facilities Recover Several VA Health Care facilities in Southeastern North Carolina were impacted by weather conditions caused by Hurricane Matthew October 8-10. VA staff are working to mitigate the effects on care to Veterans. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/VISN_6_Acts_Strategically_to_Enhance_Veteran_Healt.asp Mon, 19 Sep 2016 13:12:00 EDT For the last 20 years, VISN 6 staff has worked to effectively meet Veterans’ health needs in an ever-growing, ever-changing environment. At the center of this commitment is the VISN 6 Strategic Plan Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VISN_6_Acts_Strategically_to_Enhance_Veteran_Healt_1474305049035 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/VISN logo 180x130.jpg VISN 6 logo For the last 20 years, VISN 6 staff has worked to effectively meet Veterans’ health needs in an ever-growing, ever-changing environment. At the center of this commitment is the VISN 6 Strategic Plan VISN 6 Enhances Health Options For the last 20 years, VISN 6 staff has worked to effectively meet Veterans’ health needs in an ever-growing, ever-changing environment. At the center of this commitment is the VISN 6 Strategic Plan http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Veteran_Care_Expands_in_VISN_6.asp Tue, 30 Aug 2016 10:25:00 EDT VISN 6 has conducted programs and services that increase Veterans' access to health care in North Carolina and Virginia. The addition of facilities and services have allowed more Veterans to receive VA care than ever. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veteran_Care_Expands_in_VISN_6_1472567099504 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/VISN logo 180x130.jpg VA Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6) logo VISN 6 has conducted programs and services that increase Veterans' access to health care in North Carolina and Virginia. The addition of facilities and services have allowed more Veterans to receive VA care than ever. VISN 6 offers expanded care VISN 6 has conducted programs and services that increase Veterans' access to health care in North Carolina and Virginia. The addition of facilities and services have allowed more Veterans to receive VA care than ever. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Secretary_of_Veterans_Affairs.asp Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:40:00 EDT Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald released the following statement on the Commission on Care final report, a wide-ranging set of recommendations on reforming the Veterans Health Administration Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Secretary_of_Veterans_Affairs_1467815855993 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/McDonald, Robert A 180x130.jpg VA Secretary Robert McDonald Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald released the following statement on the Commission on Care final report, a wide-ranging set of recommendations on reforming the Veterans Health Administration McDonald sums up report Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald released the following statement on the Commission on Care final report, a wide-ranging set of recommendations on reforming the Veterans Health Administration http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Camp_Lejeune_Contaminated_Water_Update.asp Thu, 18 Feb 2016 15:00:00 EST VA announced that it plans to propose expanded disability compensation eligibility for Veterans exposed to contaminated drinking water while assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Camp_Lejeune_Contaminated_Water_Update_1455825668056 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/1213_WVwater.jpg Dripping water faucet VA announced that it plans to propose expanded disability compensation eligibility for Veterans exposed to contaminated drinking water while assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987. Camp Lejeune Water Update VA announced that it plans to propose expanded disability compensation eligibility for Veterans exposed to contaminated drinking water while assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/VA_Expands_Disability_Benefits.asp Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:12:00 EDT VA today published a new regulation that expands eligibility for some benefits for a select group of Air Force Veterans and Air Force Reserve personnel who were exposed to the herbicide Agent Orange Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Expands_Disability_Benefits_1435000415105 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/Fairchild C-123180x130.jpg DAYTON, Ohio -- Fairchild C-123K Provider at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo) VA today published a new regulation that expands eligibility for some benefits for a select group of Air Force Veterans and Air Force Reserve personnel who were exposed to the herbicide Agent Orange Agent Orange Benefits Expanded VA today published a new regulation that expands eligibility for some benefits for a select group of Air Force Veterans and Air Force Reserve personnel who were exposed to the herbicide Agent Orange http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/40_Mile_Rule_Changed_to_Fastest_Route_Announced.asp Fri, 24 Apr 2015 11:00:00 EDT Veterans who live less than 40 miles by straight line distance from the nearest VA medical facility, but must drive more than 40 miles to get there, will now be eligible for the Veterans Choice Program. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/40_Mile_Rule_Changed_to_Fastest_Route_Announced_1429889950506 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/boundary image.jpg Boudary restriction depiction Veterans who live less than 40 miles by straight line distance from the nearest VA medical facility, but must drive more than 40 miles to get there, will now be eligible for the Veterans Choice Program. 40 Mile Rule changed by VA Veterans who live less than 40 miles by straight line distance from the nearest VA medical facility, but must drive more than 40 miles to get there, will now be eligible for the Veterans Choice Program. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/VISN_6_Recognizes_Early_Black_Military_Leaders.asp Thu, 12 Feb 2015 12:00:00 EDT Here is a mention of the pioneering leaders who led America from its segregated military past to the organization we recognize today, in which any member can legitimately reach the pinnacles of leadership. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VISN_6_Recognizes_Early_Black_Military_Leaders_1423760356142 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/Gen_Benjamin_Davis_srTHUMB.gif Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. Here is a mention of the pioneering leaders who led America from its segregated military past to the organization we recognize today, in which any member can legitimately reach the pinnacles of leadership. Legendary Military Leaders Here is a mention of the pioneering leaders who led America from its segregated military past to the organization we recognize today, in which any member can legitimately reach the pinnacles of leadership. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Virginia_Vet_Receives_New_Heart.asp Wed, 11 Feb 2015 13:30:00 EDT Glenn Ford and his wife received the call they had been waiting on for nearly 12 years. He’d been selected to receive a new heart. It was placed in him at the richmond VA Medical Center Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Virginia_Vet_Receives_New_Heart_1423678943328 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/Cardiac_surgeons_in_the_OR_OR7_13from 211Thumb.jpg Dr. Gundar Katlaps inn the operating room. Katlaps recently performed a heart transplant on Glenn Ford at the Richmond VAMC. Glenn Ford and his wife received the call they had been waiting on for nearly 12 years. He’d been selected to receive a new heart. It was placed in him at the richmond VA Medical Center Heart Transplant at Richmond Glenn Ford and his wife received the call they had been waiting on for nearly 12 years. He’d been selected to receive a new heart. It was placed in him at the richmond VA Medical Center http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/First_total_joint_replacement_done_at_Salisbury_VA.asp Tue, 10 Feb 2015 17:20:00 EDT Army Veteran Elliot Crawford made many jumps while serving in an Airborne unit, but this time his foot struck a stone, forcing his knee to buckle. A Salisbury Doc just took care of it. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/First_total_joint_replacement_done_at_Salisbury_VA_1423606808068 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/attune_knee_replacementB.jpg Knee illustration Army Veteran Elliot Crawford made many jumps while serving in an Airborne unit, but this time his foot struck a stone, forcing his knee to buckle. A Salisbury Doc just took care of it. Salisbury Knee Replacement Army Veteran Elliot Crawford made many jumps while serving in an Airborne unit, but this time his foot struck a stone, forcing his knee to buckle. A Salisbury Doc just took care of it. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Flu_Vaccination_Information.asp Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:50:00 EDT One after another, across the nation, people are decrying their influenza or “flu” shots, befuddled by severe cases that have driven them to their beds. The vaccine available this year didn't match the virus. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Flu_Vaccination_Information_1423604946550 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/flu_shots180x130.jpg Flu Shot image One after another, across the nation, people are decrying their influenza or “flu” shots, befuddled by severe cases that have driven them to their beds. The vaccine available this year didn't match the virus. Flu Grounds Many One after another, across the nation, people are decrying their influenza or “flu” shots, befuddled by severe cases that have driven them to their beds. The vaccine available this year didn't match the virus. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Asheville_Social_Worker_Gets_National_Recognition.asp Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:40:00 EDT John Cowart, an employee of the Charles George VA Medical Center, has been named the 2015 Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers North Carolina Chapter. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Asheville_Social_Worker_Gets_National_Recognition_1423604076121 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/Asheville_social_workerTHUMB.jpg John Cowart John Cowart, an employee of the Charles George VA Medical Center, has been named the 2015 Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers North Carolina Chapter. Asheville Social Worker cited John Cowart, an employee of the Charles George VA Medical Center, has been named the 2015 Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers North Carolina Chapter. http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/features/Durham_VA_Earns_Top_Honors.asp Wed, 19 Nov 2014 12:00:00 EDT Durham VA Medical Center Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®’ as Recognition Comes from The Joint Commission. Excellence in Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, and Surgical Care were recognized. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Durham_VA_Earns_Top_Honors_1423257487141 http://www.visn6.va.gov/VISN6/images/JC1.jpg Joint Commission Recognition Durham VA Medical Center Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®’ as Recognition Comes from The Joint Commission. Excellence in Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, and Surgical Care were recognized. Durham VA Earns Top Honors Durham VA Medical Center Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®’ as Recognition Comes from The Joint Commission. Excellence in Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, and Surgical Care were recognized.