Dec 13, 2017
A 14-year Navy veteran is set to take over as head of the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs. Once confirmed, Sheronne Blasi will become the first woman veteran to head the agency. According to the ODVA, Blasi worked as assistant director of Statewide Veteran...
Dec 13, 2017
From falling on a slippery sidewalk to being exposed to an explosive blast, traumatic brain injuries can happen to anyone, anywhere. While these injuries may be invisible to the eye, they require the time and attention of a visible injury. Regardless of where, when,...
Dec 11, 2017
William Beaumont Army Medical Center doctors performed the first Transcatheter Aortic-Valve Replacement (TAVR) in El Paso at WBAMC, Nov. 17. The procedure is a minimally-invasive alternative to open-heart surgery for patients with severe Aortic Stenosis (AS), a...
Dec 11, 2017
The Veterans Affair Department is betting on a huge investment to modernize operations. But it doesn’t have a great track record of success. Will this time be different? Will the Veterans Affairs Department’s fourth attempt to modernize and connect its electronic...
Dec 7, 2017
Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it will use two innovative treatments to ease the everyday challenges associated with living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). SOURCE – READ THE...
Dec 7, 2017
Leaders from across the Military Health System and Department of Veterans Affairs work diligently to ensure patients receive timely and seamless care as they transition from one system to the next. Plans are underway to modernize electronic health records and improve...
Dec 6, 2017
The government says U.S. health care spending reached $3.3 trillion last year, which averages out to $10,348 for every man, woman, and child. SOURCE – READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT:...
Dec 5, 2017
The Veterans Affairs Community Based Outreach Clinic is run by Valor Healthcare. Located at 1432 Rumsey Ave., the new VA clinic is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Veterans can make appointments by calling 307-587-4015. Those not currently enrolled...
Dec 4, 2017
Responding to the rapid evolution of 3D printing technology, the FDA announced the first-ever technical guidance to manufacturers of 3D medical products, including devices, medications, and human tissue. SOURCE – READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT:...
Dec 1, 2017
Optum Ventures officially launched this week to fund startups on the cutting edge of healthcare innovation. It’s starting with $250 million to invest in four startups that have the capability of changing the way healthcare is delivered at the core, foundational level....
