]]>The American Legion/David Law Firm 76 Freedom Car driven by Jerick Johnson will be at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond and the Colonial Heights American Legion Post 284 in Colonial Heights, Virginia on Wednesday, April 27th. The team will be at the VAMC located at 1201 Broad Rock Blvd. from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and Post 284 located at 505 Springdale Avenue in Colonial Heights that evening. The community is invited to come show their support and love of The American Legion, racing, and most importantly, our Nation’s veterans. "The American Legion does so much for our veterans, our active military and their families. Stopping by VA Facilities and letting patients know that they are appreciated for what they have done and saying ‘Thank You for your service’ is very important to our team,” explained Johnson. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/American_Legion_Racing_1303824615791 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/JerickJohnsoncar180x130.jpg Jerick Johnson car The American Legion/David Law Firm 76 Freedom Car driven by Jerick Johnson will be at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond and the Colonial Heights American Legion Post 284 in Colonial Heights, Virginia on Wednesday, April 27th. American Legion Racing The American Legion/David Law Firm 76 Freedom Car driven by Jerick Johnson will be at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond and the Colonial Heights American Legion Post 284 in Colonial Heights, Virginia on Wednesday, April 27th. The team will be at the VAMC located at 1201 Broad Rock Blvd. from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and Post 284 located at 505 Springdale Avenue in Colonial Heights that evening. The community is invited to come show their support and love of The American Legion, racing, and most importantly, our Nation’s veterans. "The American Legion does so much for our veterans, our active military and their families. Stopping by VA Facilities and letting patients know that they are appreciated for what they have done and saying ‘Thank You for your service’ is very important to our team,” explained Johnson. http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/Home_Based_Primary_Care_Outreach.asp Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:06:00 EDT

]]>The last week in April schedule for the clinic]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Home_Based_Primary_Care_Outreach_1303484880639 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/HBPC180x130.jpg Nurse taking a blood pressure reading The mobile clinic will be operating on its normal schedule for the last week in April. Upcoming Clinic Schedule The last week in April schedule for the clinic http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/Neurodiagnostic_Week_at_the_Richmond_VAMC.asp Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:33:00 EDT

]]>Nuerodiagnostic week]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Neurodiagnostic_Week_at_the_Richmond_VAMC_1303482944877 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/NeuroDiagnosticthumb180x130.jpg Nuero Staff members provided handouts, answered questions and demonstrated equipment to patients, staff and visitors as they stopped by the Open House that the diagnostic suite was offering. Neurodiagnostic Week Nuerodiagnostic week http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/A_Successful_Transition.asp Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:54:00 EDT

]]>The goal is that the Service Member's experience when participating in the VA/DoD Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) Program will be that he/she is working with one federal health care agency. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/A_Successful_Transition_1303394221121 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/RicardoBailey180x130.jpg Ricardo Baily The goal is that the Service Member's experience when participating in the VA/DoD Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) Program will be that he/she is working with one federal health care agency. Transition for Service members The goal is that the Service Member's experience when participating in the VA/DoD Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) Program will be that he/she is working with one federal health care agency. http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/Rural_Health_Cumberland.asp Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:47:00 EDT

]]>Patriot's day in Cumberland County]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Rural_Health_Cumberland_1303303264939 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/1Cumberland2PatriotsDayfest180x130.jpg Patriot's Day in Cumberland County Yes, it was Cumberland County, Virginia at the famous, Effingham Tavern, where Carter H. Harrison instructed elected delegates of this County to vote for independence from the British government at the Virginia Convention of May 6, 1776. Patriot's Day in Cumberland Patriot's day in Cumberland County http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/The_Vision_and_Blind_Rehabilition_Program.asp Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:45:00 EDT

]]>The Vision and Blind Rehabilitation Program recently planned a trip for patients with vision loss on a touch tour at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/The_Vision_and_Blind_Rehabilition_Program_1302537665154 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/180x130-4-visionprogram.jpg Veterans touring the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts The Vision and Blind Rehabilitation Program recently planned a trip for patients with vision loss on a touch tour at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. Veterans Visit to Fine Arts The Vision and Blind Rehabilitation Program recently planned a trip for patients with vision loss on a touch tour at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/Mobile_Clinic_Visits_Northern_Neck.asp Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:56:00 EDT

]]>The outreach team is part of McGuire’s Home Based Primary Care Unit (HBPC). The team uses a 40’ mobile clinic which is outfitted to perform most of the same functions as you would see at your local doctor’s office. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Mobile_Clinic_Visits_Northern_Neck_1302620292375 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/newmoc2.jpg Moc 2 The outreach team is part of McGuire’s Home Based Primary Care Unit (HBPC). The team uses a 40’ mobile clinic which is outfitted to perform most of the same functions as you would see at your local doctor’s office. Mobile Clinic in Northern Neck The outreach team is part of McGuire’s Home Based Primary Care Unit (HBPC). The team uses a 40’ mobile clinic which is outfitted to perform most of the same functions as you would see at your local doctor’s office. http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/Go_VCU_Rams.asp Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:43:00 EDT

]]>Richmond VA Medical Center is proud to be affiliated with the Virginia Commonwealth University, together providing training programs and the latest in medical advances. In support of our partnership and the many VCU graduates and fans in our facility, everyone was encouraged to wear their black and gold school colors Friday as Richmond VAMC supports the Rams in the Final Four. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Go_VCU_Rams_1301687143764 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/rams180x130.jpg McGuire Staff Richmond VA Medical Center is proud to be affiliated with the Virginia Commonwealth University, together providing training programs and the latest in medical advances. In support of our partnership and the many VCU graduates and fans in our facility, everyone was encouraged to wear their black and gold school colors Friday as Richmond VAMC supports the Rams in the Final Four. Go VCU Rams! Richmond VA Medical Center is proud to be affiliated with the Virginia Commonwealth University, together providing training programs and the latest in medical advances. In support of our partnership and the many VCU graduates and fans in our facility, everyone was encouraged to wear their black and gold school colors Friday as Richmond VAMC supports the Rams in the Final Four. http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/Senator_Webb_Visit.asp Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:46:00 EDT

]]>Senator Webb toured the new 22,000 square foot facility which was designed to support the rehabilitation and transitional needs of returning service members and Veterans.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Senator_Webb_Visit_1301665624141 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/web180x130.jpg Senator Webb Senator Webb toured the new 22,000 square foot Polytrauma Transitional Rehab Center which was designed to support the rehabilitation and transitional needs of returning service members and Veterans. Senator Webb Visits McGuire Senator Webb toured the new 22,000 square foot facility which was designed to support the rehabilitation and transitional needs of returning service members and Veterans. http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/Women_s_History_Month.asp Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:19:00 EDT

]]>In 1980, President Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation calling on the American people to remember the contributions of women. By 1987, fourteen governors had declared March as Women's History Month and, that same year, Congress and the President followed by declaring March as National Women's History Month.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Women_s_History_Month_1299766267480 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/wmnvets180x130.jpg art In 1980, President Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation calling on the American people to remember the contributions of women. By 1987, fourteen governors had declared March as Women's History Month and, that same year, Congress and the President followed by declaring March as National Women's History Month. March Is Women's History Month In 1980, President Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation calling on the American people to remember the contributions of women. By 1987, fourteen governors had declared March as Women's History Month and, that same year, Congress and the President followed by declaring March as National Women's History Month. http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/Social_Work_Month.asp Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:51:00 EDT

]]>The Social Work Month 2011 theme promotes the role of social worker as positive change agent. There are 640,000 professional social workers in the United States who have dedicated their careers to either helping people transform their lives, or improving environments that make such progress possible. Here is a little about social workers across the nation as we join with them celebrating the Professional Social Work Month 2011! ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Social_Work_Month_1299787029206 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/sociaworkmonth180x130.jpg Social Work Month The Social Work Month 2011 theme promotes the role of social worker as positive change agent. There are 640,000 professional social workers in the United States who have dedicated their careers to either helping people transform their lives, or improving environments that make such progress possible. Celebrate Social Work Month The Social Work Month 2011 theme promotes the role of social worker as positive change agent. There are 640,000 professional social workers in the United States who have dedicated their careers to either helping people transform their lives, or improving environments that make such progress possible. Here is a little about social workers across the nation as we join with them celebrating the Professional Social Work Month 2011! http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/New_Polytrauma_Rehab_Center.asp Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:20:00 EDT

]]>Tuesday, March 8th, at 1:30pm, the Richmond VA Medical Center is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the new Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Center. The facility is a 22,000 square foot facility was designed to support the rehabilitation needs of returning service members and Veterans. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_Polytrauma_Rehab_Center_1298906643310 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/PTRPBldg180x130.jpg PTRP Building Tuesday, March 8th, at 1:30pm, the Richmond VA Medical Center is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the new Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Center. The facility is a 22,000 square foot facility was designed to support the rehabilitation needs of returning service members and Veterans. New Polytrauma Rehab Center Tuesday, March 8th, at 1:30pm, the Richmond VA Medical Center is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the new Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Center. The facility is a 22,000 square foot facility was designed to support the rehabilitation needs of returning service members and Veterans. http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/New_Mobile_Unit_Is_Here.asp Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:11:00 EDT

]]>The newest member to the fleet, MOC 2, which stands for the Mobile Outreach Center, will be driven by team members to the fairs and festivals to reach Veterans in their respective communities; providing health education and to assist Veterans with the application process for enrollment for VA healthcare benefits.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_Mobile_Unit_Is_Here_1297887269934 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/newmoc2.jpg MOC 2 Is Here The newest member to the fleet, MOC 2, which stands for the Mobile Outreach Center, will be driven by team members to the fairs and festivals to reach Veterans in their respective communities; providing health education and to assist Veterans with the application process for enrollment for VA healthcare benefits. Second Mobile Unit Has Arrived The newest member to the fleet, MOC 2, which stands for the Mobile Outreach Center, will be driven by team members to the fairs and festivals to reach Veterans in their respective communities; providing health education and to assist Veterans with the application process for enrollment for VA healthcare benefits. http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/National_Salute_to_Veteran_Patients_Week_at_Richmond_VA_Medical_Center.asp Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:49:00 EDT

]]>Heart shaped balloons were visible all around the medical center today for the kick off of National Salute to Veteran Patients Week. Staff members and volunteers from the American Red Cross delivered over 250 balloons to the patients. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/National_Salute_to_Veteran_Patients_Week_at_Richmond_VA_Medical_Center_1297716511831 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/NationalSalute180x130.jpg Staff delivering balloons Heart shaped balloons were visible all around the medical center today for the kick off of National Salute to Veteran Patients Week. Staff members and volunteers from the American Red Cross delivered over 250 balloons to the patients. A Salute to Veteran Patients Heart shaped balloons were visible all around the medical center today for the kick off of National Salute to Veteran Patients Week. Staff members and volunteers from the American Red Cross delivered over 250 balloons to the patients. http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/Valentines_Are_Here.asp Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:55:00 EDT

]]>Beautiful handmade Valentines can be seen along the walls of the Richmond VA Medical Center's Mall area. Over 200 feet of wall space has colorful displays from children around central Virginia.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Valentines_Are_Here_1297446981280 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/valentines.jpg Pictures of hand drawn Hearts Beautiful handmade Valentines can be seen along the walls of the Richmond VA Medical Center's Mall area. Over 200 feet of wall space has colorful displays from children around central Virginia. Valentines Are Here Beautiful handmade Valentines can be seen along the walls of the Richmond VA Medical Center's Mall area. Over 200 feet of wall space has colorful displays from children around central Virginia. http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/Tribal.asp Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EDT

]]>McGuire VA Medical Center Rural Health Program was created to deliver Health Education, Health Services and Care, to Veterans living in rural central Virginia communities. Rural Health is under the administrative management of Geriatrics & Extended Care and is comprised of an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) of Health Educators, a Program Coordinator, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Registered Dietitian, Occupational Therapist, Registration/Eligibility Specialist, Public Affairs, Pharmacist, and a Driver/Logistics Specialist.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Tribal_1296222666740 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/rapppowwow180x130.jpg Native American team at the Rappahannock Tribal Pow wow McGuire VA Medical Center Rural Health Program was created to deliver Health Education, Health Services and Care, to Veterans living in rural central Virginia communities. Rural Health is under the administrative management of Geriatrics & Extended Care and is comprised of an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) of Health Educators, a Program Coordinator, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Registered Dietitian, Occupational Therapist, Registration/Eligibility Specialist, Integrator, Pharmacist, and a Driver/Logistics Specialist. Reaching Rural Virginia McGuire VA Medical Center Rural Health Program was created to deliver Health Education, Health Services and Care, to Veterans living in rural central Virginia communities. Rural Health is under the administrative management of Geriatrics & Extended Care and is comprised of an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) of Health Educators, a Program Coordinator, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Registered Dietitian, Occupational Therapist, Registration/Eligibility Specialist, Public Affairs, Pharmacist, and a Driver/Logistics Specialist. http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/Smoking_Cessation_Clinic.asp Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:54:00 EDT

]]>McGuire Rural Health Team will hold Smoking Cessation Clinics throughout rural Virginia to help Veterans stop the use of tobacco products.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Smoking_Cessation_Clinic_1292349482303 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/smokingcessthumb.jpg Office of Rural Health Smoking Cessation Rural Health Smoking Cessation Clinic promises to help Veterans living throughout rural Virginia to stop the use of tobacco products. Smoking Cessation McGuire Rural Health Team will hold Smoking Cessation Clinics throughout rural Virginia to help Veterans stop the use of tobacco products. http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/Balance_at_the_Richmond_VAMC.asp Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:45:00 EDT

]]>Elmer Ligh, MSPT, provides balance assessment for the patients.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Balance_at_the_Richmond_VAMC_1290447327485 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/now.jpg Elmer Ligh, MSPT, provides balance assessment for the patients. Elmer Ligh, MSPT, provides balance assessment for the patients. Balance Assessment is Key Elmer Ligh, MSPT, provides balance assessment for the patients. http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/Endoscopy_Unit_Recognized_for_Quality_and_Safety.asp Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:33:00 EDT

]]>Endoscopy Unit Recognized for Quality and Safety]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Endoscopy_Unit_Recognized_for_Quality_and_Safety_1290202891382 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/endos.jpg Endoscopy Unit Recognized Endoscopy Unit Recognized for Quality and Safety Endoscopy Unit Recognized Endoscopy Unit Recognized for Quality and Safety http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/Driver_Rehabilition_Training_at_Richmond_VAMC.asp Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:15:00 EDT

]]>Driving assessment is underway at the Richmond VAMC.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Driver_Rehabilition_Training_at_Richmond_VAMC_1290003175068 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/driver2.jpg Driving assessment Driving is important for many patients. Richmond VAMC has the staff and tools to assess driving ability. Driving and Rehabilitation Driving assessment is underway at the Richmond VAMC. http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/Carey_Baldridge_Award.asp Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:00:00 EDT

]]>Richmond VAMC Quality Team earns Carey Baldridge Award]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Carey_Baldridge_Award_1289414763703 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/Baldridge_CareyAwdthumb02.jpg Richmond VAMC Quality Team earns Carey Baldridge Award Our Quality Management team is pleased to announce that Richmond VA Medical Center has received the Carey- Baldrige Achievement Award. This is a significant national award, recognizing our commitment to quality and continual performance improvement. Few medical centers’ stand in this elite group, striving to receive this prestigious award, however, our work has only just begun. Quality and performance excellence are a continual journey. We look forward to working with you as we continually strive to provide the highest quality of health care services. Richmond VAMC Quality Team ear Richmond VAMC Quality Team earns Carey Baldridge Award http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/Richmond_VAMC_Heart_Transplant_Program_turns_30.asp Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:30:00 EDT

]]>Cardiac Transplant Program at Richmond VAMC turns 30]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Richmond_VAMC_Heart_Transplant_Program_turns_30_1288712036926 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/PeteBlue.jpg Cardiac Transplant Team The medical center’s transplant program has a long history of providing heart transplant services to our patients. The VA began the first heart transplant program at Richmond VA Medical Center almost 30 years ago with the leadership of Dr. Szabolcs Szentpetery. Transplant Program Turns 30 Cardiac Transplant Program at Richmond VAMC turns 30 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/features/breastcancer.asp Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:00:00 EDT

]]>McGuire VA Medical Center sponsors programs throughout the month of October to educate Veterans and their families on the facts about breast cancer and to raise awareness for the needs of people and families affected by the disease.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/breastcancer_1287605966817 http://www.richmond.va.gov/RICHMOND/images/BreastCancerThumbnailHomepage.jpg Breast Cancer Logo McGuire VA Medical Center sponsors programs throughout the month of October to educate Veterans and their families on the facts about breast cancer and to raise awareness for the needs of people and families affected by the disease. Breast Cancer Awareness McGuire VA Medical Center sponsors programs throughout the month of October to educate Veterans and their families on the facts about breast cancer and to raise awareness for the needs of people and families affected by the disease.