It typically takes six to eight weeks to create a prosthesis for an amputee but Mechenbier received his in three thanks to the work of Pittsburgh VA orthotist/prosthetist Andrew Chambers and his team.
Integrative oncology combines complementary practices like yoga and acupuncture with conventional cancer care. A primary goal is to help prevent or lessen side effects from chemotherapy and surgery.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine and Army Veteran Jim Hill, who served in Vietnam and Iraq Wars with the Marine Corps and Army Reserve.
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Novel Infusion Care Delivery is a revolutionary infusion treatment program designed to improve access to infusion treatments for cancer care.
Innovative, self-cleaning mats continuously disinfect themselves. When they detect contamination, they electronically release ions that destroy the germs.
National Telestroke Program is a nationwide VA program that provides acute stroke evaluation and treatment to 70 VA medical centers through telemedicine
A Marine Corps Veteran amputee didn't want to give up competing in agility sports with his dogs. Franco, a cocker spaniel poodle mix, helped him.
These outreach opportunities and experiences are tailored to the unique needs of the Veteran community.
The PHASER program offers genetic testing that uses information in a person’s genes to determine how they respond to medicine.
While on deployment, Marino became confused, forgetful, angry, and depressed, and he struggled to perform his regular duties. “The depression took me to a very, very dark place, and I was quite ready to take my own life,” he said.