Phoenix VA Health Care System

Chew and her colleagues use a malnutrition screening tool (MST) for all patients admitted to the Phoenix VA hospital, three-quarters of whom are 65 and older, a demographic that is susceptible to malnutrition.

In the two VA-supported studies, Hastings and Borden collaborated with colleagues at the University of Arizona who specialize in statistical analysis and evaluation of biological data. Hastings is an associate professor at Arizona State University, with an academic focus on immunobiology.

As of December, the VEText program became available for specialty appointments, but does \not replace the letters, postcards and automated phone calls Veterans already receive for appointment reminders.

VA employees teamed up with Veterans service organizations to hold an outreach event for Native American Veterans on the White Mountain Apache Reservation.

The need for volunteers continues to increase as the situation in Puerto Rico becomes more dire, with substandard living for many on the island still recovering from the devastating Hurricane Maria.

VA has announced a new initiative between that will expand access to high quality and convenient health care services for Veterans in Phoenix and surrounding communities.