Joyce Casey, a Spinal Cord Injury recreation therapist, has saved and changed the lives of thousands of paralyzed Veterans.
Jim Jacobi has had a lot thrown at him -- war, Agent Orange, triple bypass surgery and losing both legs. But this Vietnam Vet keeps it all positive.
Central Virginia VA Health Care has a unique expertise in treating Veterans with spinal cord injuries. A new grant will focus on epidural stimulation and robotic suits to improve patients’ mobility.
It’s the first method in the world that can activate muscles – using minimally invasive techniques – to produce an effective cough. Veteran: "This research…is helping to improve the lives of others."
Every day in VA hospitals nationwide, nurses dedicate themselves to […]
Spinal cord injury (SCI) nursing at VA is a challenging […]
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