Local Features - South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/index.asp Listing of local health features. en-us Copyright 2010 VA http://www.va.gov/rss Tue, 08 May 2012 10:57:00 CDT National Veterans Games http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/NationalVeteransGames.asp Tue, 08 May 2012 09:54:00 CDT
]]>Why one Veteran says you should be participating in the National Games]]> templatedata/content/features/data/NationalVeteransGames_1336488956652 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/TommyHernandezmedals.jpg Medals from Golden Aged Games Why one Veteran says you should be participating in the National Games Why You Should Participate Why one Veteran says you should be participating in the National Games Why I Get My Care Here http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/Why_I_Get_My_Care_Here.asp Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:40:00 CDT
]]>One VA Employee, who is a Veteran, talks about why she gets her care through VA.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Why_I_Get_My_Care_Here_1331912644518 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/Hosterfeaturemain.jpg Retired SGM Brenda Hoster tells why she gets her care through VA “The stigma attached to VA health care is unfair and generally founded on past practices. Now I can help ‘change’ that stigma, as a Veteran employee who receives care here.” Why I Get My Care Here One VA Employee, who is a Veteran, talks about why she gets her care through VA. STVHCS Engineering Staff Show Support to Fellow Employee http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/STVHCS_Staff_Show_Support.asp Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:33:00 CDT
]]>STVHCS Engineering Staff Show Support to Fellow Employee]]> templatedata/content/features/data/STVHCS_Staff_Show_Support_1331562930826 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/Support1.jpg Yilda Rivera and Kathy Gonzales pose outside the STVHCS barber shop just before Gonzales had her head shaved in a show of support for her friend’s fight against breast cancer. STVHCS Engineering Staff Show Support to Fellow Employee STVHCS Staff Show Support STVHCS Engineering Staff Show Support to Fellow Employee Texas Rangers visit South Texas Veterans http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/Texas_Rangers_visit_South_Texas_Veterans1.asp Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:27:00 CST
]]>Texas Rangers visit South Texas Veterans]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Texas_Rangers_visit_South_Texas_Veterans1_1329319745828 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/Rangers5forfeature.jpg Texas Rangers visit South Texas Veterans Texas Rangers visit South Texas Veterans Texas Rangers visit STVHCS Texas Rangers visit South Texas Veterans South Texas' One Armed Cowboy http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/South_Texas_One_Armed_Cowboy.asp Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:40:00 CST
]]>Losing part of an arm might be a devastating thing for a ranch owner and horse trainer, but to Ray Slone, it was just a small bump in the road.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/South_Texas_One_Armed_Cowboy_1327502670576 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/Sloanemainpage.jpg Being an amputee doesn’t stop Veteran Ray Slone from working with the animals that he loves. – Photo by Robin Risemas, STVHCS Office of Public Affairs. Losing part of an arm might be a devastating thing for a ranch owner and horse trainer, but to Ray Slone, it was just a small bump in the road. South Texas' One Armed Cowboy Losing part of an arm might be a devastating thing for a ranch owner and horse trainer, but to Ray Slone, it was just a small bump in the road. STVHCS Dr. Works with Symphony http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/STVHCS_Dr_Works_with_Symphony.asp Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:15:00 CST
]]>STVHCS Audiologist works with the San Antonio symphony]]> templatedata/content/features/data/STVHCS_Dr_Works_with_Symphony_1326312989183 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/symphony180wx130h.jpg Violin STVHCS Audiologist works with the San Antonio symphony. VA Dr's special project STVHCS Audiologist works with the San Antonio symphony 10th Annual "Ride a Crooked Trail" Car Show http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/10th_Annual_Ride_a_Crooked_Trail_Car_Show.asp Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:07:00 CST
]]>Recently, our Kerrville hospital hosted the 10th annual “Ride a Crooked Trail” car show. The event was a big success, raising more than $5,000 for our Veterans. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/10th_Annual_Ride_a_Crooked_Trail_Car_Show_1324307358615 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/carshowpix2mainthumb.jpg Car at Kerrville car show Recently, our Kerrville hospital hosted the 10th annual “Ride a Crooked Trail” car show. The event was a big success, raising more than $5,000 for our Veterans. Kerrville Car Show Recently, our Kerrville hospital hosted the 10th annual “Ride a Crooked Trail” car show. The event was a big success, raising more than $5,000 for our Veterans. New Outdoor Space Provides Inviting Space For All Patients http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/New_Outdoor_Space_Provides.asp Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:19:00 CST
]]>STVHCS has a new outdoor area for all patients to enjoy.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_Outdoor_Space_Provides_1323188471728 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/Serenitygardenmainthumb.jpg Patient enjoys the Serenity Garden STVHCS has a new outdoor area for all patients to enjoy. Serenity Garden STVHCS has a new outdoor area for all patients to enjoy. VA's Blue Button Innovation Takes Private Healthcare Sector By Storm http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/VA_s_Blue_Button_Innovation_Takes_Private_Healthcare_Sector_By_Storm.asp Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:30:00 CST
]]>VA's Blue Button popularity prompts civilian health care systems to institute the program. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_s_Blue_Button_Innovation_Takes_Private_Healthcare_Sector_By_Storm_1322248143389 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/Bluebutton.jpg Blue Button VA's Blue Button popularity prompts civilian health care systems to institute the program. Praise for VA's Blue Button VA's Blue Button popularity prompts civilian health care systems to institute the program. STVHCS To Get Fisher House http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/STVHCS_To_Get_Fisher_House.asp Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:43:00 CST
]]>South Texas Veterans Health Care System to break ground on new Fisher House in 2012]]> templatedata/content/features/data/STVHCS_To_Get_Fisher_House_1321886879551 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/FisherHousemainThumb.jpg Fisher House Logo South Texas Veterans Health Care System to break ground on new Fisher House in 2012. STVHCS Fisher House South Texas Veterans Health Care System to break ground on new Fisher House in 2012 New phone reminder system http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/New_phone_reminder_system.asp Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:49:00 CDT
]]>South Texas Veterans now have a new phone system to help them keep track of appointments. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_phone_reminder_system_1317831663943 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/phonemainthumb.jpg phone keys South Texas Veterans now have a new phone system to help them keep track of appointments. Appointment Reminder System South Texas Veterans now have a new phone system to help them keep track of appointments. STVHCS provides world class health care http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/STVHCS_provides_world_class_health_care.asp Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:48:00 CDT
]]>Did you know STVHCS delivered world class health care? We did!]]> templatedata/content/features/data/STVHCS_provides_world_class_health_care_1316027101317 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/worldclasscare180x130.jpg People from around the world Did you know STVHCS delivered world class health care? We did! Second to None Did you know STVHCS delivered world class health care? We did! New FPOW coordinator http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/New_FPOW_coordinator.asp Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:11:00 CST
]]>STVHCS has a new FPOW Advocate]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_FPOW_coordinator_1317737891149 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/POW.jpg POW/MIA flag STVHCS has a new FPOW Advocate STVHCS's new FPOW Advocate STVHCS has a new FPOW Advocate Healthy Living http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/Healthy_Living.asp Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:36:00 CDT
]]>The VHA has 9 healthy living messages for you!]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Healthy_Living_1316533139984 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/healthylife.jpg The way to a healthy life The VHA has 9 healthy living messages for you! 9 Healthy Living Messages The VHA has 9 healthy living messages for you! 2011 Flu Shots http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/2011_Flu_Shots.asp Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:22:00 CDT
]]>It's time to get vaccinated for the 2011 flu season]]> templatedata/content/features/data/2011_Flu_Shots_1316183847493 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/fluimage180x130.jpg sick cartoon man It's time to get vaccinated for the 2011 flu season! 2011 Flu Season Shots It's time to get vaccinated for the 2011 flu season Suicide Prevention http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/Suicide_Prevention.asp Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:42:00 CDT
]]>Suicide prevention information]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Suicide_Prevention_1315403510762 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/suicidespeakreach180x130.jpg Reach out for help Suicide is not the answer Suicide Prevention Suicide prevention information STVHCS Opens 2 New Clinics http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/STVHCS_Opens_2_New_Clinics.asp Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:40:00 CDT
]]>STVHCS Opens 2 New Clinics]]> templatedata/content/features/data/STVHCS_Opens_2_New_Clinics_1314129271427 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/Newclinicthumb.jpg Medical symbol The South Texas Veterans Health Clinic opens 2 new clinics. STVHCS Opens 2 New Clinics STVHCS Opens 2 New Clinics Have you signed up for My HealtheVet? http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/Have_you_signed_up_for_My_HealtheVet.asp Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:59:00 CDT
]]>There are a lot of reasons to sign up for My HealtheVet, here are some. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Have_you_signed_up_for_My_HealtheVet_1313594090993 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/Myheatlhevetthumb.jpg My healtheVet images There are a lot of reasons to sign up for My HealtheVet, here are some. Have you signed up yet? There are a lot of reasons to sign up for My HealtheVet, here are some. Hurricane Preparedness http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/Hurricane_Preparedness.asp Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:57:00 CDT
]]>UPDATED: STVHCS hurricane season 2011 preparedness tips]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Hurricane_Preparedness_1307463967345 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/180x130tropicalstormdon.jpg Tropical Storm Don image Be prepared as Tropical Storm Don approaches the Texas coast. Hurricanes: Are you ready? UPDATED: STVHCS hurricane season 2011 preparedness tips Veterans Legal Clinic http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/Veterans_Legal_Clinic.asp Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:30:00 CDT
]]>2011 Veterans Legal Clinics]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_Legal_Clinic_1311170764596 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/VetsLegalClinic180x130.jpg Veterans Legal Clinic Veterans, need legal advice? Help with wills? Check out our 2011 legal clinics. Veterans Legal Clinic 2011 Veterans Legal Clinics 2011 Ride a Crooked Trail car show http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/2011_Ride_a_Crooked_Trail_car_show.asp Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:08:00 CDT
]]>2011 Ride a Crooked Trail car show]]> templatedata/content/features/data/2011_Ride_a_Crooked_Trail_car_show_1307124807351 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/2011carshowflyer180x130.jpg flyer for car show Join ALMD as we host our 8th annual car show 8th Annual Car Show 2011 Ride a Crooked Trail car show STVHCS Celebrates Nursing http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/STVHCS_Celebrates_Nursing.asp Tue, 31 May 2011 09:13:00 CDT
]]>STVHCS Nurses go retro]]> templatedata/content/features/data/STVHCS_Celebrates_Nursing_1306851330357 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/Retronurses180x130.jpg STVHCS Nurses go retro STVHCS Nurses went retro to celebrate Nurses Week. STVHCS Celebrates Nursing STVHCS Nurses go retro Senator Cornyn (R-TX) visits STVHCS http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/Senator_Cornyn_R_TX_visits_STVHCS.asp Thu, 26 May 2011 09:25:00 CDT
]]>Senator Cornyn (R-TX) visits STVHCS]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Senator_Cornyn_R_TX_visits_STVHCS_1306420560485 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/SenCornynGroup180x130.jpg Senator Cornyn with STVHCS leadership The Victoria Outpatient Clinic received a special visitor. Senator Cornyn (R-TX) visits Senator Cornyn (R-TX) visits STVHCS VA2K http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/VA2K.asp Fri, 20 May 2011 09:30:00 CDT
]]>Join us for a walk/roll recognizing employee wellness month and benefitting homeless Veterans.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA2K_1306939961402 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/VA2KLogo180x130.jpg VA2K logo Join us for a walk/roll recognizing employee wellness month and benefitting homeless Veterans. STVHCS VA2K Walk/Roll Join us for a walk/roll recognizing employee wellness month and benefitting homeless Veterans. June 2011 Blood Drive http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/June_2011_Blood_Drive.asp Fri, 13 May 2011 09:40:00 CDT
]]>June 2011 Blood drive solicitation]]> templatedata/content/features/data/June_2011_Blood_Drive_1307977446126 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/blooddonation180x130.jpg Cartoon blood drop Save lives - Give blood Blood Drive June 2011 Blood drive solicitation One Vet’s “Don’t Quit” message for women Vets. http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/One_Vet_s_Don_t_Quit_message_for_women_Vets.asp Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:49:00 CDT
]]>Kate Callahan, Disabled Woman Vet and Paralympian has a powerful message for Women Veterans.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/One_Vet_s_Don_t_Quit_message_for_women_Vets_1301673133053 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/Callahan180wx130h.jpg Kate Callahan practices her shotput Kate Callahan, Disabled Woman Vet and Paralympian has a powerful message for Women Veterans. Paralympic STVHCS Vet Kate Callahan, Disabled Woman Vet and Paralympian has a powerful message for Women Veterans. Hospice Social Work: Easing the Transition http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/Hospice_Social_Work_Easing_the_Transition.asp Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:24:00 CDT
]]>Hospice social work may seem depressing, but it can be rewarding. One STVHCS social worker tell the story of one such experience.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Hospice_Social_Work_Easing_the_Transition_1300282125205 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/Hospice180wx130h.jpg Social worker Angela Bodnar with photo of Veteran she helped. Hospice social work may seem depressing, but it can be rewarding. One STVHCS social worker tell the story of one such experience. Social Workers Help Hospice social work may seem depressing, but it can be rewarding. One STVHCS social worker tell the story of one such experience. STVHCS Dr.'s using My HealtheVet Secure Messaging http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/STVHCS_Dr_s_using.asp Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:36:00 CDT
]]>Veterans in South Texas now have a new way to communicate with their doctors using the secure messaging option in My HealtheVet.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/STVHCS_Dr_s_using_1294947600623 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/Securemessaging180wx130h.jpg Veteran using secure messaging Veterans in South Texas now have a new way to communicate with their doctors using the secure messaging option in My HealtheVet. STVHCS & My HealtheVet Veterans in South Texas now have a new way to communicate with their doctors using the secure messaging option in My HealtheVet. Animal assisted therapy comes to South Texas http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/Animal_assisted_therapy_comes_to_South_Texas.asp Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:48:00 CDT
]]>As the STVHCS moves toward Veteran Centered Care with the Planetree philosophy, animal assisted therapies are just one of the ways we are trying to create a more home like feeling for our Veterans. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Animal_assisted_therapy_comes_to_South_Texas_1294152672130 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/Pettherapy180wx130t.jpg Therapy dog "Poppy" visits with an inpatient Veteran Animal assisted therapy dog, Poppy, brought many smiles to South Texas Veterans on her recent. Poppy visits patients As the STVHCS moves toward Veteran Centered Care with the Planetree philosophy, animal assisted therapies are just one of the ways we are trying to create a more home like feeling for our Veterans. A visit from Santa http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/A_visit_from_Santa.asp Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:13:00 CDT
]]>STVHCS received holiday greetings and thanks from Santa.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/A_visit_from_Santa_1292613342358 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/Santavisit180x130.jpg Santa shakes a Veterans hand and thanks them for their service. STVHCS received holiday greetings and thanks from Santa. A visit from Santa STVHCS received holiday greetings and thanks from Santa. NEW TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES OVERNIGHT TEST RESULTS FOR VETERANS http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/NEW_TECHNOLOGY_PROVIDES_OVERNIGHT_TEST_RESULTS_FOR_VETERANS.asp Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:55:00 CDT
]]>Technology new to STVHCS brings faster test results to some patients. FLOW cytometry results used to take 10 to 14 days. Now, patients can receive those results in 24 to 48 hours.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/NEW_TECHNOLOGY_PROVIDES_OVERNIGHT_TEST_RESULTS_FOR_VETERANS_1290520617897 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/FLOW_feature_180wx130t.jpg Kenneth Hughes looks through a microscope at human chromosomes. Technology new to STVHCS brings faster test results to some patients. FLOW cytometry results used to take 10 to 14 days. Now, patients can receive those results in 24 to 48 hours. Faster Test Results are Here Technology new to STVHCS brings faster test results to some patients. FLOW cytometry results used to take 10 to 14 days. Now, patients can receive those results in 24 to 48 hours. Flu Shots http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/Flu_Shots.asp Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:58:00 CDT
]]>South Texas Veterans and Employees can now receive flu shots]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Flu_Shots_1289415900472 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/feature-flu_shot_2010-180x130.jpg Employee receives flu shot Veterans and employees can receive their flu shots at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital. Flu Shots South Texas Veterans and Employees can now receive flu shots VA Caregivers: Caring For Those Who Care http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/CaringForThoseWhoCare.asp Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:30:00 CDT
]]>VA Caregivers: Caring For Those Who Care. November is National Family Caregiver Month, decreed by President Barack Obama on October 29, 2010.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/CaringForThoseWhoCare_1289226654265 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/feature-caregiving_180x130.jpg Social Workers Ronda Anderson and Walter Calvo help get the word out to local caregivers at the Family Caregiver Luncheon at Morgan’s Wonderland A recent study by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP found that 44.4 million Americans age 18 or older are providing unpaid care to an adult. If society had to pay for that care, it would cost approximately $257 billion per year. Caring for Those Who Care VA Caregivers: Caring For Those Who Care. November is National Family Caregiver Month, decreed by President Barack Obama on October 29, 2010. Help Hospitalized Veterans http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/features/Help_Hospitalized_Veterans.asp Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:45:00 CDT
]]>STVHCS's HHV program provides art therapy for inpatient Veterans. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Help_Hospitalized_Veterans_1287496529457 http://www.southtexas.va.gov/SOUTHTEXAS/images/Crafts180x130.jpg Melody Guptill with Veteran The Help Hospitalized Veterans (HHV) program helps inpatient Veterans pass the time while admitted to the hospital. The program not only provides a distraction but also provides therapy for fine motor skills as well as helping the Veteran express themselves through art. Help Hospitalized Veterans STVHCS's HHV program provides art therapy for inpatient Veterans.