http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/index.asp Listing of local health features. en-us Copyright 2010 VA http://www.va.gov/rss Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:52:00 EDT http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/Erie_VA_employee_makes_masks_for_homeless_shelters.asp Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:30:00 EDT Erie VAMC supervisor for the Homeless Care Team teams up with local organizations, including Erie United Methodist Alliance (EUMA) to make masks for local homeless shelters in an effort to protect against COVID-19. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Erie_VA_employee_makes_masks_for_homeless_shelters_1587482783588 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/assets/ERIE-VAMC-MASK-small.jpg Michael Wehrer (right), the supervisor for the Erie VA Medical Center’s Homeless Care Team, and Frank DelleCurti (left), the co-owner Lake Life by Sherry, drop off homemade masks at the Liberty House April 17, 2020, in Erie, PA. (Photo by Bryan Boleratz, EUMA) Erie VAMC supervisor for the Homeless Care Team teams up with local organizations, including Erie United Methodist Alliance (EUMA) to make masks for local homeless shelters in an effort to protect against COVID-19. Erie VA employee makes masks Erie VAMC supervisor for the Homeless Care Team teams up with local organizations, including Erie United Methodist Alliance (EUMA) to make masks for local homeless shelters in an effort to protect against COVID-19. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/MOVE_helps_veterans_reach_weightloss_goals.asp Mon, 28 Jan 2019 12:00:00 EST Doug DiPlacido, a 70-year-old Navy Veteran, shares his experience of losing 76 pounds with the MOVE! Weight Management Program, which aims to help Veterans improve their quality of life through nutrition and exercise. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/MOVE_Weight_Management_Program_1548683636489 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/assets/20180116-KH-Nutrition-Story-048-resized.jpg Sandra Luthringer, a dietitian with the Erie VA Medical Center’s Nutrition and Food Services, discusses portion sizing during a MOVE! Weight Management Program meeting at the Erie VA Medical Center. (VA Photo) Doug DiPlacido, a 70-year-old Navy Veteran, shares his experience of losing 76 pounds with the MOVE! Weight Management Program, which aims to help Veterans improve their quality of life through nutrition and exercise. MOVE!Weight Management Program Doug DiPlacido, a 70-year-old Navy Veteran, shares his experience of losing 76 pounds with the MOVE! Weight Management Program, which aims to help Veterans improve their quality of life through nutrition and exercise. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/CWT_Program_Helps_Veterans_Find_Meaningful_Employment.asp Mon, 22 Oct 2018 08:15:00 EDT Erie VA Medical Center’s Compensated Work Therapy program helps Veterans who have a serious physical or mental illness overcome barriers to employment by offering support throughout the entire job searching process. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/CWT_Program_Helps_Veterans_Find_Meaningful_Employment_1539807803675 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/assets/CWT-180-130.jpg CWT Team (left to right) Jeff Rose, Lorie Panitzke, Nicole Siira, and Marty Acri Erie VA Medical Center’s Compensated Work Therapy program helps Veterans who have a serious physical or mental illness overcome barriers to employment by offering support throughout the entire job searching process. Veterans Find Jobs with CWT Erie VA Medical Center’s Compensated Work Therapy program helps Veterans who have a serious physical or mental illness overcome barriers to employment by offering support throughout the entire job searching process. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/SPCs_provide_critical_support_to_at_risk_Veterans.asp Mon, 10 Sep 2018 10:00:00 EDT Suicide Prevention Coordinators (SPC) at the Erie VA Medical Center work with VA staff, behavioral health professionals, and Veterans and their families to assist Veterans during times of crisis. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/SPCs_provide_critical_support_to_at_risk_Veterans_1536603078595 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/assets/small-spc3.jpg Suicide Prevention Coordinators at Erie VAMC Suicide Prevention Coordinators (SPC) at the Erie VA Medical Center work with VA staff, behavioral health professionals, and Veterans and their families to assist Veterans during times of crisis. SPCs support at-risk Veterans Suicide Prevention Coordinators (SPC) at the Erie VA Medical Center work with VA staff, behavioral health professionals, and Veterans and their families to assist Veterans during times of crisis. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/emergency-care.asp Mon, 18 Jun 2018 13:00:00 EDT You never know when you may need emergency medical care, so knowing what to do and where to go will benefit you. During a medical emergency, Veterans should immediately seek care at the nearest medical facility. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/emergency-care_1529341035474 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/assets/emergency-care-180.jpg An exterior directional sign for a hospital emergency department. You never know when you may need emergency medical care, so knowing what to do and where to go will benefit you. During a medical emergency, Veterans should immediately seek care at the nearest medical facility. Emergency Medical Care You never know when you may need emergency medical care, so knowing what to do and where to go will benefit you. During a medical emergency, Veterans should immediately seek care at the nearest medical facility. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/Erie_VAMC_2017_Annual_Report.asp Fri, 16 Feb 2018 11:00:00 EDT Erie VA Medical Center proudly presents the 2017 Annual Report to the community - a glimpse of all we've accomplished in 2017. As a top performer, Erie VAMC continues to provide exceptional health care to Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Erie_VAMC_2017_Annual_Report_1518791894123 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/assets/2017_annualreport_thumbnail.jpg Erie VAMC 2017 Annual Report Cover Erie VA Medical Center proudly presents the 2017 Annual Report to the community - a glimpse of all we've accomplished in 2017. As a top performer, Erie VAMC continues to provide exceptional health care to Veterans. 2017 Erie VAMC Annual Report Erie VA Medical Center proudly presents the 2017 Annual Report to the community - a glimpse of all we've accomplished in 2017. As a top performer, Erie VAMC continues to provide exceptional health care to Veterans. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/2017-Erie-2016-Annual-Report.asp Wed, 22 Feb 2017 14:00:00 EST With Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA’s) five leading priorities guiding our way, the 2016 Annual Report gives a glimpse into all that the Erie VA Medical Center has accomplished. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/2017-Erie-2016-Annual-Report_1487786561051 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/assets/2017-Erie-2016-Annual-Report.png A preview of the Erie VA Medical Center's 2016 Annual Report to the Community. With Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA’s) five leading priorities guiding our way, the 2016 Annual Report gives a glimpse into all that the Erie VA Medical Center has accomplished. The 2016 Erie VA Annual Report With Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA’s) five leading priorities guiding our way, the 2016 Annual Report gives a glimpse into all that the Erie VA Medical Center has accomplished. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/First_Veteran_to_Graduate_from_Veterans_Court.asp Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:30:00 EDT Erie County celebrates first graduate from the Veterans Treatment Court - a program aimed at connecting Veterans with treatment and mentoring to help them get back on their feet. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/First_Veteran_to_Graduate_from_Veterans_Court_1464812276190 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/2016_vets_grad_thumbnail.jpg Erie County Judge shakes the hand of the first graduate of Veterans Court Erie County celebrates first graduate from the Veterans Treatment Court - a program aimed at connecting Veterans with treatment and mentoring to help them get back on their feet. Veteran Graduates Vets Court Erie County celebrates first graduate from the Veterans Treatment Court - a program aimed at connecting Veterans with treatment and mentoring to help them get back on their feet. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/2015_Flu_Shot_Schedule.asp Mon, 28 Sep 2015 11:00:00 EDT Erie VAMC is hosting FREE Saturday flu shot clinics once again for Veterans eligible for VA health care. During the Saturday flu clinics, car-side services will be available so you can drive thru and get your flu shot. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/2015_Flu_Shot_Schedule_1443449749072 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/flu_shot_thumbnail.jpg Free Flu Shots for Veterans Erie VAMC is hosting FREE Saturday flu shot clinics once again for Veterans eligible for VA health care. During the Saturday flu clinics, car-side services will be available so you can drive thru and get your flu shot. Free Flu Shots for Veterans Erie VAMC is hosting FREE Saturday flu shot clinics once again for Veterans eligible for VA health care. During the Saturday flu clinics, car-side services will be available so you can drive thru and get your flu shot. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/new_ashtabula_clinic.asp Wed, 29 Oct 2014 14:00:00 EDT The Erie VA Medical Center is pleased to announce that starting Monday, November 3rd, the new Ashtabula VA Clinic will be open for business. The new building is located at 2044 Lambrose Lane. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_VA_Clinic_in_Ashtabula_1414778359920 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/ashtabulaCBOCthumb2015.jpg The New Ashtabula Clinic located at 2044 Lambrose Lane in Ashtabula. The Erie VA Medical Center is pleased to announce that starting Monday, November 3rd, the new Ashtabula VA Clinic will be open for business. The new building is located at 2044 Lambrose Lane. New Ashtabula VA Clinic Opens The Erie VA Medical Center is pleased to announce that starting Monday, November 3rd, the new Ashtabula VA Clinic will be open for business. The new building is located at 2044 Lambrose Lane. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/hospicecare.asp Tue, 03 Dec 2013 13:00:00 EDT Thinking about serious illness and even death can be difficult. But a bit of planning now will ensure peace of mind for you and your family in the future. That's the focus of Erie VA's Hospice and Palliative Care team. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/hospicecare_1386102042135 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2013/hospice_thum.jpg The Erie VA Hospice Care Team Thinking about serious illness and even death can be difficult. But a bit of planning now will ensure peace of mind for you and your family in the future. That's the focus of Erie VA's Hospice and Palliative Care team. Hospice and Palliative Care Thinking about serious illness and even death can be difficult. But a bit of planning now will ensure peace of mind for you and your family in the future. That's the focus of Erie VA's Hospice and Palliative Care team. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/valet.asp Tue, 05 Nov 2013 11:00:00 EST Erie VA is pleased to offer FREE valet parking to patients, visitors, and volunteers at the main entrance of our medical center available Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4:30pm to provide easy, no-hassle parking for patients. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/valet_1383683785272 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2013/valetparking_thum.jpg Valet parking at the main entrance Erie VA is pleased to offer FREE valet parking to patients, visitors, and volunteers at the main entrance of our medical center available Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4:30pm to provide easy, no-hassle parking for patients. FREE Valet Parking at Erie VA Erie VA is pleased to offer FREE valet parking to patients, visitors, and volunteers at the main entrance of our medical center available Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4:30pm to provide easy, no-hassle parking for patients. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/prediabetes.asp Fri, 11 Oct 2013 13:00:00 EDT Ron Vicander knew that diabetes ran in his family, but his glucose readings had been normal for years. There was no urgency to change his eating habits, that is until receiving results showing a high glucose range. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/prediabetes_1381520465469 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2013/prediabetes1_thum.jpg Veteran Ron Vicander showing the contents of a healthy plate. Ron Vicander knew that diabetes ran in his family, but his glucose readings had been normal for years. There was no urgency to change his eating habits, that is until receiving results showing a high glucose range. Taking Control of Pre-Diabetes Ron Vicander knew that diabetes ran in his family, but his glucose readings had been normal for years. There was no urgency to change his eating habits, that is until receiving results showing a high glucose range. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/VeteransACA.asp Wed, 18 Sep 2013 08:00:00 EDT Portions of the Affordable Care Act take effect next year. Veterans receiving VA health care will not see any change in benefits or costs. However, many Veterans without health insurance are eligible for VA health care. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VeteransACA_1379596725691 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2013/flagsteth.jpg US flag and stethescope Portions of the Affordable Care Act take effect next year. Veterans receiving VA health care will not see any change in benefits or costs. However, many Veterans without health insurance are eligible for VA health care. How ACA Affects Vets Portions of the Affordable Care Act take effect next year. Veterans receiving VA health care will not see any change in benefits or costs. However, many Veterans without health insurance are eligible for VA health care. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/mhv0813.asp Thu, 01 Aug 2013 13:00:00 EDT Manage Your Health Care Online: One out of three Veterans at Erie VA has an upgraded My HealtheVet (MHV) account. Are you one of them? Don’t miss out on being able to manage your health care online, 24/7. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/mhv0813_1375388946685 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2013/bonnie0813_thum.jpg Bonnie Lee Mikula, My HealtheVet Coordinator Manage Your Health Care Online: One out of three Veterans at Erie VA has an upgraded My HealtheVet (MHV) account. Are you one of them? Don’t miss out on being able to manage your health care online, 24/7. My HealtheVet Manage Your Health Care Online: One out of three Veterans at Erie VA has an upgraded My HealtheVet (MHV) account. Are you one of them? Don’t miss out on being able to manage your health care online, 24/7. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/NursesWeek2013.asp Thu, 02 May 2013 12:30:00 EDT Read the stories of three Erie VA nurses who share what the nursing profession and their position means to them. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/NursesWeek2013_1367519077810 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2013/nursesweek2013_thum.jpg Various Erie VA Nurses Read the stories of three Erie VA nurses who share what the nursing profession and their position means to them. Nurses' Week 2013 Read the stories of three Erie VA nurses who share what the nursing profession and their position means to them. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/MST2013.asp Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:00:00 EDT According to a recent study, about 1 in 5 women and 1 in 100 men receiving VA health care reported experiencing military sexual trauma (MST) while serving yet many incidents go unreported. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/MST2013_1365432973175 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2013/MST13_thum.jpg Erie VAMC Staff and Volunteers standing up against MST According to a recent study, about 1 in 5 women and 1 in 100 men receiving VA health care reported experiencing military sexual trauma (MST) while serving yet many incidents go unreported. Raising Awareness Around MST According to a recent study, about 1 in 5 women and 1 in 100 men receiving VA health care reported experiencing military sexual trauma (MST) while serving yet many incidents go unreported. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/peersupports.asp Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EDT There are Veterans who have walked a mile in your shoes. With help from the peer support specialists, the PRRC, and various other resources, you can begin taking the necessary steps toward your recovery. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/peersupports_1364937603410 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2013/peersupport_thum.png Peer Support Specialists: Eric Brown, Steven Craig, and Robert Olson There are Veterans who have walked a mile in your shoes. With help from the peer support specialists, the PRRC, and various other resources, you can begin taking the necessary steps toward your recovery. Veteran-to-Veteran Support There are Veterans who have walked a mile in your shoes. With help from the peer support specialists, the PRRC, and various other resources, you can begin taking the necessary steps toward your recovery. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/mhv_mikula_0113.asp Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST Erie VA Medical Center is pleased to introduce Bonnie Lee Mikula as the new, full-time My HealtheVet Coordinator. As an Army Veteran herself, Bonnie has used My HealtheVet to manage her health care online over the past couple of years and is very excited to help fellow Veterans navigate the program. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/mhv_mikula_0113_1357593345768 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2013/mikula_0113_thum.jpg Army Veteran Bonnie Lee Mikula, My HealtheVet Coordinator Erie VA Medical Center is pleased to introduce Bonnie Lee Mikula as the new, full-time My HealtheVet Coordinator. As an Army Veteran herself, Bonnie has used My HealtheVet to manage her health care online over the past couple of years and is very excited to help fellow Veterans navigate the program. New MyHealtheVet Coordinator Erie VA Medical Center is pleased to introduce Bonnie Lee Mikula as the new, full-time My HealtheVet Coordinator. As an Army Veteran herself, Bonnie has used My HealtheVet to manage her health care online over the past couple of years and is very excited to help fellow Veterans navigate the program. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/HUDVASH_award2012.asp Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EDT During this year's Housing Alliance "Homes Within Reach" Conference, the Pennsylvania HUD and VA Homeless Veterans Collaborative was honored for their unified team approach focused on eliminating Veterans' homelessness. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/HUDVASH_award2012_1355857899265 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2012/hct2012_thum.png Debra Martin from HUD Pittsburgh, Meaghan Messner from HUD Philadelphia and Michael Wehrer from VA Erie proudly accept recognition for their collaborative efforts in working with homeless Veterans. During this year's Housing Alliance "Homes Within Reach" Conference, the Pennsylvania HUD and VA Homeless Veterans Collaborative was honored for their unified team approach focused on eliminating Veterans' homelessness. Homeless Care Team Award During this year's Housing Alliance "Homes Within Reach" Conference, the Pennsylvania HUD and VA Homeless Veterans Collaborative was honored for their unified team approach focused on eliminating Veterans' homelessness. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/UCCnowOpen.asp Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:00:00 EST Erie VA’s Urgent Care Center provides the same services, for the same conditions that were treated in the ER, except for emergency issues that would require an ambulance. Find out what our new Urgent Care Center means for you. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/UCCnowOpen_1348602551341 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2012/ucc_thum.jpg Our new Urgent Care Center entrance Erie VA’s Urgent Care Center provides the same services, for the same conditions that were treated in the ER, except for emergency issues that would require an ambulance. Find out what our new Urgent Care Center means for you. Urgent Care Center Open Erie VA’s Urgent Care Center provides the same services, for the same conditions that were treated in the ER, except for emergency issues that would require an ambulance. Find out what our new Urgent Care Center means for you. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/TLC.asp Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:00:00 EDT Veterans and VA health care providers at the Erie VA Medical Center have a new program to improve Veteran well-being. Telephone Lifestyle Coaching (TLC) enhances the quality of care by providing services when and where Veterans want them. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/TLC_1348588170763 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2012/tlc_thum.jpeg Logo for Telephone Lifestyle Coaching Veterans and VA health care providers at the Erie VA Medical Center have a new program to improve Veteran well-being. Telephone Lifestyle Coaching (TLC) enhances the quality of care by providing services when and where Veterans want them. Telephone Coaching Arrives Veterans and VA health care providers at the Erie VA Medical Center have a new program to improve Veteran well-being. Telephone Lifestyle Coaching (TLC) enhances the quality of care by providing services when and where Veterans want them. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/TelehealthIncreases.asp Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:00:00 EDT The right care, at the right time, in the right place. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/TelehealthIncreases_1345134697120 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2012/telehealth_thumb.png Erie VAMC employees with new Telehealth carts The right care, at the right time, in the right place. Telehealth on the rise The right care, at the right time, in the right place. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/excellence2012.asp Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:00:00 EDT Theresa Allen, Erie VA's very own Telehealth Technician, received the 2012 Secretary's Award for Excellence in Nursing and Advancement of Nursing Programs for her work implementing telehealth programs. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/excellence2012_1340372360726 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2012/allen_thum.jpg Secretary Shinseki, Theresa Allen, VA Chief Nursing Officer Cathy Rick, and Principal Deputy Under Secretary Dr. Jesse Theresa Allen, Erie VA's very own Telehealth Technician, received the 2012 Secretary's Award for Excellence in Nursing and Advancement of Nursing Programs for her work implementing telehealth programs. National Award for Excellence Theresa Allen, Erie VA's very own Telehealth Technician, received the 2012 Secretary's Award for Excellence in Nursing and Advancement of Nursing Programs for her work implementing telehealth programs. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/newtlc.asp Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EDT Are you trying to quit smoking? Would you like to lose weight? Are you feeling stressed? Telephone Lifestyle Coaching (TLC) is a new program available for Veterans who need a little support to help reach their health goals. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/newtlc_1331822175111 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2012/carpin_thumb.jpg HPDP Staff, Michelle Carpin and Mari Johnson Are you trying to quit smoking? Would you like to lose weight? Are you feeling stressed? Telephone Lifestyle Coaching (TLC) is a new program available for Veterans who need a little support to help reach their health goals. Telephone Lifestyle Coaching Are you trying to quit smoking? Would you like to lose weight? Are you feeling stressed? Telephone Lifestyle Coaching (TLC) is a new program available for Veterans who need a little support to help reach their health goals. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/fam2fam.asp Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EDT Family plays a vital role in helping Veterans recover from mental health issues. That’s why the Erie VA Medical Center has partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to offer a new Family to Family support group to educate families on mental health issues and provide support as they work towards recovery. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/fam2fam_1328047046319 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2012/fam2fam_thum.jpg Erie VAMC and NAMI staff work together to promote the Family to Family Program. Family plays a vital role in helping Veterans recover from mental health issues. That’s why the Erie VA Medical Center has partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to offer a new Family to Family support group to educate families on mental health issues and provide support as they work towards recovery. New Family Support Group Family plays a vital role in helping Veterans recover from mental health issues. That’s why the Erie VA Medical Center has partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to offer a new Family to Family support group to educate families on mental health issues and provide support as they work towards recovery. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/crandall.asp Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EDT One VISN 4 employee pinpointed VA's charge to transform care for Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/crandall_1327081483019 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/joel-crandall-sm1.jpg Erie VA nurse, Joel Crandall One VISN 4 employee pinpointed VA's charge to transform care for Veterans. The Shape of Things to Come One VISN 4 employee pinpointed VA's charge to transform care for Veterans. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/SurgicalAdvances11.asp Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST Robert Seaman put off carpal tunnel release surgery for years. When he finally went in for a consult, he was presented with the option to be the first patient to receive a new, endoscopic method of carpal tunnel release surgery. After learning about the new method, this Navy Veteran jumped at the chance. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/SurgicalAdvances11_1322083272052 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2011/carpaltunnel_feat_thum.jpg Dr. Insler, orthopedic surgeon, with Robert Seaman, the first patient to receive the endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery. Robert Seaman put off carpal tunnel release surgery for years. When he finally went in for a consult, he was presented with the option to be the first patient to receive a new, endoscopic method of carpal tunnel release surgery. After learning about the new method, this Navy Veteran jumped at the chance. Surgical Advances at Erie VAMC Robert Seaman put off carpal tunnel release surgery for years. When he finally went in for a consult, he was presented with the option to be the first patient to receive a new, endoscopic method of carpal tunnel release surgery. After learning about the new method, this Navy Veteran jumped at the chance. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/NewPTSDEduProgram.asp Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:00:00 EDT Veterans deserve the best care, anywhere. That's why Erie VA's Behavioral Health team created a new education program specifically designed to help Veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) recover. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/NewPTSDEduProgram_1317753288325 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2011/PTSDedu_thum.jpg Erie VAMC PTSD education team Veterans deserve the best care, anywhere. That's why Erie VA's Behavioral Health team created a new education program specifically designed to help Veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) recover. New PTSD Education Program Veterans deserve the best care, anywhere. That's why Erie VA's Behavioral Health team created a new education program specifically designed to help Veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) recover. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/10thAnn911.asp Sun, 11 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EDT 10 years ago events so tragic and horrific unfolded like no other event in American history. The events of that horrific day are and will forever be burned into memory. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/10thAnn911_1315594971965 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2011/911memorial.jpg The memorial lights of the twin towers in the New York City skyline. 10 years ago events so tragic and horrific unfolded like no other event in American history. The events of that horrific day are and will forever be burned into memory. 10th Anniversary of 9/11 10 years ago events so tragic and horrific unfolded like no other event in American history. The events of that horrific day are and will forever be burned into memory. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/Champions_Among_Us.asp Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:00:00 EDT Four local Veterans are now legends after competing as athletes in the National Veteran Wheelchair Games in Pittsburgh. One Veteran – a first timer at the Games – shares his experience. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Champions_Among_Us_1313594376712 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2011/billjackson2011_thumb.jpg Bill Jackson, first time NVWG competitor. Four local Veterans are now legends after competing as athletes in the National Veteran Wheelchair Games in Pittsburgh. One Veteran – a first timer at the Games – shares his experience. Champions Among Us Four local Veterans are now legends after competing as athletes in the National Veteran Wheelchair Games in Pittsburgh. One Veteran – a first timer at the Games – shares his experience. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/Welcoming_Home_Veterans.asp Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:00:00 EDT More than 1,600 Veterans and their families attended the 2011 Welcome Home event for free food, fun, and fireworks. That's the Erie VA way of thanking local returning service members and their families for their service. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Welcoming_Home_Veterans_1311688592083 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2011/welcome_home_thumb.jpg VA staff and two returning Veterans got ready to throw out the first pitches at the Welcome Home event. More than 1,600 Veterans and their families attended the 2011 Welcome Home event for free food, fun, and fireworks. That's the Erie VA way of thanking local returning service members and their families for their service. Welcome Home More than 1,600 Veterans and their families attended the 2011 Welcome Home event for free food, fun, and fireworks. That's the Erie VA way of thanking local returning service members and their families for their service. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/PartneringforJustice.asp Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EDT Keeping Veterans out of the criminal justice system begins with education. Erie VA hosted a conference to do just that. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/PartneringforJustice_1307365275078 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2011/VJO11_thumb.jpg Veteran panel discussion members Keeping Veterans out of the criminal justice system begins with education. Erie VA hosted a conference to do just that. Partnering for Justice Keeping Veterans out of the criminal justice system begins with education. Erie VA hosted a conference to do just that. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/MD2011.asp Mon, 30 May 2011 08:00:00 EDT President John F. Kennedy once said, "A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers." Our Nation will never forget the fallen heroes, both men and women, who fought so valiantly to protect our home. On Memorial Day, we slow down and remember the high price paid for the sake of our freedom. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/MD2011_1306344091311 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2011/MD10_thumb.jpg A memorial for fallen soldiers with boots, helmets, and guns draped in fresh flower leis. President John F. Kennedy once said, "A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers." Our Nation will never forget the fallen heroes, both men and women, who fought so valiantly to protect our home. On Memorial Day, we slow down and remember the high price paid for the sake of our freedom. Remembering Our Fallen Heroes President John F. Kennedy once said, "A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers." Our Nation will never forget the fallen heroes, both men and women, who fought so valiantly to protect our home. On Memorial Day, we slow down and remember the high price paid for the sake of our freedom. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/appreciationfairs2011.asp Tue, 24 May 2011 12:00:00 EDT Coming soon! Erie VA is partnering with the community to bring full VA health fairs to the Crawford, Ashtabula, and Warren county areas. Veterans can enroll in VA healthcare, speak with VA health experts and more! Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/appreciationfairs2011_1306265983227 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/features/2011/fairs2011_thumb.jpg Two Erie VA employees attending a recent Veteran outreach. Coming soon! Erie VA is partnering with the community to bring full VA health fairs to the Crawford, Ashtabula, and Warren county areas. Veterans can enroll in VA healthcare, speak with VA health experts and more! Veteran Appreciation Fairs Coming soon! Erie VA is partnering with the community to bring full VA health fairs to the Crawford, Ashtabula, and Warren county areas. Veterans can enroll in VA healthcare, speak with VA health experts and more! http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/CopingwithMST.asp Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EDT Speak up. It's the first step in dealing with military sexual trauma (MST). Erie VA provides confidential support and counseling to Veterans who've experienced MST. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/CopingwithMST_1303822015304 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/jenkinsMST_thumb.jpg Dr. Jenkins, Erie VAMC Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator Speak up. It's the first step in dealing with military sexual trauma (MST). Erie VA provides confidential support and counseling to Veterans who've experienced MST. Military Sexual Trauma Speak up. It's the first step in dealing with military sexual trauma (MST). Erie VA provides confidential support and counseling to Veterans who've experienced MST. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/2011VolunteerCeremony.asp Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:00:00 EDT We treasure our volunteers! Erie VA’s pirate-themed Volunteer Recognition Ceremony honored the 570 volunteers who contributed a total of 79,823 hours of service. Guess how many full-time employees that equates to… Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/2011VolunteerCeremony_1302625007285 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/2011volbanq_thumb.jpg Medical Center Director, Dr Adelman, visits with a number of Erie VAMC volunteers. We treasure our volunteers! Erie VA’s pirate-themed Volunteer Recognition Ceremony honored the 570 volunteers who contributed a total of 79,823 hours of service. Guess how many full-time employees that equates to… Volunteer Recognition We treasure our volunteers! Erie VA’s pirate-themed Volunteer Recognition Ceremony honored the 570 volunteers who contributed a total of 79,823 hours of service. Guess how many full-time employees that equates to… http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/ParkingShuttle.asp Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:00:00 EDT Stuck parking far away from our entrances? Now, visitors can hop on Erie VA's new parking lot shuttles for a lift to both the first and second floor entrances. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/ParkingShuttle_1300807582592 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/shuttle_feat_thum.jpg Erie VA Veteran and family taking a ride on the new parking lot shuttle. Stuck parking far away from our entrances? Now, visitors can hop on Erie VA's new parking lot shuttles for a lift to both the first and second floor entrances. New Patient Shuttles Stuck parking far away from our entrances? Now, visitors can hop on Erie VA's new parking lot shuttles for a lift to both the first and second floor entrances. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/Hometown_Heroes_Bowling_Tournament.asp Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:00:00 EDT Friendly competition enticed more than 140 participants to partner with us in supporting local Veterans as we raised more than $9,500 at the Hometown Heroes Bowling Tournament. Proceeds will help send local Veteran athletes to the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Hometown_Heroes_Bowling_Tournament_1298924624246 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/bowling2011_feat_thum.jpg A group of participants at the 2011 Hometown Heroes Bowling Tournament Friendly competition enticed more than 140 participants to partner with us in supporting local Veterans as we raised more than $9,500 at the Hometown Heroes Bowling Tournament. Proceeds will help send local Veteran athletes to the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Bowling Tournament Friendly competition enticed more than 140 participants to partner with us in supporting local Veterans as we raised more than $9,500 at the Hometown Heroes Bowling Tournament. Proceeds will help send local Veteran athletes to the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/TeleMOVEfromHome.asp Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:00:00 EDT Veterans can now participate in the MOVE! weight management program from the comfort of their own home with the new TeleMOVE! program. We'll provide eligible Veterans with the TeleMOVE! equipment and materials free of charge! You'll want to MOVE! on this. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/TeleMOVEfromHome_1297438198541 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/teleMOVEthumb.jpg TeleMOVE! Coordinator demonstrating telehealth monitor Veterans can now participate in the MOVE! weight management program from the comfort of their own home with the new TeleMOVE! program. We'll provide eligible Veterans with the TeleMOVE! equipment and materials free of charge! You'll want to MOVE! on this. Healthy at Home Veterans can now participate in the MOVE! weight management program from the comfort of their own home with the new TeleMOVE! program. We'll provide eligible Veterans with the TeleMOVE! equipment and materials free of charge! You'll want to MOVE! on this. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/lose_weight_and_quit_smoking.asp Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:30:00 EDT Losing weight and quitting smoking have been ranked among the top 10 New Year's resolutions for years. Why do it alone? Check out what Erie VA offers Veterans to help them lose weight, quit smoking, and live healthier. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/lose_weight_and_quit_smoking_1296576343016 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/move_thumb.jpg MOVE coordinator demonstrates exercises. Losing weight and quitting smoking have been ranked among the top 10 New Year's resolutions for years. Why do it alone? Check out what Erie VA offers Veterans to help them lose weight, quit smoking, and live healthier. Lose Weight and Quit Smoking Losing weight and quitting smoking have been ranked among the top 10 New Year's resolutions for years. Why do it alone? Check out what Erie VA offers Veterans to help them lose weight, quit smoking, and live healthier. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/Holiday_Homeless_Vets.asp Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:00:00 EDT Getting through the holidays was a little easier this year for several homeless Veterans and their families. Each family received a turkey and presents for the kids at Erie VA's annual holiday event. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Holiday_Homeless_Vets_1293726630514 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/homelessholiday_feat_thum.jpg Veteran picks up holiday gifts for his family Getting through the holidays was a little easier this year for several homeless Veterans and their families. Each family received a turkey and presents for the kids at Erie VA's annual holiday event. Holiday Event for Homeless Getting through the holidays was a little easier this year for several homeless Veterans and their families. Each family received a turkey and presents for the kids at Erie VA's annual holiday event. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/Compensated_Work_Therapy.asp Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:00:00 EDT Erie VA offers a unique benefit which helps Veterans find jobs and gain work experience through the Compensated Work Therapy program. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Compensated_Work_Therapy_1288891656517 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/cwt_thumb.jpg CWT Staff Erie VA offers a unique benefit which helps Veterans find jobs and gain work experience through the Compensated Work Therapy program. Veterans find jobs Erie VA offers a unique benefit which helps Veterans find jobs and gain work experience through the Compensated Work Therapy program. http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/Erie_VA_Veterans_Day_Essay_Contest.asp Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:00:00 EDT More than 200 local students entered this year's Veterans Day Essay Contest! Students were asked to write about what it means to serve your country. Check out the winning essays! Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Erie_VA_Veterans_Day_Essay_Contest_1288288979917 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/putnam_thumb.jpg 2010 Veterans Day Essay Contest winner Morgan Putnam with teacher Kelly Zeigler More than 200 local students entered this year's Veterans Day Essay Contest! Students were asked to write about what it means to serve your country. Check out the winning essays! Veterans Day Essay Contest More than 200 local students entered this year's Veterans Day Essay Contest! Students were asked to write about what it means to serve your country. Check out the winning essays! http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/features/Behavioral_Health_Expands_to_Rural_Areas.asp Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:00:00 EDT A new program brings behavioral health services and homeless outreach services to Veterans living in rural areas. So far, 21 Veterans have enrolled in the program, 596 encounters were logged and 25 Veterans received homeless-related assistance. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Behavioral_Health_Expands_to_Rural_Areas_1287512531854 http://www.erie.va.gov/ERIE/images/erange_thumb.jpg ERANGE Staff Photo A new program brings behavioral health services and homeless outreach services to Veterans living in rural areas. So far, 21 Veterans have enrolled in the program, 596 encounters were logged and 25 Veterans received homeless-related assistance. Behavioral Health Expands A new program brings behavioral health services and homeless outreach services to Veterans living in rural areas. So far, 21 Veterans have enrolled in the program, 596 encounters were logged and 25 Veterans received homeless-related assistance.