Local Features - Philadelphia VA Medical Center http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/features/index.asp Listing of local health features. en-us Copyright 2010 VA http://www.va.gov/rss Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:46:00 EDT Kidney Transplant program “gives Veterans their lives back” http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/features/Kidney_Transplant_program_gives_Veterans_their_lives_back.asp Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:00:00 EDT
]]>A special group of Veterans is on the road to a better quality of life thanks to a kidney transplant program at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. The program navigates Veterans through the complex process of getting on the transplant list, which can take six months to a year and includes a 37-point checklist. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Kidney_Transplant_program_gives_Veterans_their_lives_back_1304012665267 http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/images/kidney_transplant_thumb.jpg Vietnam Veteran Ricky Shafer discusses his progress and follow-up care with Barbara Rensman, nurse practitioner and Philadelphia’s kidney transplant coordinator. A special group of Veterans is on the road to a better quality of life thanks to a kidney transplant program at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. The program navigates Veterans through the complex process of getting on the transplant list, which can take six months to a year and includes a 37-point checklist. Kidney Transplant Program A special group of Veterans is on the road to a better quality of life thanks to a kidney transplant program at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. The program navigates Veterans through the complex process of getting on the transplant list, which can take six months to a year and includes a 37-point checklist. Philly Veterans get into the swing of golf http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/features/Philly_Veterans_get_into_the_swing_of_things.asp Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EDT
]]>Philly Veterans get into the swing of golf]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Philly_Veterans_get_into_the_swing_of_things_1303407451847 http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/images/golf_thumb.jpg Veteran swings at a golf ball Philadelphia-area amputee Veterans hit the links April 20 during the First Swing Golf Clinic, a chance to learn a new sport and network with fellow amputees and VA staff. Amputee Veteran Golf Clinic Philly Veterans get into the swing of golf Welcome Home 2011: May 22 at Camden Riversharks http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/features/Welcome_Home_2011_May_22_at_Camden_Riversharks.asp Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:00:00 EDT
]]>Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans can learn about their benefits while taking in a Camden Riversharks ballgame, thanks to the Philadelphia VA Medical Center's fourth annual Welcome Home event. Welcome Home 2011 will be held Sunday, May 22, at Campbell’s Field.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Welcome_Home_2011_May_22_at_Camden_Riversharks_1299247726489 http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/images/welcome_home_2011_thumbnail.png Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans can learn about their benefits while taking in a Camden Riversharks ballgame, thanks to the Philadelphia VA Medical Center’s fourth annual Welcome Home event. Welcome Home 2011 will be held Sunday, May 22, at Campbell’s Field. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans can learn about their benefits while taking in a Camden Riversharks ballgame, thanks to the Philadelphia VA Medical Center’s fourth annual Welcome Home event. Welcome Home 2011 will be held Sunday, May 22, at Campbell's Field. Welcome Home 2011! Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans can learn about their benefits while taking in a Camden Riversharks ballgame, thanks to the Philadelphia VA Medical Center's fourth annual Welcome Home event. Welcome Home 2011 will be held Sunday, May 22, at Campbell’s Field. Philadelphia VAMC to hold Amputee Veteran Golf Clinic http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/features/Philadelphia_VAMC_to_hold_Amputee_Veteran_Golf_Clinic.asp Fri, 04 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EDT
]]>Philadelphia VAMC to hold Amputee Veteran Golf Clinic]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Philadelphia_VAMC_to_hold_Amputee_Veteran_Golf_Clinic_1299184397389 http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/images/first_swing_thumbnail.jpg Veterans will be welcomed at the First Swing Golf Clinic April 20 in South Jersey. For the third time, Philadelphia VA Medical Center will sponsor the Amputee Veteran First Swing Golf Clinic, scheduled for April 20. The focus is to expose Veterans to a new activity for rehabilitation and recreation -- and to engage them with others facing similar issues. 2011 First Swing Golf Clinic Philadelphia VAMC to hold Amputee Veteran Golf Clinic Cardiac procedure latest success for Philadelphia VAMC http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/features/Cardiac_procedure_latest_success_for_Philadelphia_VAMC.asp Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:00:00 EDT
]]>Cardiac procedure latest success for Philadelphia VAMC]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Cardiac_procedure_latest_success_for_Philadelphia_VAMC_1294759374893 http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/images/philadelphia_pci_thumbnail.jpg Interventional Cardiology Group Philadelphia VA Medical Center realized a milestone in patient care with the successful completion of its first interventional coronary procedure. Commonly known as coronary angioplasty, the procedure is the latest good news for Philadelphia Veterans. Cardiac procedure is a success Cardiac procedure latest success for Philadelphia VAMC Veterans Empowerment Center earns accreditation http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/features/Veterans_Empowerment_Center_earns_accreditation.asp Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EDT
]]>Veterans Empowerment Center earns accreditation]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_Empowerment_Center_earns_accreditation_1294164443996 http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/images/thumbnail_vec.jpg Veterans Empowerment Staff and Veterans A unique program at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center has earned full accreditation from an important national body. The Veterans Empowerment Center, a recovery-based resource for Veterans with serious mental illnesses, received accreditation from The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Center's goal: provide hope Veterans Empowerment Center earns accreditation Jingle Jog supports wheelchair Veterans http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/features/Jingle_Jog.asp Sat, 18 Dec 2010 11:00:00 EDT
]]>Jingle Jog supports wheelchair Veterans]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Jingle_Jog_1292877769149 http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/images/jingle_jog_2.jpg Photo of Jingle Jog participants Philadelphia VA staff and Veterans gathered on Saturday, Dec. 18, to run, walk and roll for charity. The 7km Jingle Jog raised funds to help send local Veterans to the 2011 National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Pittsburgh. Staff support wheelchair Vets Jingle Jog supports wheelchair Veterans Season's Greetings from the Network Director! http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/features/VISN4message.asp Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:30:00 EDT
]]>VISN 4 Director Michael E. Moreland sends holiday greetings to all of our nation's Veterans and their families.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VISN4message_1292265539488 http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/images/VISN4_holiday_180.jpg The logo for VISN 4 over an image of snow-covered pine needles and red berries. VISN 4 Director Michael E. Moreland sends holiday greetings to all of our nation's Veterans and their families. We thank you for your service and renew our commitment to providing the best care anywhere in the coming year. Holiday Greetings VISN 4 Director Michael E. Moreland sends holiday greetings to all of our nation's Veterans and their families. Afghanistan, Iraq Veterans gather at Philadelphia Zoo http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/features/shutdown_and_pvamc.asp Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EDT
]]>Philadelphia VA Medical Center staff recently welcomed more than 100 combat Veterans and their families to the third annual Welcome Home event at the Philadelphia Zoo. The day provided them with a chance to enjoy America's first zoo, as well as the opportunity to learn about the benefits they have earned. VA staff provided the Veterans and their loved ones with info on a range of benefits including health care, education, home loans and more.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/shutdown_and_pvamc_1302208222127 http://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/images/Phila_Feature_Teaser.jpg Veterans gather at Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia VA Medical Center staff recently welcomed more than 100 combat Veterans and their families to the third annual Welcome Home event at the Philadelphia Zoo. The day provided them with a chance to enjoy America's first zoo, as well as the opportunity to learn about the benefits they have earned. VA staff provided the Veterans and their loved ones with info on a range of benefits including health care, education, home loans and more. Veterans Gather at Zoo Philadelphia VA Medical Center staff recently welcomed more than 100 combat Veterans and their families to the third annual Welcome Home event at the Philadelphia Zoo. The day provided them with a chance to enjoy America's first zoo, as well as the opportunity to learn about the benefits they have earned. VA staff provided the Veterans and their loved ones with info on a range of benefits including health care, education, home loans and more.