Local Features - Kansas City VA Medical Center

]]>It's Never Too Late to Serve Those Who Served]]> templatedata/content/features/data/It_s_Never_to_Late_to_Serve_Those_Who_Served_Us_1364824161983 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/NursingStory_thumb.jpg Sheri Wells Sheri Wells shares the story about her journey to becoming a nurse at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. It's Never Too Late It's Never Too Late to Serve Those Who Served Greater Access to Medical Records http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/Greater_Access_to.asp Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:55:00 CST

]]>My HealtheVet recently added new features to its “Blue Button”. VA Blue Button offers VA patients the option to securely download health records online where they can print or save them to their computer or portable devices.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Greater_Access_to_1361982892489 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/mhvforweb_thumb.png My HealtheVet. www.myhealth.va.gov. My Health, My Care, 24/7 Online Access to VA My HealtheVet recently added new features to its “Blue Button”. VA Blue Button offers VA patients the option to securely download health records online where they can print or save them to their computer or portable devices. Download your Medical Records My HealtheVet recently added new features to its “Blue Button”. VA Blue Button offers VA patients the option to securely download health records online where they can print or save them to their computer or portable devices. A MOVE!ing Success Story http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/A_MOVE_ing_Success_Story.asp Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:00:00 CST

]]>Kalo Willis has struggled with weight his entire life. Last April his VA doctor offered him hope with a referral to the MOVE! program. The MOVE! Program is a weight management program designed by VA to help Veterans lose weight, keep it off, and improve their health. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/A_MOVE_ing_Success_Story_1358196270694 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/kalo_thumb.jpg Kalo Willis, a Veteran who is proud of his success with the MOVE! Program. Kalo Willis has struggled with weight his entire life. Last April his VA doctor offered him hope with a referral to the MOVE! program. The MOVE! Program is a weight management program designed by VA to help Veterans lose weight, keep it off, and improve their health. A MOVE!ing Success Story Kalo Willis has struggled with weight his entire life. Last April his VA doctor offered him hope with a referral to the MOVE! program. The MOVE! Program is a weight management program designed by VA to help Veterans lose weight, keep it off, and improve their health. Million Veteran Program http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/Million_Veteran_Program.asp Fri, 23 Nov 2012 09:00:00 CST

]]>Million Veteran Program: Partnering with Veterans to Revolutionize Health Care The Kansas City VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is one of 50 VAMCs selected across the nation to serve as an enrollment site for the Million Veteran Program (MVP), a research program that will help us better understand how genes affect Veterans’ health and illness]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Million_Veteran_Program_1353680691507 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/MVP_thumb.jpg MVP Million Veteran Program: Partnering with Veterans to Revolutionize Health Care The Kansas City VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is one of 50 VAMCs selected across the nation to serve as an enrollment site for the Million Veteran Program (MVP), a research program that will help us better understand how genes affect Veterans’ health and illness Million Veteran Program Million Veteran Program: Partnering with Veterans to Revolutionize Health Care The Kansas City VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is one of 50 VAMCs selected across the nation to serve as an enrollment site for the Million Veteran Program (MVP), a research program that will help us better understand how genes affect Veterans’ health and illness Dietetic Intern Shares Her KCVA Story http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/Dietetic_Intern_Shares_Her_Story.asp Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:00:00 CDT

]]>My time here at the VA as a management dietetic intern has be wonderful! It has exceeded my expectations more than I could ever imagine.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Dietetic_Intern_Shares_Her_Story_1350073401197 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/DiateticInternsThumb.jpg Dietetic Interns Brianna Helfrich and Julie Boyer My time here at the VA as a management dietetic intern has be wonderful! It has exceeded my expectations more than I could ever imagine. Intern Shares Her KCVA Story My time here at the VA as a management dietetic intern has be wonderful! It has exceeded my expectations more than I could ever imagine. TLC – Telephone Lifestyle Coaching http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/TLC_Telephone_Lifestyle_Coaching.asp Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:00:00 CDT

]]>Telephone Lifestyle Coaching (TLC) will help patients improve their quality of life without having to travel to a VA medical center. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/TLC_Telephone_Lifestyle_Coaching_1348166081091 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/TLClogo_180x130.jpg Logo for Telephone Lifestyle Coaching Veterans and VA health care providers at the (insert location) 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 Lifestyle Coaching Telephone Lifestyle Coaching (TLC) will help patients improve their quality of life without having to travel to a VA medical center. Cancer Survivors Day Celebration http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/Cancer_Survivors_Day.asp Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:00:00 CDT

]]>On June 4, 2012, KCVAMC celebrated Cancer Survivors Day at the Gazebo in the Cancer Survivor Park. Approximately 400 survivors and their loved ones attended the event.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Cancer_Survivors_Day_1340821200660 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/cancer_survivor_thumb.jpg Celebrating with the breath of life! On June 4, 2012, KCVAMC celebrated Cancer Survivors Day at the Gazebo in the Cancer Survivor Park. Approximately 400 survivors and their loved ones attended the event. Cancer Survivors Day On June 4, 2012, KCVAMC celebrated Cancer Survivors Day at the Gazebo in the Cancer Survivor Park. Approximately 400 survivors and their loved ones attended the event. Distiguished Clerical Service Award Recipient http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/Distiguished_Clerical_Service_Award_Recipient.asp Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:00:00 CDT

]]>Valued KCVA employee, Eric Hernandez was the recipient of the United States Government - Distinguished Clerical Service Award during the 19th Annual Public Employees Recognition Day held on May 9th, 2012. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Distiguished_Clerical_Service_Award_Recipient_1339014528130 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/Eric_thumb.JPG Eric Hernandez, recipient of the Distiguished Clerical Service Award Valued KCVA employee, Eric Hernandez was the recipient of the United States Government - Distinguished Clerical Service Award during the 19th Annual Public Employees Recognition Day held on May 9th, 2012. Distiguished Clerical Service Valued KCVA employee, Eric Hernandez was the recipient of the United States Government - Distinguished Clerical Service Award during the 19th Annual Public Employees Recognition Day held on May 9th, 2012. Celebrating our Nurses http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/Celebrating_our_Nurses.asp Thu, 24 May 2012 16:00:00 CDT

]]>Nurses Week is celebrated every year from May 6-May 12. In conjunction with the KCVA’s 60th anniversary, this year’s Nurses Week was focused on the 1960’s. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Celebrating_our_Nurses_1337892263125 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/nurses_day_thumb.JPG KCVA nurses enjoying their special day! Nurses Week is celebrated every year from May 6-May 12. In conjunction with the KCVA’s 60th anniversary, this year’s Nurses Week was focused on the 1960’s. Celebrating our Nurses Nurses Week is celebrated every year from May 6-May 12. In conjunction with the KCVA’s 60th anniversary, this year’s Nurses Week was focused on the 1960’s. Grateful for our Volunteers! http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/Grateful_for_our_Volunteers.asp Thu, 10 May 2012 10:00:00 CDT

]]>Grateful for our Volunteers!]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Grateful_for_our_Volunteers_1336661580402 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/volunteer_thumb.jpg Ladies of the VFW Auxilary Volunteers Nearly 200 Kansas City VA Medical Center Volunteers attended the Annual KCVA Volunteer Recognition Luncheon Grateful for our Volunteers! Grateful for our Volunteers! Baylor Bears Visit KCVA http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/Baylor_Bears_Visit_KCVA.asp Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:00:00 CDT

]]>KCVA employees and patients were pleasantly surprised by a visit from the Baylor Bears basketball team last Wednesday.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Baylor_Bears_Visit_KCVA_1331746099117 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/baylor_thumb.jpg Baylor Bears and Mr. Parisi KCVA employees and patients were pleasantly surprised by a visit from the Baylor Bears basketball team last Wednesday. Baylor Bears Visit KCVA KCVA employees and patients were pleasantly surprised by a visit from the Baylor Bears basketball team last Wednesday. KCVA Receives Wellness Award http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/Kansas_City_VA_Recipient_of_Wellness_Award.asp Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:30:00 CST

]]>It is time to celebrate wellness! The KCVA Wellness Committee and Nursing Service was selected to receive the VA Health and Wellness Office (Wellness is Now/WIN) and VHA’s Employee Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program award.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Kansas_City_VA_Recipient_of_Wellness_Award_1328894564970 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/Wellness_award_thumb.jpg Sharon Shade and Trish Ten Haaf receive the Wellness Award presented by Kara Szirotnyak and Rachael Cardinale It is time to celebrate wellness! The KCVA Wellness Committee and Nursing Service was selected to receive the VA Health and Wellness Office (Wellness is Now/WIN) and VHA’s Employee Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program award. KCVA Receives Wellness Award It is time to celebrate wellness! The KCVA Wellness Committee and Nursing Service was selected to receive the VA Health and Wellness Office (Wellness is Now/WIN) and VHA’s Employee Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program award. The Royals Treatment http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/The_Royals_Treatment.asp Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:45:00 CST

]]>On Friday, January 13th, the Royals Caravan paid a visit to the Kansas City VA. They were greeted by our patients, decked out in Royals gear and excited to meet some of their local heroes. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/The_Royals_Treatment_1327674522715 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/Royals_thumbnail.jpg Bruce Chen and Dennis Leonard visiting with Mr. Palmer On Friday, January 13th, the Royals Caravan paid a visit to the Kansas City VA. They were greeted by our patients, decked out in Royals gear and excited to meet some of their local heroes. The Royals Treatment On Friday, January 13th, the Royals Caravan paid a visit to the Kansas City VA. They were greeted by our patients, decked out in Royals gear and excited to meet some of their local heroes. KCVA Shines! http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/KCVA_Shines.asp Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:30:00 CST

]]>One of our goals at KCVA is to become more and more patient centered which includes making our patient’s stay with as comfortable and pleasant as possible. We are pleased to announce our newest program, KCVA Shines!]]> templatedata/content/features/data/KCVA_Shines_1323462197185 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/kcvashines_thumb.jpg Mr. Boyer receives his shined sneakers. One of our goals at KCVA is to become more and more patient centered which includes making our patient’s stay with as comfortable and pleasant as possible. We are pleased to announce our newest program, KCVA Shines! KCVA Shines! One of our goals at KCVA is to become more and more patient centered which includes making our patient’s stay with as comfortable and pleasant as possible. We are pleased to announce our newest program, KCVA Shines! Veterans Day 2011 Activities http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/Veterans_Day_2011_Activities.asp Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:00:00 CST

]]>KCVA celebrated Veterans Day in a big way this year! Of course, we couldn’t have done it without the generosity of many area organizations, individuals, and our own hard working staff.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_Day_2011_Activities_1321371427974 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/KCWOLF_thumb.jpg Lawson Gratz enjoys a visit from KC Wolf on Veterans Day KCVA celebrated Veterans Day in a big way this year! Of course, we couldn’t have done it without the generosity of many area organizations, individuals, and our own hard working staff. Veterans Day 2011 Activities KCVA celebrated Veterans Day in a big way this year! Of course, we couldn’t have done it without the generosity of many area organizations, individuals, and our own hard working staff. White Cane Day http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/White_Cane_Day.asp Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00:00 CDT

]]>October 15th is White Cane Safety Day, a national celebration of the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired. We ask that you think, for just a moment, of some of the activities you might do in a day…]]> templatedata/content/features/data/White_Cane_Day_1318869313764 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/white_cane_day_thumb.jpg White Cane Day October 15th is White Cane Safety Day, a national celebration of the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired. We ask that you think, for just a moment, of some of the activities you might do in a day… White Cane Day October 15th is White Cane Safety Day, a national celebration of the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired. We ask that you think, for just a moment, of some of the activities you might do in a day… Celebrating Birthdays at KCVA http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/Celebrating_Birthdays_at_KCVA.asp Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 CDT

]]>Hospitalized veterans spending their birthdays at Kansas City VA are presented with a KCVA baseball hat and a birthday card by hospital volunteers.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Celebrating_Birthdays_at_KCVA_1316448189214 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/Bday_hats_thumbnail.jpg Robert Hollinger receives his birthday gift and a visit from volunteer Alvin Trusty Hospitalized veterans spending their birthdays at Kansas City VA are presented with a KCVA baseball hat and a birthday card by hospital volunteers. Celebrating Birthdays at KCVA Hospitalized veterans spending their birthdays at Kansas City VA are presented with a KCVA baseball hat and a birthday card by hospital volunteers. Choices, Choices, Choices! http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/Choices_Choices_Choices.asp Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:00:00 CDT

]]>KCVAMC inpatients now have a choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With each meal, tasty selections are now available from Food and Nutrition’s new “Select Menu” program. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Choices_Choices_Choices_1314391972501 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/select_menu_thumbnail.JPG Joseph Coleman is reviewing the menu and Jolene Cerveny, Nutrition and Food, is helping him make his selection and discussing options with him. KCVAMC inpatients now have a choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With each meal, tasty selections are now available from Food and Nutrition’s new “Select Menu” program. Choices, Choices, Choices! KCVAMC inpatients now have a choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With each meal, tasty selections are now available from Food and Nutrition’s new “Select Menu” program. Our Longest Serving Volunteer http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/Our_Longest_Serving_Volunteer.asp Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:00:00 CDT

]]>Norma Morgan is the Kansas City VA Medical Center’s longest running volunteer. “I think we need to pay respect all we can to these veterans, “ says Morgan, who has been volunteering at the medical center since 1964. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Our_Longest_Serving_Volunteer_1308248276058 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/Norma_Morgan_thumbnail.JPG Norma Morgan, our longest serving volunteer Norma Morgan is the Kansas City VA Medical Center’s longest running volunteer. “I think we need to pay respect all we can to these veterans, “ says Morgan, who has been volunteering at the medical center since 1964. Our Longest Serving Volunteer Norma Morgan is the Kansas City VA Medical Center’s longest running volunteer. “I think we need to pay respect all we can to these veterans, “ says Morgan, who has been volunteering at the medical center since 1964. POW’s wife’s Commitment and Dedication http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/POW_s_wife_s_Commitment_and_Dedication.asp Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:00:00 CDT

]]>The story of Lois Rapp's commitment to her former POW husband Albert Rapp]]> templatedata/content/features/data/POW_s_wife_s_Commitment_and_Dedication_1289332508789 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/Lois_Albert180x130.jpg Caregiver hugs veteran POW's wife provides total and complete care to husband, believing, "till death do us part". POW's Wife's Commitment The story of Lois Rapp's commitment to her former POW husband Albert Rapp Claudia Cuellar's Dynamic Caregiver’s Journey http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/features/Dynamic_Caregiver_Journey_Claudia_Cuellar.asp Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:00:00 CDT

]]>The story of Claudia Cuellar's journey as a caregiver to Tomas Young is one that embodies deep friendship, respect, shared values, and a commitment to one another's growth.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_Treatment_Court_1288036292506 http://www.kansascity.va.gov/KANSASCITY/images/Claudia_Thomas180x130.jpg Claudia Cuellar shares her journey A friendship with shared interests ultimately bloomed into romance, caregiving and a life partnership. Caregiver Claudia Cuellar The story of Claudia Cuellar's journey as a caregiver to Tomas Young is one that embodies deep friendship, respect, shared values, and a commitment to one another's growth.