Local Features - VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/features/index.asp Listing of local health features. en-us Copyright 2010 VA http://www.va.gov/rss Tue, 07 May 2013 12:27:00 PDT VA was the first federal agency to have a woman executive officer. http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/features/VA_was_the_first_federal_agency_to_have_a_woman_executive_officer.asp Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:00:00 PDT
]]>VA was the first federal agency to have a woman executive officer. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_was_the_first_federal_agency_to_have_a_woman_executive_officer_1300287918260 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/images/IreneParsons_1945c_SPARS_WV0311_6_001_UNCG.jpg Irene Parsons in Coast Guard Uniform VA was the first federal agency to have a woman executive officer. Did you know? VA was the first federal agency to have a woman executive officer. It's Women History Month, take time to honor our Women Veterans! http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/features/VASNHCS_takes_great_pride_in_celebrating.asp Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:50:00 PDT
]]>The Department of Veterans Affairs joins with the nation to observe Women's History Month in March by recognizing and honoring women Veterans.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VASNHCS_takes_great_pride_in_celebrating_1299697078536 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/images/Womens_History_Month_thumb.png March Women Veterans History Month Poster The Department of Veterans Affairs joins with the nation to observe Women's History Month in March by recognizing and honoring women Veterans. Womens History Month The Department of Veterans Affairs joins with the nation to observe Women's History Month in March by recognizing and honoring women Veterans. Come to the Patient Aligned Care Team information fair on March 23rd and find out about PACT! http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/features/Come_to_the_Patient_Aligned_Care_Team_information_fair_on_March_23rd_and_find_out.asp Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:00:00 PDT
]]>A Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) is each Veteran working together with health care professionals to plan for whole-person care and life-long health and wellness.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Come_to_the_Patient_Aligned_Care_Team_information_fair_on_March_23rd_and_find_out_1299626060647 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/images/PACT_thumb.png The VASNHCS PACT Committee A Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) is each Veteran working together with health care professionals to plan for whole-person care and life-long health and wellness. What is PACT? A Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) is each Veteran working together with health care professionals to plan for whole-person care and life-long health and wellness. The VASNHCS Creative Arts Festival Showcase is on February 23rd http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/features/The_VASNHCS_Creative_Arts_Festival_Showcase_is_on_February_23rd.asp Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:00:00 PDT
]]>The Creative Arts Festival offers Veterans the opportunity to express themselves through the arts and gain recognition for their creative talents and skills. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/The_VASNHCS_Creative_Arts_Festival_Showcase_is_on_February_23rd_1297888888069 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/images/creative_arts_thumb.png Veterans express themselves through art The Creative Arts Festival offers Veterans the opportunity to express themselves through the arts and gain recognition for their creative talents and skills. Healing through Art The Creative Arts Festival offers Veterans the opportunity to express themselves through the arts and gain recognition for their creative talents and skills. Governor and a 60's Music Legend visit veterans and staff members at VASNHCS http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/features/Governor_and_a_60_s_Music_Legend_visits_veterans_and_staff_members_at_VASNHCS.asp Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:00:00 PST
]]>As the kickoff to the weeklong National Salute to Veteran Patients, the VIP visit was a wonderful chance for the entertainers and dignitaries to express their gratitude and appreciation to the sacrifices made by the veterans who seek their care at VASNHCS.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Governor_and_a_60_s_Music_Legend_visits_veterans_and_staff_members_at_VASNHCS_1297885110240 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/images/governor_thumb.png Governor of Nevada Brian Sandoval As the kickoff to the weeklong National Salute to Veteran Patients, the VIP visit was a wonderful chance for the entertainers and dignitaries to express their gratitude and appreciation to the sacrifices made by the veterans who seek their care at VASNHCS. Governor visits Veterans As the kickoff to the weeklong National Salute to Veteran Patients, the VIP visit was a wonderful chance for the entertainers and dignitaries to express their gratitude and appreciation to the sacrifices made by the veterans who seek their care at VASNHCS. VAlentines for Veterans Concert http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/features/VAlentines_for_Veterans_Concert.asp Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:00:00 PDT
]]>A Veterans Appreciation Event featuring Country Music Legend Aaron Tippin.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VAlentines_for_Veterans_Concert_1295381992597 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/images/V4V_Thumb.png VA National Salute to Veteran Patients, Valentines for Veterans Concert A Veterans Appreciation Event featuring Country Music Legend Aaron Tippin. VAlentines for Vets Concert A Veterans Appreciation Event featuring Country Music Legend Aaron Tippin. VASNHCS Vets are introduced to Tai Chi http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/features/VASNHCS_Vets_are_introduced_to_Tai_Chi.asp Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:00:00 PDT
]]>Five weeks after the introduction of a weekly Tai Chi class at the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System, the popularity of the program has surprised everyone but the instructor, Yi Chen.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VASNHCS_Vets_are_introduced_to_Tai_Chi_1296696543425 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/images/TaiChi_Thumb.png A VASNHCS Tai Chi class Five weeks after the introduction of a weekly Tai Chi class at the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System, the popularity of the program has surprised everyone but the instructor, Yi Chen. Tai Chi for Veterans Five weeks after the introduction of a weekly Tai Chi class at the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System, the popularity of the program has surprised everyone but the instructor, Yi Chen. Enhanced VA Health Care Enrollment Opportunity Closing for Certain Combat Veterans http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/features/Enhanced_VA_Health_Care_Enrollment_Opportunity_Closing_for_Certain_Combat_Veterans.asp Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:00:00 PDT
]]>Certain combat Veterans who were discharged from active duty service before Jan. 28, 2003 have until Jan. 27, 2011 to take advantage of their enhanced health care enrollment opportunity through the VA.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Enhanced_VA_Health_Care_Enrollment_Opportunity_Closing_for_Certain_Combat_Veterans_1294793614394 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/images/Troops_thumb.png OEF/OIF Troops Certain combat Veterans who were discharged from active duty service before Jan. 28, 2003 have until Jan. 27, 2011 to take advantage of their enhanced health care enrollment opportunity through the VA. Enrollment Opportunity Closing Certain combat Veterans who were discharged from active duty service before Jan. 28, 2003 have until Jan. 27, 2011 to take advantage of their enhanced health care enrollment opportunity through the VA. 15 Years of Angel Tree! http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/features/15_Years_of_Angel_Tree.asp Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:00:00 PDT
]]>VASNHCS Employees and Volunteers mark 15 years of success with the Angel Tree Project.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/15_Years_of_Angel_Tree_1293655670184 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/images/angeltree_thumb.png Santa Claus VASNHCS Employees and Volunteers mark 15 years of success with the Angel Tree Project. 15 Years of Angel Tree! VASNHCS Employees and Volunteers mark 15 years of success with the Angel Tree Project. FOX 11 takes an interest in telling former POW's stories http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/features/POW_Story.asp Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:00:00 PDT
]]>Fox 11 News in Reno will soon be airing a story on former POW's that live amongst us in the community.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/POW_Story_1292977245959 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/images/POW_thumb.png Dr. Kurt Schlegelmilch is interviewed about the VHA's POW programs Fox 11 News in Reno will soon be airing a story on former POW's that live amongst us in the community. FOX 11 POW Story Fox 11 News in Reno will soon be airing a story on former POW's that live amongst us in the community. Military Service Members and Veterans are Honored and Recognized in a Special Holiday Heroes Salute http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/features/Military_Service_Members_and_Veterans_are_honored_and_recognized_in_a_special_holiday_heros_salute.asp Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:00:00 PDT
]]>VASNHCS holds a Holiday Heroes Salute]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Military_Service_Members_and_Veterans_are_honored_and_recognized_in_a_special_holiday_heros_salute_1292377452569 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/images/Holiday_Heroes-Thumb.png Dr. Kurt Schlegelmilch and WWII veteran Mr. William Grundy present the holiday wreath VASNHCS holds a Holiday Heroes Salute Holiday Heroes Salute VASNHCS holds a Holiday Heroes Salute Healing through artistic expression, a local hero's legacy lives on. http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/features/David_Drakulich_Memorial_Art_Foundation_for_Freedom_of_Expression_Presentation.asp Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:55:00 PDT
]]>Healing through artistic expression, a local hero's legacy lives on.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/David_Drakulich_Memorial_Art_Foundation_for_Freedom_of_Expression_Presentation_1291415970568 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/images/Drakulich_Thumb.png Tina Drakulich gives a presentation on the David Drakulich Memorial Art Foundation for Freedom of Expression in the VASNHCS's Community Living Center Healing through artistic expression, a local hero's legacy lives on. Drakulich Art Foundation Healing through artistic expression, a local hero's legacy lives on. VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System Going Green http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/features/VA_Sierra_Nevada_Health_Care_System_going_Green.asp Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:00:00 PDT
]]>Installation of rooftop solar panels has begun.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Sierra_Nevada_Health_Care_System_going_Green_1291166247530 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/images/Solar-Panel-Thumb.png A close-up photograph of the VASNHCS's new rooftop solar panels Installation of rooftop solar panels has begun. Going Green with Solar Panels Installation of rooftop solar panels has begun. World AIDS Day - December 1, 2010 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/features/World_AIDS_Day_December_1_2010.asp Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:00:00 PDT
]]>The HIV virus was first discovered 30 years ago, and since then, more than 25 million people have died from AIDS worldwide. But today, HIV does not need to be a death sentence.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/World_AIDS_Day_December_1_2010_1291165481530 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/images/World_AIDS_Day_Thumb.png Get Checked - Say yes to the test. World AIDS Day December 1, 2010 The HIV virus was first discovered 30 years ago, and since then, more than 25 million people have died from AIDS worldwide. But today, HIV does not need to be a death sentence. World AIDS Day The HIV virus was first discovered 30 years ago, and since then, more than 25 million people have died from AIDS worldwide. But today, HIV does not need to be a death sentence. VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System Earns 2010 HealthInsight Quality Award for Excellence in Care http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/features/healthinsight.asp Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:58:00 PDT
]]>HealthInsight is a non-profit community based organization which acknowledges hospitals that achieve high levels of performance...]]> templatedata/content/features/data/healthinsight_1288184357617 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/images/thumb-healthinsight.jpg A picture of the 2010 HealthInsight Quality Award HealthInsight is a non-profit community based organization which acknowledges hospitals that achieve high levels of performance... HealthInsight Quality Award HealthInsight is a non-profit community based organization which acknowledges hospitals that achieve high levels of performance... Veterans Day 2010 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/features/VASNHCS_staff_particiates_in_Veterans_Day_Parade.asp Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:00:00 PDT
]]>VASNHCS staff participates in Veterans Day Parade; Congressman Dean Heller visits the VA.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VASNHCS_staff_particiates_in_Veterans_Day_Parade_1290637268050 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/images/Veterans_Day_Parade-thumb.png VASNHCS Color Guard at the 2010 Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Reno VASNHCS staff participates in Veterans Day Parade; Congressman Dean Heller visits the VA. Veterans Day 2010 VASNHCS staff participates in Veterans Day Parade; Congressman Dean Heller visits the VA. Veteran Caregivers Touch Many Lives http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/features/Veteran_Caregivers_Touch_Many_Lives.asp Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:00:00 PDT
]]>The Home Based Primary Care team are in a unique position to work closely with compassionate Veteran caregivers.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veteran_Caregivers_Touch_Many_Lives_1289001481730 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/images/Thumb_Veteran_Caregivers.png Kathryn Peacock-Dutt, Caregiver Support The Home Based Primary Care team are in a unique position to work closely with compassionate Veteran caregivers. Veteran Caregivers Touch Lives The Home Based Primary Care team are in a unique position to work closely with compassionate Veteran caregivers. VASNHCS implements Planetree concepts to help create a more home-like environment for our Veterans http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/features/VASNHCS_implements_Planetree_concepts_to_help_create_a_more_home_like_environment_for_our_Veterans.asp Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:00:00 PDT
]]>Planetree is a non-profit organization that provides education and information in a collaborative community of healthcare organizations, facilitating efforts to create patient centered care in healing environments.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VASNHCS_implements_Planetree_concepts_to_help_create_a_more_home_like_environment_for_our_Veterans_1288183124706 http://www.reno.va.gov/RENO/images/PlanetreeFountain_Thumb.png A fountain and flowers in the Community Living Center courtyard. Planetree is a non-profit organization that provides education and information in a collaborative community of healthcare organizations, facilitating efforts to create patient centered care in healing environments. VASNHCS implements Planetree Planetree is a non-profit organization that provides education and information in a collaborative community of healthcare organizations, facilitating efforts to create patient centered care in healing environments.