http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/index.asp Listing of local health features. en-us Copyright 2010 VA http://www.va.gov/rss Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:00:00 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/2019-semeah-pubs.asp Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:00:00 Two articles by CINDRR investigators discuss special difficulties impacting Veteran health: disruptive behavior during health care and rental housing for Veterans with disabilities. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/2019-semeah-pubs_1557507964381 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/2019semeah480x330.jpg Covers of journals publishing papers by Dr. Semeah Two articles by CINDRR investigators discuss special difficulties impacting Veteran health: disruptive behavior during health care and rental housing for Veterans with disabilities. Issues impacting Vets’ health Two articles by CINDRR investigators discuss special difficulties impacting Veteran health: disruptive behavior during health care and rental housing for Veterans with disabilities. http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/2018-vasudevan-award.asp Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:00:00 A new CINDRR-GNV Fellow, Vijay Vasudevan, PhD, received a New Investigator Award from the American Public Health Association (APHA); the award recognizes research on health and wellness for people with disabilities. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/2018-vasudevan-award_1550674877904 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/180x130vasudevan2018.jpg Photo of Dr. Vasudevan and logo of the American Public Health Association A new CINDRR-GNV Fellow, Vijay Vasudevan, PhD, received a New Investigator Award from the American Public Health Association (APHA); the award recognizes research on health and wellness for people with disabilities. New Fellow Receives APHA Award A new CINDRR-GNV Fellow, Vijay Vasudevan, PhD, received a New Investigator Award from the American Public Health Association (APHA); the award recognizes research on health and wellness for people with disabilities. http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/2019_Safe_Patient_Handling_and_Mobility_Conference.asp Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 2019 Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Conference: Realizing your Passions in Research, Education, Innovation, and Technology. March 4-8, Orlando, FL. Everything from cutting edge research to best practices. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/2019_Safe_Patient_Handling_and_Mobility_Conference_1545172761341 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/OSHA180x130.JPG Nurse guiding a patient in a sling 2019 Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Conference: Realizing your Passions in Research, Education, Innovation, and Technology. March 4-8, Orlando, FL. Everything from cutting edge research to best practices. Safe Patient Handling 2019 Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Conference: Realizing your Passions in Research, Education, Innovation, and Technology. March 4-8, Orlando, FL. Everything from cutting edge research to best practices. http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/SPHM_Report.asp Sun, 15 Apr 2018 12:00:00 Safe patient handling and mobility involves the use of assistive devices to ensure that patients can be mobilized safely and that care providers avoid performing high-risk manual patient handling tasks. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/SPHM_Report_1520511859185 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/SPHM_180_130_2.jpg Using a ceiling lift Safe patient handling and mobility involves the use of assistive devices to ensure that patients can be mobilized safely and that care providers avoid performing high-risk manual patient handling tasks. SPHM Survey Report Safe patient handling and mobility involves the use of assistive devices to ensure that patients can be mobilized safely and that care providers avoid performing high-risk manual patient handling tasks. http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/Team_Connect.asp Sat, 10 Feb 2018 12:30:00 As a new HSR&D Fellow, Dr. Christopher Fowler hopes to improve Veteran access to non-pharmacological treatments (e.g., psychotherapy, physical therapy, acupuncture) and associated outcomes for Veterans Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Team_Connect_1515514492872 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/Team_Connect_180_130.jpg Team Connect As a new HSR&D Fellow, Dr. Christopher Fowler hopes to improve Veteran access to non-pharmacological treatments (e.g., psychotherapy, physical therapy, acupuncture) and associated outcomes for Veterans Team Connect As a new HSR&D Fellow, Dr. Christopher Fowler hopes to improve Veteran access to non-pharmacological treatments (e.g., psychotherapy, physical therapy, acupuncture) and associated outcomes for Veterans http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/VEC_Treasure.asp Sat, 10 Feb 2018 12:07:00 Adrienne Fennell (Treasure), member of the Veteran Engagement Council (VEC) served in the United States Army during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm as base support at Fort Irwin in California and then served Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VEC_Treasure_1515435581439 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/Treasure_180_130.jpg Photo of Adrienne Fennell Adrienne Fennell (Treasure), member of the Veteran Engagement Council (VEC) served in the United States Army during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm as base support at Fort Irwin in California and then served VEC Welcomes a Treasure Adrienne Fennell (Treasure), member of the Veteran Engagement Council (VEC) served in the United States Army during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm as base support at Fort Irwin in California and then served http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/Growing_Veterans.asp Sat, 10 Feb 2018 12:00:00 Brown founded the Washington state nonprofit Growing Veterans in 2013 while earning a master's degree in social work at Western Washington University. He thought that helping other Veterans connect to the land Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Growing_Veterans_1516812201612 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/GVField_180_130.png Growing Veterans Field Brown founded the Washington state nonprofit Growing Veterans in 2013 while earning a master's degree in social work at Western Washington University. He thought that helping other Veterans connect to the land Growing Veterans Brown founded the Washington state nonprofit Growing Veterans in 2013 while earning a master's degree in social work at Western Washington University. He thought that helping other Veterans connect to the land http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/Veterans_Art.asp Sat, 10 Feb 2018 12:00:00 In March, 2017, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) began working with the UF Center for Arts in Medicine, the Rural Veterans Telerehabilitation Initiative Creative Arts Therapy Initiative (RVTRI-CAT), CINDRR, Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_Art_1518183137822 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/180_130.jpg RVTRI CAT Veterans Making Music In March, 2017, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) began working with the UF Center for Arts in Medicine, the Rural Veterans Telerehabilitation Initiative Creative Arts Therapy Initiative (RVTRI-CAT), CINDRR, Veterans Connect with Art In March, 2017, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) began working with the UF Center for Arts in Medicine, the Rural Veterans Telerehabilitation Initiative Creative Arts Therapy Initiative (RVTRI-CAT), CINDRR, http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/American_Congress_of_Rehab_Medicine.asp Sun, 15 Oct 2017 15:37:00 The American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) Military and Veterans Affairs Networking Group offers networking opportunities between non-government and government ACRM members and functions as Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/American_Congress_of_Rehab_Medicine_1505485571689 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/ACRM_2.jpg ACRM Military/Veterans Affairs Networking Group The American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) Military and Veterans Affairs Networking Group offers networking opportunities between non-government and government ACRM members and functions as CINDRR Active in ACRM The American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) Military and Veterans Affairs Networking Group offers networking opportunities between non-government and government ACRM members and functions as http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/TBI_Richardson_article.asp Sun, 15 Oct 2017 15:37:00 Veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) differ from civilians with TBI in some key ways—with potentially important implications for long-term care and support of injured service members. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Copy_of_utilizing_rescue_stroke_caregiver_website_1500981758535 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/photo_Risa_180_130.jpg photo of Risa Nakase-Richardson Veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) differ from civilians with TBI in some key ways—with potentially important implications for long-term care and support of injured service members. TBI in Veterans Veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) differ from civilians with TBI in some key ways—with potentially important implications for long-term care and support of injured service members. http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/women_Veterans_art.asp Sun, 15 Oct 2017 15:37:00 Stacey Thompson, Marine Corps Veteran, served from August 1998 to June 2000. She is an accomplished artist who uses her artwork to share her story of survival from Military Sexual Trauma. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/women_Veterans_art_1500997853892 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/ART_Thompson_180_130.jpg photo of Stacey Thompson Stacey Thompson, Marine Corps Veteran, served from August 1998 to June 2000. She is an accomplished artist who uses her artwork to share her story of survival from Military Sexual Trauma. Women Veterans Art Exhibit Stacey Thompson, Marine Corps Veteran, served from August 1998 to June 2000. She is an accomplished artist who uses her artwork to share her story of survival from Military Sexual Trauma. http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/HSRD_Fellow_Fowler.asp Sun, 15 Oct 2017 12:30:00 As a new HSR&D Fellow, Dr. Christopher Fowler hopes to improve Veteran access to non-pharmacological treatments (e.g., psychotherapy, physical therapy, acupuncture) and associated outcomes for Veterans Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/HSRD_Fellow_Fowler_1505740995223 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/Fowler_180_130.jpg Christopher Fowler, PhD, CINDRR HSR&D Fellow As a new HSR&D Fellow, Dr. Christopher Fowler hopes to improve Veteran access to non-pharmacological treatments (e.g., psychotherapy, physical therapy, acupuncture) and associated outcomes for Veterans New CINDRR HSR&D Fellow As a new HSR&D Fellow, Dr. Christopher Fowler hopes to improve Veteran access to non-pharmacological treatments (e.g., psychotherapy, physical therapy, acupuncture) and associated outcomes for Veterans http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/VEC_article.asp Sun, 15 Oct 2017 12:30:00 Tom Cruz, member of the CINDRR Veteran Engagement Executive Team and the Veteran Engagement Council, is an Active Duty Master Sergeant (MSG) in the Unites States Army with more than 22 years of service Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VEC_article_1505217793138 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/T_Cruz_2.jpg MSG Tom Cruz, accepting his SAMHSA Voice award Tom Cruz, member of the CINDRR Veteran Engagement Executive Team and the Veteran Engagement Council, is an Active Duty Master Sergeant (MSG) in the Unites States Army with more than 22 years of service VEC Member Recalls Experiences Tom Cruz, member of the CINDRR Veteran Engagement Executive Team and the Veteran Engagement Council, is an Active Duty Master Sergeant (MSG) in the Unites States Army with more than 22 years of service http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/GIS_for_Hurricane_Harvey_article.asp Thu, 07 Sep 2017 12:30:00 As winds from Hurricane Harvey threatened and made landfall in Texas in late August, the VA Office of Emergency Management (OEM) contacted the Planning Systems Support Group (PSSG) for assistance in creating maps. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/GIS_for_Hurricane_Harvey_article_1504720315991 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/Traffic_2.png Figure 2, Traffic Barriers As winds from Hurricane Harvey threatened and made landfall in Texas in late August, the VA Office of Emergency Management (OEM) contacted the Planning Systems Support Group (PSSG) for assistance in creating maps. Using the Power of GIS As winds from Hurricane Harvey threatened and made landfall in Texas in late August, the VA Office of Emergency Management (OEM) contacted the Planning Systems Support Group (PSSG) for assistance in creating maps. http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/exoskeleton_research_project.asp Thu, 14 Jul 2016 15:00:00 James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital physical therapists are training on a medical device designed to help people who are confined to a wheelchair stand and walk with mechanical assistance. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/exoskeleton_research_project_1469558787297 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/indego_thm.jpg Photo of Physical Therapists with the INDEGO exoskeleton James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital physical therapists are training on a medical device designed to help people who are confined to a wheelchair stand and walk with mechanical assistance. Exoskeleton Research Project James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital physical therapists are training on a medical device designed to help people who are confined to a wheelchair stand and walk with mechanical assistance. http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/scott_receives_moaa_award.asp Tue, 12 Apr 2016 17:00:00 The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) recognized five supporters of the military community, including Dr. Steven Scott, with the association's highest awards on Capitol Hill in April, 2016. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/scott_receives_moaa_award_1467148916603 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/scott_moaa_award_thm.jpg Photo of Dr. Steven Scott with other MOAA Leadership and 2016 award recipients The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) recognized five supporters of the military community, including Dr. Steven Scott, with the association's highest awards on Capitol Hill in April, 2016. Dr. Scott Receives MOAA Award The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) recognized five supporters of the military community, including Dr. Steven Scott, with the association's highest awards on Capitol Hill in April, 2016. http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/jia_stroke_care_article.asp Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:07:00 Recent article finds similarities and differences in post stroke rehabilitation care received by Veterans residing at community nursing homes and community living centers. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/jia_stroke_care_article_1457716044245 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/jia_stroke_care_thm.jpg Photo of Huanguang 'Charlie' Jia Recent article finds similarities and differences in post stroke rehabilitation care received by Veterans residing at community nursing homes and community living centers. Stroke Care Comparison Article Recent article finds similarities and differences in post stroke rehabilitation care received by Veterans residing at community nursing homes and community living centers. http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/levy_receives_magnuson_award.asp Fri, 15 May 2015 13:00:00 Charles E. Levy, MD, was awarded the Paul B. Magnuson Award, presented annually to a VA RR&D investigator who exemplifies the entrepreneurship, humanitarianism, and dedication to Veterans displayed by Dr. Magnuson. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/levy_receives_magnuson_award_1432746730450 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/levy_magnuson_award_thm.jpg Photo of Dr. Levy receiving the Paul B. Magnuson Award from Dr. Nadeau Charles E. Levy, MD, was awarded the Paul B. Magnuson Award, presented annually to a VA RR&D investigator who exemplifies the entrepreneurship, humanitarianism, and dedication to Veterans displayed by Dr. Magnuson. Levy Receives Magnuson Award Charles E. Levy, MD, was awarded the Paul B. Magnuson Award, presented annually to a VA RR&D investigator who exemplifies the entrepreneurship, humanitarianism, and dedication to Veterans displayed by Dr. Magnuson. http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/patricia_quigley_wins_aap_award.asp Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:30:00 In recognition as lead author of the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AJPM&R) article, Exercise Interventions, Gait, and Balance in Older Subjects with distal symmetric polyneuropathy. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/patricia_quigley_wins_aap_award_1424462484383 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/2015_aap_award_winner_thm.jpg photo of Patricia Quigley In recognition as lead author of the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AJPM&R) article, Exercise Interventions, Gait, and Balance in Older Subjects with distal symmetric polyneuropathy. Quigley wins 2015 AAP Award In recognition as lead author of the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AJPM&R) article, Exercise Interventions, Gait, and Balance in Older Subjects with distal symmetric polyneuropathy. http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/2013_mitchell_rosenthal_award_recipients.asp Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:38:00 Awarded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System Programs for "Best Scientific Publication" using the NIDRR-funded TBI Model System... Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/2013_mitchell_rosenthal_award_recipients_1413837525774 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/2013_mitchell_rosenthal_award_thm.jpg photo of award recipients Awarded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System Programs for "Best Scientific Publication" using the NIDRR-funded TBI Model System... 2013 Mitchell Rosenthal Award Awarded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System Programs for "Best Scientific Publication" using the NIDRR-funded TBI Model System... http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/2014_bi_isig_cantor_scholar_award_winner.asp Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:24:00 The Cantor Scholar Award is presented by the BI-ISIG member in recognition of outstanding research that is judged to be a significant contribution to the field of brain injury rehabilitation. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/2014_bi_isig_cantor_scholar_award_winner_1413837275607 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/2014_cantor_award_winner_thm.jpg photo of Risa Nakase-Richardson The Cantor Scholar Award is presented by the BI-ISIG member in recognition of outstanding research that is judged to be a significant contribution to the field of brain injury rehabilitation. 2014 BI-ISIG Award Winner The Cantor Scholar Award is presented by the BI-ISIG member in recognition of outstanding research that is judged to be a significant contribution to the field of brain injury rehabilitation. http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/features/utilizing_rescue_stroke_caregiver_website.asp Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:37:00 Caregiver depression is common following a family member's stroke and often contributes to a stroke survivor's hospital readmission and institutionalization if the caregiver is unable to perform continued in-home care. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/utilizing_rescue_stroke_caregiver_website_1413834460343 http://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/images/utilizing_rescue_website_thm.jpg photo of Connie Uphold Caregiver depression is common following a family member's stroke and often contributes to a stroke survivor's hospital readmission and institutionalization if the caregiver is unable to perform continued in-home care. Utilizing the RESCUE Website Caregiver depression is common following a family member's stroke and often contributes to a stroke survivor's hospital readmission and institutionalization if the caregiver is unable to perform continued in-home care.