Local Features - Mountain Home VA Medical Center http://www.mountainhome.va.gov/MOUNTAINHOME/features/index.asp Listing of local health features. en-us Copyright 2010 VA http://www.va.gov/rss Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:50:00 EST 2011 Knoxville Stand Down http://www.mountainhome.va.gov/MOUNTAINHOME/features/2011_Knoxville_Stand_Down.asp Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST
]]>On November 3, 2011, the Knoxville Homeless Veterans Stand Down took place at the Park West Church of God. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/2011_Knoxville_Stand_Down_1323197314921 http://www.mountainhome.va.gov/MOUNTAINHOME/images/Stand_Down_story.jpg Veterans moving between stations at gathering hall On November 3, 2011, the Knoxville Homeless Veterans Stand Down took place at the Park West Church of God. Knoxville Homeless Veterans St On November 3, 2011, the Knoxville Homeless Veterans Stand Down took place at the Park West Church of God. Jamming at the VA http://www.mountainhome.va.gov/MOUNTAINHOME/features/Jamming_at_the_VA.asp Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:00:00 EST
]]>The 2nd Annual Jamming at the VA was held this fall at the Mountain Home VA Medical Center gazebo. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Jamming_at_the_VA_1323196056982 http://www.mountainhome.va.gov/MOUNTAINHOME/images/Jamming_at_the_VA_lead.jpg Fly Fishing/Healing Waters demonstrations The 2nd Annual Jamming at the VA was held this fall at the Mountain Home VA Medical Center gazebo. The event was cosponsored by the Coalition for Awareness and Recovery of Mental Illness (CARMI) in conjunction with the Mental Illness Awareness Week. Approximately 200 Veterans, family and staff attended the day event. Jamming at the VA The 2nd Annual Jamming at the VA was held this fall at the Mountain Home VA Medical Center gazebo. Rural Health-Teaching Today’s Providers for Tomorrow’s Care http://www.mountainhome.va.gov/MOUNTAINHOME/features/Rural_Health_Teaching_Today_s_Providers_for_Tomorrow_s_Care.asp Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:00:00 EDT
]]>Always looking for new ideas, in 2009 the Office of Rural Health established the Rural Health Professions Institute at Mountain Home VA Medical Center.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Rural_Health_Teaching_Today_s_Providers_for_Tomorrow_s_Care_1313432410557 http://www.mountainhome.va.gov/MOUNTAINHOME/images/rural0815-tn.jpg Telehealth demonstration Always looking for new ideas, in 2009 the Office of Rural Health established the Rural Health Professions Institute at Mountain Home VA Medical Center. Rural Health Institute Always looking for new ideas, in 2009 the Office of Rural Health established the Rural Health Professions Institute at Mountain Home VA Medical Center. Second Annual Vietnam Veteran's Homecoming http://www.mountainhome.va.gov/MOUNTAINHOME/features/Second_Annual_Vietnam_Veteran_s_Homecoming.asp Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EDT
]]>Mountain Home VA staff took part in the Second Annual Vietnam Veteran's Welcome Home celebration in June at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, Tennessee.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Second_Annual_Vietnam_Veteran_s_Homecoming_1313409997261 http://www.mountainhome.va.gov/MOUNTAINHOME/images/MOU-VVH-tn.gif VA staff at welcome station The Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, TN was the site for the Second Annual Vietnam Veteran’s Homecoming in June. Mountain Home VA staff took part in this celebration including the medical center director, staff from Social Work, Home Telehealth (CCHT), Vet Center, and many more. Vietnam Veteran's Homecoming Mountain Home VA staff took part in the Second Annual Vietnam Veteran's Welcome Home celebration in June at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, Tennessee. Service Dog Gives "New Leash on Life" http://www.mountainhome.va.gov/MOUNTAINHOME/features/Service_Dog_Gives_New_Leash_on_Life.asp Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:30:00 EDT
]]>Joy, a two-year old black lab, has brought many changes to the life of Veteran, Bill.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Service_Dog_Gives_New_Leash_on_Life_1297789933522 http://www.mountainhome.va.gov/MOUNTAINHOME/images/wd001.jpg Bill and his Service Dog Joy. Joy, a two-year old black lab, has brought many changes to the life of Veteran, Bill. New Leash on Life Joy, a two-year old black lab, has brought many changes to the life of Veteran, Bill. Federal Agencies Coordinate Care for Veteran's Recovery http://www.mountainhome.va.gov/MOUNTAINHOME/features/coordination_of_care.asp Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:00:00 EDT
]]>Lance Corporal (Lance Cpl.) Larry Bridges had just come off duty guarding an observation post in Afghanistan and was talking with others who had relieved him when the sound of a sniper's bullet greatly altered this Marine's day.for stronger public policy to address family care giving issues, and raise awareness about community programs that support family caregivers. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/coordination_of_care_1295459691646 http://www.mountainhome.va.gov/MOUNTAINHOME/images/Coordinate_Care_002.jpg Lance Corporal Larry Bridges Lance Corporal (Lance Cpl.) Larry Bridges had just come off duty guarding an observation post in Afghanistan and was talking with others who had relieved him when the sound of a sniper's bullet greatly altered this Marine's day. Agencies Coordinate Care Lance Corporal (Lance Cpl.) Larry Bridges had just come off duty guarding an observation post in Afghanistan and was talking with others who had relieved him when the sound of a sniper's bullet greatly altered this Marine's day.for stronger public policy to address family care giving issues, and raise awareness about community programs that support family caregivers. Knoxville Outpatient Clinic Renamed http://www.mountainhome.va.gov/MOUNTAINHOME/features/knoxvillerenamed.asp Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:00:00 EDT
]]>Recently the Knoxville Outpatient Clinic became the William C. Tallent VA Outpatient Clinic in a special naming ceremony for this World War II hero. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Knoxville_Outpatient_Clinic_Renamed_1287516932715 http://www.mountainhome.va.gov/MOUNTAINHOME/images/Tallent_tn.jpg U.S. Congressman John Duncan offering remarks Recently the Knoxville Outpatient Clinic became the William C. Tallent VA Outpatient Clinic in a special naming ceremony for this World War II hero. Outpatient Clinic Renamed Recently the Knoxville Outpatient Clinic became the William C. Tallent VA Outpatient Clinic in a special naming ceremony for this World War II hero. National Family Caregivers Month http://www.mountainhome.va.gov/MOUNTAINHOME/features/caregivers_month.asp Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:00:00 EDT
]]>National Family Caregivers Month, observed every November, is a nationally recognized month that seeks to draw attention to the many challenges facing family caregivers, advocate for stronger public policy to address family care giving issues, and raise awareness about community programs that support family caregivers. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/caregivermonth_1288808077939 http://www.mountainhome.va.gov/MOUNTAINHOME/images/caregivers_tn.jpg Mountain Home social workers reviewing educational material for Caregivers presentations. National Family Caregivers Month, observed every November, is a nationally recognized month that seeks to draw attention to the many challenges facing family caregivers, advocate for stronger public policy to address family care giving issues, and raise awareness about community programs that support family caregivers. Family Caregivers Month National Family Caregivers Month, observed every November, is a nationally recognized month that seeks to draw attention to the many challenges facing family caregivers, advocate for stronger public policy to address family care giving issues, and raise awareness about community programs that support family caregivers.