]]>Why Screen? Screening is testing to find cancer, or other disease, early in people who have no symptoms. The educational program, ”Colorectal Cancer: A Preventable Disease”, will be given by Dr. Martha Ghosh, VA staff Gastroenterologist, on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 1:00pm in VA Medical Center’s 5th floor Media Room. Veterans, employees and the Veteran community are invited to attend this program. For further information, or to a reserve a seat, contact Charmaine Zoller, at 824-3521 extension 4096. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Preventing_Colorectal_Cancer_1363208954990 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/ColorectalCancer_TN.jpg Health Screening Medical Team behind a Computer Screen - Colorectal Cancer Awareness. Why Screen? Screening is testing to find cancer, or other disease, early in people who have no symptoms. The educational program, ”Colorectal Cancer: A Preventable Disease”, will be given by Dr. Martha Ghosh, VA staff Gastroenterologist, on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 1:00pm in VA Medical Center’s 5th floor Media Room. Veterans, employees and the Veteran community are invited to attend this program. For further information, or to a reserve a seat, contact Charmaine Zoller, at 824-3521 extension 4096. Colorectal Cancer Screening Why Screen? Screening is testing to find cancer, or other disease, early in people who have no symptoms. The educational program, ”Colorectal Cancer: A Preventable Disease”, will be given by Dr. Martha Ghosh, VA staff Gastroenterologist, on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 1:00pm in VA Medical Center’s 5th floor Media Room. Veterans, employees and the Veteran community are invited to attend this program. For further information, or to a reserve a seat, contact Charmaine Zoller, at 824-3521 extension 4096. http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/Creative_Arts_Competition_2013.asp Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:30:00 EST

]]>The National Veterans Creative Arts Festival is the culmination of talent competitions for Veterans treated throughout the VA national health care system. Veterans receiving care in Wilkes-Barre are among some of the most talented in the country. In 2010, fifteen Veterans who participated in the local competition placed at the national level. In 2011, thirty Veterans placed at nationally and in 2012 twenty-six Veterans received national recognition!]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Creative_Arts_Competition_2013_1362415166903 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/CreativeArts_PaintingsTN.jpg Creative Arts Paintings The National Veterans Creative Arts Festival is the culmination of talent competitions for Veterans treated throughout the VA national health care system. Veterans receiving care in Wilkes-Barre are among some of the most talented in the country. In 2010, fifteen Veterans who participated in the local competition placed at the national level. In 2011, thirty Veterans placed at nationally and in 2012 twenty-six Veterans received national recognition! Creative Arts Competition The National Veterans Creative Arts Festival is the culmination of talent competitions for Veterans treated throughout the VA national health care system. Veterans receiving care in Wilkes-Barre are among some of the most talented in the country. In 2010, fifteen Veterans who participated in the local competition placed at the national level. In 2011, thirty Veterans placed at nationally and in 2012 twenty-six Veterans received national recognition! http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/National_Eating_Disorders_Awareness_Week.asp Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:15:00 EST

]]>"Everybody Knows Somebody" who has been affected. Everybody can get involved.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/National_Eating_Disorders_Awareness_Week_1362154958030 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/NatNutrition13LogoTN.jpg National Nutrition Month - Image of Healthy Food Choices "Everybody Knows Somebody" who has been affected. Everybody can get involved. National Eating Disorders Week "Everybody Knows Somebody" who has been affected. Everybody can get involved. http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/National_Veterans_Creative_ARTS_Festival.asp Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:30:00 EDT

]]>All talented Veterans receiving care at VA Medical facilities, VA Outpatient Clinics or who reside in a State Veterans Home are encouraged to participate in the 5th Annual Local Creative Arts Competition March 7th, 2013 at the Wilkes-Barre VAMC. Completed applications and visual art entries are due Friday, February 22nd, 2013 by 4:00pm.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/National_Veterans_Creative_ARTS_Festival_1358451007244 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/CreativeArtsTN13.jpg Multicolor Paint Brush Strokes on Canvas All talented Veterans receiving care at VA Medical facilities, VA Outpatient Clinics or who reside in a State Veterans Home are encouraged to participate in the 5th Annual Local Creative Arts Competition March 7th, 2013 at the Wilkes-Barre VAMC. Completed applications and visual art entries are due Friday, February 22nd, 2013 by 4:00pm. VA Creative Arts Competition All talented Veterans receiving care at VA Medical facilities, VA Outpatient Clinics or who reside in a State Veterans Home are encouraged to participate in the 5th Annual Local Creative Arts Competition March 7th, 2013 at the Wilkes-Barre VAMC. Completed applications and visual art entries are due Friday, February 22nd, 2013 by 4:00pm. http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/National_Salute_to_Veterans.asp Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:10:00 EST

]]>The week of February 14 each year is your opportunity to say thank you to a special group of men and women, more than 98,000 Veterans of the U.S. armed services who are cared for every day in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers, Outpatient Clinics, Domiciliaries, and Nursing Homes. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/National_Salute_to_Veterans_1358360196708 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/NationalSalute13_TN.jpg Veteran Saluting U.S. Flag The week of February 14 each year is your opportunity to say thank you to a special group of men and women, more than 98,000 Veterans of the U.S. armed services who are cared for every day in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers, Outpatient Clinics, Domiciliaries, and Nursing Homes. National Salute To Veterans The week of February 14 each year is your opportunity to say thank you to a special group of men and women, more than 98,000 Veterans of the U.S. armed services who are cared for every day in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers, Outpatient Clinics, Domiciliaries, and Nursing Homes. http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/Computrition.asp Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:00:00 EST

]]>One more step in providing exceptional health care to our Veterans!]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Computrition_1354305841437 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/Computrition_TN.jpg Image - Whole Wheat Toast with Tomatoes & Vegetables One more step in providing exceptional health care to our Veterans! Food Service Management System One more step in providing exceptional health care to our Veterans! http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/Women_Veterans_Brunch.asp Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:45:00 EDT

]]>Honoring Women Veterans "A Proud Tradition of Service"]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Women_Veterans_Brunch_1352491350328 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/TN_WomanVeteransDay.jpg Women Serving With Pride Throughout our History Honoring Women Veterans "A Proud Tradition of Service" Women Veterans Brunch Honoring Women Veterans "A Proud Tradition of Service" http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/Wilkes_Barre_VAMC_Veterans_Day_Ceremony_2012.asp Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:20:00 EST

]]>Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at the Wilkes-Barre Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and conducted by the Korean War Veterans Association of Wyoming Valley, on Friday, November 9th, at 10:00 a.m., in the Main Lobby of the Medical Center. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Wilkes_Barre_VAMC_Veterans_Day_Ceremony_2012_1352319957520 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/CharlesLuceTN.jpg Colonel (Ret.) Charles F. Luce Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at the Wilkes-Barre Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and conducted by the Korean War Veterans Association of Wyoming Valley, on Friday, November 9th, at 10:00 a.m., in the Main Lobby of the Medical Center. Veterans Day Ceremony 2012 Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at the Wilkes-Barre Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and conducted by the Korean War Veterans Association of Wyoming Valley, on Friday, November 9th, at 10:00 a.m., in the Main Lobby of the Medical Center. http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/Veteran_Celebrates_100th_Birthday.asp Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:00:00 EDT

]]>Visiting Nurses do much more than check blood pressure and provide medication education. Registered Nurse, Beth Morio had the opportunity to celebrate a milestone birthday with one of our Veterans. Congratulations Howard Ransom!]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veteran_Celebrates_100th_Birthday_1351109898297 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/100thBirthdayTN.jpg Howard Ransom and Beth Morio, RN, VAMC Home Based Primary Care Team. Visiting Nurses do much more than check blood pressure and provide medication education. Registered Nurse, Beth Morio had the opportunity to celebrate a milestone birthday with one of our Veterans. Congratulations Howard Ransom! 100 Birthday Wishes... Visiting Nurses do much more than check blood pressure and provide medication education. Registered Nurse, Beth Morio had the opportunity to celebrate a milestone birthday with one of our Veterans. Congratulations Howard Ransom! http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/CHALENG_Meeting.asp Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:45:00 EDT

]]>A Veteran discusses her personal experience of Struggling with Homelessness to recently purchasing a home. Her speech highlighted the need for partnership between programs and agencies to reach the complex needs an individual faces while challenging homelessness.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/CHALENG_Meeting_1351107283761 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/CHALENGMeetingTN.jpg Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Groups (CHALENG) A Veteran discusses her personal experience of Struggling with Homelessness to recently purchasing a home. Her speech highlighted the need for partnership between programs and agencies to reach the complex needs an individual faces while challenging homelessness. Homelessness to Home Owner! A Veteran discusses her personal experience of Struggling with Homelessness to recently purchasing a home. Her speech highlighted the need for partnership between programs and agencies to reach the complex needs an individual faces while challenging homelessness. http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/Phlebotomy_Move.asp Wed, 03 Oct 2012 02:00:00 EDT

]]>Phlebotomy area of Laboratory will be moving October 15, 2012 - The purpose of this move is to make your visit to the Laboratory more convenient. This move will reduce the amount of walking from area to area for each patient.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Phlebotomy_Move_1349267542596 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/PhlebotomyMoveTN.jpg Man Pushing Moving Boxes Phlebotomy area of Laboratory will be moving October 15, 2012 - The purpose of this move is to make your visit to the Laboratory more convenient. This move will reduce the amount of walking from area to area for each patient. Phlebotomy Moving Phlebotomy area of Laboratory will be moving October 15, 2012 - The purpose of this move is to make your visit to the Laboratory more convenient. This move will reduce the amount of walking from area to area for each patient. http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/Breast_Cancer_Awareness_Walk.asp Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:00:00 EDT

]]>The Wilkes-Barre Women Veterans Program is sponsoring a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Friday, October 19th at 10:00am on the Medical Center's campus.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Breast_Cancer_Awareness_Walk_1314825903771 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/BCWalk7.jpg Selena Brantly & Lori Duda - Enjoying the Walk! The Wilkes-Barre Women Veterans Program is sponsoring a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Friday, October 19th at 10:00am on the Medical Center's campus. "Walking Toward a Cure" The Wilkes-Barre Women Veterans Program is sponsoring a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Friday, October 19th at 10:00am on the Medical Center's campus. http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/September_Sepsis_Awareness_Month.asp Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:45:00 EDT

]]>Early recognition and aggressive treatment of sepsis can be lifesaving. Recognition in early stages can be difficult. A new blood test that measures a substance called "Procalcitonin" helps reliably diagnose sepsis due to bacterial infection.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Procalctonin_Testing_Sepsis_Awareness_Month_1348674099881 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/LabProgram_TN.jpg Marissa Cragle, Microbiologist and Sharon Ford, Supervusory Lab Technologist. Early recognition and aggressive treatment of sepsis can be lifesaving. Recognition in early stages can be difficult. A new blood test that measures a substance called "Procalcitonin" helps reliably diagnose sepsis due to bacterial infection. "Sepsis Awareness Month" Early recognition and aggressive treatment of sepsis can be lifesaving. Recognition in early stages can be difficult. A new blood test that measures a substance called "Procalcitonin" helps reliably diagnose sepsis due to bacterial infection. http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/TLC_Telephone_Lifestyle_Coaching.asp Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:15:00 EDT

]]>Veterans and VA Health care providers at Wilkes-Barre 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.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/TLC_Telephone_Lifestyle_Coaching_1347541744232 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/TLC_FeatureMarch12Tn.jpg Logo for Telephone Lifestyle Coaching Veterans and VA Health care providers at Wilkes-Barre 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 Veterans and VA Health care providers at Wilkes-Barre 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. http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/Assistance_for_Visually_Impaired_Veterans.asp Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:00:00 EDT

]]>Henry Malmquist had lost most of his sight and is considered blind. Henry was devasted ..."My entire life I used my hands and eyes to earn a living. I worked as a photographer and built computers. Without my eyes how could I see to do these things?"]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Assistance_for_Visually_Impaired_Veterans_1347039526812 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/Malmquist_TN.jpg Henry Malmquist Reading on Computer Henry Malmquist had lost most of his sight and is considered blind. Henry was devasted ..."My entire life I used my hands and eyes to earn a living. I worked as a photographer and built computers. Without my eyes how could I see to do these things?" "National Student of the Year" Henry Malmquist had lost most of his sight and is considered blind. Henry was devasted ..."My entire life I used my hands and eyes to earn a living. I worked as a photographer and built computers. Without my eyes how could I see to do these things?" http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/Clinics_Are_Moving.asp Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:30:00 EDT

]]>Effective August 6th, 2012, several outpatient clinics will be relocating. ALL Primary Care providers will now be located in the One West clinic area on the first floor. They can be reached at extensions 4796 and 4799. Some Specialty clinics will be re-located in the Two West clinic area on the second floor. They can be reached at extensions 7382 and 7383. Upon arriving at the Medical Center, please check the signage to identify the location of your specialty clinic. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Clinics_Are_Moving_1343418097567 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/Moving_TN.jpg Woman Moving to New Office Effective August 6th, 2012, several outpatient clinics will be relocating. ALL Primary Care providers will now be located in the One West clinic area on the first floor. They can be reached at extensions 4796 and 4799. Some Specialty clinics will be re-located in the Two West clinic area on the second floor. They can be reached at extensions 7382 and 7383. Upon arriving at the Medical Center, please check the signage to identify the location of your specialty clinic. Clinics Are Moving - 8/6/2012! Effective August 6th, 2012, several outpatient clinics will be relocating. ALL Primary Care providers will now be located in the One West clinic area on the first floor. They can be reached at extensions 4796 and 4799. Some Specialty clinics will be re-located in the Two West clinic area on the second floor. They can be reached at extensions 7382 and 7383. Upon arriving at the Medical Center, please check the signage to identify the location of your specialty clinic. http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/HyGreen_Hand_Hygiene_System.asp Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:00:00 EDT

]]>As a leader in Infection Prevention and Patient Safety, the Wilkes-Barre Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is the first facility in Northeast PA, and the third VAMC in the nation to install the HyGreen system - an automated hand hygiene reminder and monitoring system. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/HyGreen_Hand_Hygiene_System_1343415456565 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/HyGreenDemo_TN.jpg HyGreen Hand Hygiene Demonstration As a leader in Infection Prevention and Patient Safety, the Wilkes-Barre Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is the first facility in Northeast PA, and the third VAMC in the nation to install the HyGreen system - an automated hand hygiene reminder and monitoring system. HyGreen - Hand Hygiene System As a leader in Infection Prevention and Patient Safety, the Wilkes-Barre Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is the first facility in Northeast PA, and the third VAMC in the nation to install the HyGreen system - an automated hand hygiene reminder and monitoring system. http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/VA_Police_Awards.asp Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:00:00 EDT

]]>Two Police Officers at the Wilkes-Barre Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center received national recognition.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Police_Awards_1341927963662 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/VA_PoliceAwardTN.jpg Sgt. Thomas Evans and Lt. Joseph Hussey Two Police Officers at the Wilkes-Barre Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center received national recognition. VA Police Awards Two Police Officers at the Wilkes-Barre Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center received national recognition. http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/National_Health_Care_Decisions.asp Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:30:00 EDT

]]>April 16th is National Health Care Decisions Day. Advance Directives are one way to make your wishes known to your health care providers in the event you become unable to express your wishes.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/National_Health_Care_Decisions_1334147199009 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/HealthCareDecisions_Tn.jpg Couple with Health Care Provider April 16th is National Health Care Decisions Day. Advance Directives are one way to make your wishes known to your health care providers in the event you become unable to express your wishes. National Health Care Decisions April 16th is National Health Care Decisions Day. Advance Directives are one way to make your wishes known to your health care providers in the event you become unable to express your wishes. http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/Green_Environmental_Management_System_GEMS.asp Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:00:00 EDT

]]>The environment is a delicate instrument all around us that we must protect through the year. The GEMS program encourages VA employees at all levels of the organization to be good stewards of the environment.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Green_Environmental_Management_System_GEMS_1333033063880 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/GreenEarth_Tn.jpg Green Earth The environment is a delicate instrument all around us that we must protect through the year. The GEMS program encourages VA employees at all levels of the organization to be good stewards of the environment. GEMS The environment is a delicate instrument all around us that we must protect through the year. The GEMS program encourages VA employees at all levels of the organization to be good stewards of the environment. http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/Telephone_Lifestyle_Coaching.asp Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:45:00 EDT

]]>Telephone Lifestyle Coaching (TLC), is a very helpful and convenient program for Veterans who would like to take positive steps to improve their health.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Telephone_Lifestyle_Coaching_1332523592827 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/TLC_FeatureMarch12Tn.jpg Telephone Lifestyle Coaching (TLC) Telephone Lifestyle Coaching (TLC), is a very helpful and convenient program for Veterans who would like to take positive steps to improve their health. Telephone Lifestyle Coaching Telephone Lifestyle Coaching (TLC), is a very helpful and convenient program for Veterans who would like to take positive steps to improve their health. http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/Former_Prisioner_of_War_You_Are_Not_Forgotten.asp Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:00:00 EDT

]]>Since World War 1, more than 142,000 Americans, including 85 women have been captured and interned as POWs. In 1981, Congress passed Public Law 97-37 entitled "Former Prisoners of War Benefit Act." This Law accomplished several things for FPOW. "You Are Not Forgotten."]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Former_Prisioner_of_War_You_Are_Not_Forgotten_1328896565676 http://www.wilkes-barre.va.gov/WILKES-BARRE/features/POWFlag.jpg POW Flag Flying in Blue Sky Since World War 1, more than 142,000 Americans, including 85 women have been captured and interned as POWs. In 1981, Congress passed Public Law 97-37 entitled "Former Prisoners of War Benefit Act." This Law accomplished several things for FPOW. "You Are Not Forgotten." Former Prisoner of War (FPOW) Since World War 1, more than 142,000 Americans, including 85 women have been captured and interned as POWs. In 1981, Congress passed Public Law 97-37 entitled "Former Prisoners of War Benefit Act." This Law accomplished several things for FPOW. "You Are Not Forgotten."