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  • A new study exploring telehealth emergency care showed Veterans who utilized a new tele-emergency service were nearly half as likely to visit an emergency department in-person and showed reduced short-term Veteran visits to emergency departments outside of VA.

    Telehealth Emergency Care

  • For the last 36 years, Mary Cherry has served our nation’s Veterans working at the Toledo VA Clinic.

    Mary Cherry Receives Award

  • In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of medical research, William (Rick) Weitzel, MD, has been honored with the 2023 Roger J. Grekin Research Award. This distinguished accolade serves as a testament to Dr. Weitzel's unwavering dedication and groundbreaking work.

  • A recent study comparing the impact of COVID-19 on VA and non-federal hospitals showed the VA structure held several distinct advantages when adapting to the pandemic including the ability to quickly expand bed capacity, retain staff, mitigate supply shortages, and avoid financial hardship.

    The VA structure held several distinct advantages when adapting to the pandemic.

  • The study shows that—contrary to widespread concerns—it is possible to hasten sepsis treatment while simultaneously decreasing overall antibiotic use. Indeed, the majority of the VA hospitals in the study did just that.

    Contrary to widespread concerns, it is possible to hasten sepsis treatment while simultaneously decreasing overall antibiotic use.

  • Researchers from VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System studying the effects of COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies demonstrated that the therapy may diminish the human body’s natural response to fighting the virus on its own.

    COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatments

  • A group of VA Ann Arbor Health System (VAAAHS) clinicians and researchers are bringing attention to the respiratory health of deployed Veterans.

    Military X-ray

  • Terry Bradburn has been a member of the Gerofit program for about 4 months, and in that short time, has become a well-known regular in the daily virtual exercise classes.

    Canes Created by Terry Bradburn

  • A new, state-of-the-art robotic technology is making it much easier for doctors to detect and remove lung cancer while simultaneously reducing the risk of complications associated with lung surgery.

    Doctors Using The New ION Platform To Perform Lung Surgery

  • LUNGevity Foundation, the nation’s leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2022 VA Research Scholar Awards.