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An Intro to ECHCS Research Services

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By VA Eastern Colorado Office of Public Affairs

The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Research Service, with an inclusive mission, aspires to discover knowledge, develop VA researchers and health care leaders, and create innovations.

We strive to enable veterans to participate in and benefit from the ongoing pursuit of knowledge through research. Our overarching goal is to leverage research to promote better health and health care for all.

Eastern Colorado Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC)

The Eastern Colorado Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC) is dedicated to transforming the health and well-being of older Veterans. By pioneering research, advancing clinical care, and offering educational initiatives, we empower our Veterans to achieve healthier, more fulfilling lives. Learn more about the Eastern Colorado Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center.

Rocky Mountain MIRECC (Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center) for Suicide Prevention

The mission of the Rocky Mountain MIRECC is to study suicide to reduce suicidal ideation and behaviors in the Veteran population. Our work holds the potential to significantly reduce the burden of suicide in this community. Towards this end, the work of the Rocky Mountain MIRECC is focused on promising clinical interventions, as well as the cognitive and neurobiological underpinnings of suicidal thoughts and behaviors that may lead to innovative prevention strategies.

The vision of the Rocky Mountain MIRECC is to increase information and treatment options available to Veterans, their families, and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). We recognize the crucial role of stakeholders like you in achieving this vision, ensuring that care decisions and care provided are aimed at decreasing suicide risk. Learn more about Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Suicide Prevention.

Seattle-Denver Center of Innovation (COIN)

The Seattle-Denver Center of Innovation (COIN) for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care application builds on and advances the work of our investigators over the last 40 years conducting research and quality improvement efforts that have influenced clinical care, operations, and policy across the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Our COIN’s mission is to:

  1. Conduct high-quality health systems research, including studies on access to care, cardiac care, pain management, and more that promotes Veteran-centered and value-driven care.
  2. Disseminate knowledge that contributes to the well-being of Veterans. 
  3. Work collaboratively with VHA policy and operational leaders. We value their input and expertise, and together, we implement systems-focused research findings into clinical care.
  4. A key goals is to train the next generation of health systems researchers. This commitment to education and mentorship ensures that our work will continue to make a difference in the future of healthcare.

Learn more about Seattle-Denver Center of Innovation (COIN).