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Custom knee replacements new option for Veterans: Since the 1970s, standard knee replacements have helped countless patients get back on their feet. But what if there was a customized option using implants specifically designed for your body and a faster recovery time?
Rudikoff named VA’s 2020 PT of the Year: During his four years as a physical therapist with VA, Dr. Craig Rudikoff has been at the center of improving Veterans’ lives here in Aurora and across the U.S. It’s no wonder he was recently named 2020 PT of the Year.
VA ECHCS selected for COVID-19 vaccine trial: VA ECHCS began a clinical trial for the single-dose investigational COVID-19 vaccine developed by Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. This is the fourth large-scale COVID-19 vaccine trial in the U.S.
Nurse supports Apache Nation during COVID peak: From warm greetings by staff, to a colorful Wizard of Oz mural and her own ruby red clogs, Dorothy Barrow felt at home and ready to support the White Mountain Apache Reservation during a peak period of COVID-19 cases.
VA ECHCS is Delivering a Custom Order: The future of medicine is continuously in motion and VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Orthopedic Surgeon Ian Dickey is a leader in progressive three-dimensional total knee replacements with trailblazing outcomes.
Domiciliary Vets harvest benefits from new garden: How do you make the most of difficult times? Plant a garden! That’s what Veteran residents and staff of the Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans Program have been up to during the pandemic.
ECHCS awarded Most Improved Inpatient Experience: VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System was recognized by the Veterans Experience Office in partnership with the Veterans Health Administration as the most improved VA for inpatient experience in fiscal year 2019.
Donated meals fuel health care heroes: Shortly after the issuance of a statewide Stay-At-Home order, VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System received a bulk meal donation from a nearby cafe. Since then, community organizations have donated over 15,000 meals.
Korean War Vet finds renewed purpose with Buck Jr.: When Korean War Veteran Dick Cope’s companion of 14 years - a German Shepherd named Buck - died unexpectedly last year, it left a huge void in his heart. Now, newly adopted Buck Jr. has rekindled his spirit.
Rocky Mountain VA hosts community blood drives: With many blood drives canceled recently due to coronavirus, VA has partnered with Vitalant community blood center to host blood drives at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. The next blood drive is July 23.