Category: U.S. Veterans — Health & Care

VA Research highlights new findings on prostate cancer risk, a program to help Veterans age in place, and traumatic brain injury.

Veteran Edward Afanador was recently given the chance to walk again when the Wilmington VA Prosthetics Department invited him to be a part of a trial for a device called a microprocessor-controlled C-brace.

Mobile Care teams expand access to the Nashville area to provide Specialty Orthotic and Prosthetic care for rural Veterans with limb loss.

Under Secretary for Health talks with two Veterans who have benefited from a groundbreaking new way to attach a prosthetic limb.

VA empowers women Veterans with innovative prosthetics and customized style choices.

FLOW4 provides real-time updates on prosthetic device orders, improving Veteran care.

Between 85% to 90% of area Veterans come to Hines VA for their orthotic and prosthetic needs.

Clinic provides services to minimize disability and enable the highest level of functional, vocational and recreational success for Veterans with amputation.

VA is improving access to care for Veterans in rural areas with the Mobile Prosthetic and Orthotic Care truck.

VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research advances on osseointegrated prostheses, the effects of toxic exposure on mental health and a program to help Veterans with serious mental illness.