Eli Kaufman needed a custom-modified cargo van equipped with a purpose-built prosthetics workshop. To be more precise, the Mobile Prosthetic and Orthotic Care (MoPOC) program that Kaufman is helping to build into an enterprise-wide practice across the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) needed several of these vehicles. Kaufman and his team were creating a team of MoPOC units that travel to provide VHA’s world-class care at VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and in Veterans’ homes. However, vehicle acquisition at VA isn’t always easy. Vehicles are essential to MoPOC. Originally piloted as Mobile Orthotic & Prosthetic Services (Mobile OPS), MoPOC is a …
The theme of this year’s National VA Research Week, May 17–21, is “One Team, One Mission,” reflecting the nationwide focus of VA researchers on improving Veterans’ health care and quality of life.
Last year’s hurricane season was the most active on record with 30 named storms and 13 hurricanes, including six that were considered “major” (category three and higher). Now experts predict that the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season will be above average in terms of activity yet again.
Most research on statins—drugs used by millions to lower cholesterol—has focused on middle-aged people, not the elderly. Now, a major statin study focused on older people is underway. And 50 VA medical centers are taking part.
Living with low back pain can affect every aspect of your daily life, and it is a common complaint among Veterans and the general population. Research shows that movement is essential for reducing most low back pain. Follow along with this acupressure video to help manage your pain.
