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This Week's VHA IE Newsletter: Explore Veteran Socials combatting isolation, groundbreaking diabetes care, and highlights from The Exchange. Plus, register for the Mobile Crisis Response event. Stay informed—subscribe & share with colleagues: bit.ly/3AgI66P

📢 Apply now! Want to speak at Virtual Medicine '25, our annual Cedars-Sinai medical extended reality conference? This year, vMed25 is an official conference of American Medical Extended Reality Association. Last year sold out with an international audience and 55 speakers. Apply here: conta.cc/3WoKq3c

VHA's National SimVET Center continues revolutionizing #VeteranCare with advanced training, realistic simulations, and cutting-edge technologies. Learn more about the Center's ongoing impact in the full story here: cnb.cx/46tdvz0 #SimVET #HealthcareInnovation

VA Immersive Program Manager Caitlin Rawlins emphasizes the central role of Veterans and VA health care innovations. Watch and listen as she describes the transformative journey of #immersivetechnology when introduced to clinical care: bit.ly/49C3AIq #headsinheadsets

In this week's VHA IE newsletter: 🚀 Register for the Incubator Series (starts 10/10) 🏅 Congrats to VHA Fellows for their Service to the Citizen Awards! 🦈 And 6 weeks 'til the 10th Shark Tank! 💬 #VHAInnovation #SharkTank Read the newsletter here: bit.ly/3XvJ1Zl

#NationalOpioidAwarenessDay highlights the urgent need for overdose prevention. OAM is leading the effort with the Naloxone trainer, empowering providers and Veterans to respond effectively to opioid overdoses. See how OAM is making a difference bit.ly/47yzHrX

A 2023 VHA Shark Tank Competition winner, SCOUTS is working to reduce readmission rates for older Veterans by providing at-home care after an emergency visit. Learn more here: bit.ly/4gUcUeP #VAInnovation

OAM’s Thermal Fuse Cover offers critical protection for Veterans who smoke while using oxygen therapy, reducing the risk of fires. Learn about this innovation: bit.ly/3VRZplQ

550 VA employees joined the Oct. 10 VHA IE Incubator session on finding time for innovating with moderator Allison Amrhein and panelists Jill Rees and Brittany Wilburn. Learn more about VHA IE Innovators Network: bit.ly/44Uvhum

I’m excited to announce VA's partnership with U.S. FDA to launch our Health Artificial Intelligence Lab at VA Innovation's #iEX2024 conference. This lab will shape a future where AI supports personalized medicine and a better health care experience for Veterans in VA.

An amazing event! Thanks to everyone who attended and made the event so special. I'm already excited for next year!

Did you know, 75-80% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur at home? #SimLEARN supported VA's CSP in the launch of a Hands-Only CPR course for caregivers. It is offered at 44 VA facilities across the country. Read more in 2024 VHA State of Innovation: bit.ly/3NXII5e

VA’s TERHM gives a much-needed break to #Veteran caregivers, by training someone the Veteran trusts to temporarily serve as a homecare aide. Learn more about this program in the 2024 State of Innovation report: bit.ly/3NXII5e

Today, we honor the 6% of Americans who are Veterans, including our SimLEARN staff. It has been more than 100 years since November 11 became Veteran’s Day, marking the end of WWI. Since 1965, Veteran’s Affairs has led the Veterans Day National Committee. #VeteransServingVeterans

Submit your abstract for the #vMed25 Poster Session by 1/10/2025 ✍️📋 Abstracts should be no longer than 3000 characters. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your work! 🧠🔬 For more information: buff.ly/3YvklR9 #ResearchOpportunity #PosterSession #AbstractSubmission

“A patient may have the opportunity to hold their own heart in their hand.” - Dr. Beth Ripley. This International 3D Printing Day, we honored VHA's 3D printing community for turning ideas into reality and transforming Veteran health care. Learn more bit.ly/3VrrKA5

🌟What better way to ring in the new year than by submitting your research for our vMed25 poster session!✨You can find more information at: buff.ly/3YvklR9💡Photo features one of our past vMed posters by Jamie Janchoi #NewYearNewGoals #PosterSession #Innovate

Heroes Among Us: In November, VA nurse Shelle Olsen became the second recipient of SimLEARN's Bystander Turned Hero coin for saving a life with her REdI training during a summer camping trip. One of many inspiring stories from 2024! #VAHeroes #SimLEARN #CPRSavesLives #AED

🌍 Gravity was here long before us—and it’ll be here long after we’re gone. Every part of our bodies evolved to manage this force. 💫 Excited to announce my new book, PULL, which uncovers the force that shapes your body, mind & health. 📖 Releases 10/7: static.macmillan.com/static/smp/pul…

AMXRA is at #AWE2025! Stop by to learn more!