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VA finds no improper scheduling at 3 clinics in Colorado

Edit The Oklahoman 21 May 2016
The Veterans Affairs Department inspector general on Friday released summaries of multiple investigations into Colorado VA clinics and hospitals....

Congress warming to idea of medical marijuana for veterans

Edit Atlanta Journal 21 May 2016
Mike Coffman,R-Colo , back, directs a question to a witness during a House Veterans Affairs subcommittee field hearing on VA hospitals and prescription drugs for veterans Friday, May 20, 2016, in the State Capitol in Denver ... He cited the case of a pharmacy technician at the Denver VA Medical Center who officials said was found in an operating room trying to inject herself with a painkiller stolen from a hospital refrigerator....

Medical marijuana for veterans? Congress warming to idea

Edit WPTV 21 May 2016
DENVER (AP) — Congress is showing an increased willingness to let VA doctors talk to veterans about medical marijuana in states where it's legal, although final approval is far from certain ... He cited the case of a pharmacy technician at the Denver VA Medical Center who officials said was found in an operating room trying to inject herself with a painkiller stolen from a hospital refrigerator....

Sector 5 Announces Comprehensive Support Package for Rugged E1 Chromebooks

Edit Stockhouse 21 May 2016
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 20, 2016 ....

Senate Passes Bennet-Backed Measure to Cover Reproductive Services for Injured Veterans (Michael F Bennet)

Edit Public Technologies 21 May 2016
The measure ensures the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will provide assisted reproductive technology like in vitro fertilization (IVF) to veterans ... 'This bill makes an important change to require the VA to cover the costs of reproductive services, giving these veterans a chance to fulfill their dream of having children.' ... While the VA offers ......

Wicker: Senate Advances Funding for Veterans, Military Construction Projects (Roger F Wicker)

Edit Public Technologies 21 May 2016
Additional highlights of the MilCon-VA Appropriations Bill for FY2017 include ... requests; Permitting veterans who use Project ARCH (Access Received Closer to Home) to be enrolled in the Veterans Choice Program; Modernizing the VA electronic health record system; and Directing federal dollars to help clear the extensive backlog of disability claims....

Real Food for Kids™ Announces Major Transformation in Fairfax County Public School Lunches

Edit PR Newswire 21 May 2016
VIENNA, Va., May 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Real Food For Kids™ announced that the grand opening of the first Real Food For Kids™ Salad Bar will take place at Vienna Elementary School on Monday, May 23, 2016. "Fairfax County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services ... ....

So Yeon Ryu shoots 64 to take Kingsmill Championship lead

Edit The Washington Times 21 May 2016
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) - So Yeon Ryu had six birdies in an eight-hole stretch and shot a 7-under 64 on Friday to take the second-round lead in the Kingsmill Championship. Ranked 11th in the world but sixth in the race for the four spots on South Korea's Olympic team, Ryu ... ....

Concerns over surgical equipment remain at Ann Arbor VA

Edit Detroit Free Press 21 May 2016
Six months after first reports, Ann Arbor VA still having issues with particulates on surgical equipment ... ....

West Virginia expects NCAA to clear Grier to start 2017

Edit Richmond Times Dispatch 21 May 2016
MORGANTOWN, W.Va ... That move will require him to sit out the entire 2016 season ... ........................ ADVERTISEMENT ...................... ....

Sioux Falls chamber hosting Armed Forces Day ceremonies

Edit The Miami Herald 21 May 2016
The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting Armed Forces Day ceremonies on Saturday ... gathering on the grounds of the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center ... Col. Reid Christopherson ... ....

Longer hospital stays for terminally-ill rural Scots patients

Edit Scotsman 21 May 2016
Terminally-ill patients in rural communities are facing longer hospital stays due to challenges in finding end-of-life care in their area, a study has found ... Rural patients tended to stay for longer periods of time in hospital, which could have a negative impact on their health and wellbeing, due to a lack of social care or hospice care available so the patients can be discharged....

Mother begs son to return after escaping police custody

Edit Atlanta Journal 21 May 2016
A local mother is begging her son to turn himself in after escaping police custody at Grady Memorial Hospital, according to Channel 2 Action News ... One of those officers left Armstead unattended long enough for him to walk away, the news station reported.Aldontae Laron Armstead, 27, just before police say he escaped from Grady Memorial Hospital....
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