Diffusion Marketplace Monthly Newsletter

Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 07/02/2024 04:30 AM EDT

JULY 2024

Welcome to the Marketplace

The Tailored Activity Program-VA (TAP-VA)

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EMPOWER (Eliminating Medications through Patient Ownership of End Results)

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From Resistance to Resilience - A Veteran's Renewal with Ketamine

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CPRS Booster

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FEATURED INNOVATION

CREW: Carbohydrate Reduction Empowering Wellness

CREW is a 16-week lifestyle program that uses goal setting and whole health coaching to support Veterans with Type 2 Diabetes and other metabolic health conditions as they apply therapeutic carbohydrate reduction, increase physical activity, and improve other health behaviors.

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Participants report improved self-esteem, blood sugar control, and quality of life.

Participants report weight loss, and reductions in medications.

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Pride In All Who Served

A recent article by The American Legion highlights their visit to Birmingham VA Health Care System to interview original members of the PRIDE in All Who Served (PRIDE) team, VA staff, and Veteran participants. Explore the article to learn how PRIDE has expanded care for LGBTQ+ Veterans.

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SHARE YOUR INNOVATION’S STORIES

Calling all Marketplace innovators! We invite you to share your achievements, Veteran testimonials, stories, or notable statistics in future Marketplace newsletters.

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VHA SHARK TANK SEMIFINALISTS ANNOUNCED

Explore the full list of this year’s VHA Shark Tank Competition semifinalist practices and stay tuned for the finalist announcement on August 6.

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SAFE-WATCH HIGHLIGHTED IN VA NEWS

Learn how Suicide Assessment Follow-up Evaluation - Watch (SAFE-Watch) provides a prevention safety net to ensure no Veteran is overlooked.

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NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2024 DR. ROBERT L. JESSE AND GARRY J. AUGUSTINE AWARDS

VHA OHIL is recognizing outstanding Veteran care with the Dr. Robert L. Jesse Award for Excellence in Innovation and the new Garry J. Augustine VSO Collaboration Award. Nominations are open until August 14. Register for an info session, learn about requirements, and submit your nomination for either award on their respective application portal.

CONGRATULATIONS VA INNOVATORS FOR 2024 SERVICE TO THE CITIZEN AWARDS

Age-Friendly Health Systems: Kimberly Wozneak, Kayla Lalande, and Ines Valencia-Mendoza
High-Risk Eye and Limb Preservation Program: Dr. Nichol Salvo
Compassionate Contact Corps: Lori Murphy
National VA-DOD Virtual Diabetes Self-Management Education Program: Mary Julius
Veggies for Veterans: Dr. Isabel Kozak and Diana Gregory

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VHA INNOVATORS NETWORK WELCOMES NEW SITES

VHA Innovators Network (iNET) recently announced five VA facilities that are joining the network, bringing the current number of sites to 41. The new sites include Jesse Brown VAMC, Michael E. DeBakey VAMC, Salisbury VA Health Care System, VA Southeast Louisiana Health Care System, and VA Fayetteville Coastal Health Care.

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JOIN THE DIFFUSION QUARTERLY CALL ON JULY 22

The next Diffusion of Excellence Quarterly Call will take place on Monday, July 22, at 1:00 p.m. ET. Join us to learn about VHA Shark Tank updates, Diffusion Talent Accelerator, VA Resource Navigator, and Veterans Impact Project.

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IN THE COMMUNITY

NEW: SUICIDE PREVENTION

Discover the new VA Suicide Prevention community and how it unites innovation and collaboration to inspire hope and protect the lives of Veterans.

NEW: AGE-FRIENDLY

Explore the new VA Age-Friendly Health Systems community and how it reimagines health care for aging Veterans.

VA IMMERSIVE

VHA’s Strategic Initiatives Lab recently held the 2024 VA Immersive Summit to showcase the impact of immersive technologies on Veteran care, employee training, and workforce wellbeing.

Marketplace communities showcase how VA leaders and disciplines are transforming Veteran care. Explore community pages to discover up-and-coming innovations, resources, and opportunities.

VA Immersive

Age-Friendly

Suicide Prevention

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Diffusion Marketplace is a discovery and collaboration tool that curates VA's promising clinical, operational, and strategic innovations. Visit https://marketplace.va.gov to explore, nominate, or adopt an innovation.