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2024 VA Immersive Summit Recap
The 2024 VA Immersive Summit was held in June, bringing together Veterans, VA leadership, staff, industry, and academia to collaborate on behalf of immersive technology adoption and expansion across VA. Didn't make it in person? Session recordings can be found on the VA Immersive YouTube playlist!
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Reaching New Heights PSA
VA is reaching new heights through a commitment to innovation, striving to provide patients and clinicians with unique tools that improve care delivery. Clinical implementation of immersive technology offers a transformative approach to traditional care methods, reinforcing why Veterans and staff choose VA. Watch the full video.
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In the News: VA Immersive Articles
VA Hosts 2024 Immersive Summit
Veterans, VA leadership, industry and academia came together in June for the 2024 VA Immersive Summit. The annual event is held to promote collaboration on behalf of immersive technology adoption and expansion across VA. Read the full article.
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Virtual Reality for Veteran TelePain Management
The VISN 12 Clinical Resource Hub has adopted immersive technology use for its TelePain program led by Specialty Chief Dr. Nadia Hussain and Physical Therapist Shoba Rajamannar-Underhill, who specialize in interventional pain management. Read the full article.
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Pioneering Sleep Solutions for Veterans at Durham VA
FireflyVR, a virtual reality software developer, is launching this sleep-focused study in collaboration with VA’s Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning (OHIL), VHA’s Strategic Initiatives Lab (VA Immersive) and Durham VA. Read the full article.
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Modern Healthcare
"As the largest integrated healthcare system in the country, the VA is stepping out and saying this technology is important and it's making a difference," said Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives Lab Dr. Anne Lord Bailey. "That means the rest of industry is starting to see potential. How do we make this normal across the healthcare system? The truth is nobody's ever done that before with this technology—and VA is well-positioned to be the first to do it." Read the full article.
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2024 VA/DOD Suicide Prevention Conference
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Director of Clinical Tech Innovation within VHA Innovation Ecosystem and VA Immersive Program Manager Caitlin Rawlins recently spoke at the 2024 VA/DOD Suicide Prevention conference about current VA Immersive projects, resources, and collaborations that support Veteran mental health and suicide prevention. The health and well-being of Veterans and service members remain a top priority of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Defense, and the reason for partnering and hosting this annual conference. The theme for this year was Reimagining Suicide Prevention: Evolving and Innovating to Meet Diverse Needs. |
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Marion VXR Demo Day
"In the simplest form is that positive distraction where no longer do I need to have you in the four white walls of a room," said VA Immersive Training and Engagement Lead Evan Davis, who gave VXR demonstrations. "I can take you to Venezuela or somewhere comfortable and allow you the space to feel more comfortable. And then as a provider, that might allow me to address some things that maybe you're not comfortable addressing." Read the full article.
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Testimonial: VA Clinician Dr. Jarrod Reisweber
VA Immersive is defining a new reality in Veteran health care through the implementation of immersive technology. Watch and listen as VA clinical psychologist Dr. Jarrod Reisweber speaks from his experience developing The Retreat, a virtual reality-based form of Transcending Self Therapy for Veterans.
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