We are observing Memorial Day here in the states today. Throughout the long weekend there will be parades, services, celebrations and all sorts of events to remember those who died in service to our nation. We all know too well that it is not always easy to be a surviving vet and receive the help and services needed to thrive in our society. In honor of Memorial Day and our living vets, we wanted to take a look at some of the good that is happening as it pertains to innovations, technology and healthcare.
Cerner Gets Official Agreement
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Cerner signed a historic agreement to create seamless care by modernizing technology and creating a longitudinal electronic health record (EHR) for veterans.
We are pleased to announce that we have signed an agreement with the @DeptVetAffairs to modernize its EHR and create one longitudinal health record with the @DeptofDefense, with a goal of providing a seamless care experience for our nation’s veterans. https://t.co/1rOHF9nY4V pic.twitter.com/ZaVAXEsXdA
— Cerner (@Cerner) May 17, 2018
Fry Construction Breaks the Century Mark for VA Medical Projects Completed in the Southwest!
Fry Construction, specialist in the precision construction of medical facilities, completed its 100th Medical VA facility in September of 2016. Since that date, Fry has completed an additional 42 imaging and radiology projects specifically for the VA in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona. Those projects included working as the Preferred Contractor directly for a major equipment manufacturer in a turnkey agreement or contracting direct with the specific VA hospital.
#VAPodcast 102: Jennifer MacDonald – Army Veteran, Director of Clinical Innovations and Education, @VeteransHealth Connected Care https://t.co/2cJU5jWCfu via #VAntagePoint
— Veterans Affairs (@DeptVetAffairs) May 21, 2018