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VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
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VAPHS Pittsburgh Cardiology Department
| Welcome to the Cardiac Catheterization Lab! The newly remodeled Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) was opened December 31, 2005. The Cardiac Cath Lab renovation was a multi-million dollar project. We have cutting-edge technology in our two state of the art labs. This enhanced technology allows for optimal imaging, diagnosis, and interventional procedures. We are dedicated to provide our veterans the highest quality cardiac care. |
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
On call 24 hrs/day |
The newly redesigned holding
area for the Cardiology
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The new Cardiology Cath Lab.
Meet the Staff
The Cardiology Team's dedicated professionals work hard to make your stay as comfortable and effective as possible. Read more...
Time is Muscle
You're suffering from a heart attack what needs to be done and how soon to stop the damage.
Read more...
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Tests
Some of the tests that you may encounter while in the Cardiology Department.
Echocardiography
Holter Monitoring
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All daily bulletin submissions must be submitted on the attached form to the mail group VHAPTHDailyBulletin. In order to ensure timely placement, you must send the exact text you would like posted.
Announcements submitted after 11:00 a.m. will be posted the next day. Submissions in Power Point, VistA, or any other format will not be posted. Please save the form to your network drive and attach it to your email for best results. |
January 8, 2009
VAPHS Cardiology Event
Laugh to your Heart's Content.
View the poster.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
EEO - African American committee presents A celebration of the man and the Holiday. Reverend Dr. Martin Luther king January 19, 2009.
View the poster.
Towing Announcement
A reminder to motorists using the parking garage: If there is a situation where your vehicle needs to be towed from the parking garage, please inform the towing company of the height restrictions of the garage (7’-O” clearance). Thank You!
Nursing Grand Rounds
D27415Nursing Grand Rounds will be held on Jan 20, 2009. The program is "Organ Donation" presented by Jeff Mc Breen from CORE and Sandy Ozanich.
Location UD Room AE108 (ground floor near canteen) and HZ Room 1A109
11a-12n Continuing Education Certificate available.
Scholarship Opportunity
Employee Incentive Scholarship Program (EISP)
VA Nursing Education for Employees Program (VANEEP)
1/5/09 - 3/1/09
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Patient Safety Culture Survey
Complete the Patient Safety Culture Survey:
1/12 thru 2/2
Share your views about patient safety in your work environment.
Access the survey on the web by clicking this URL address: https://survey.sirota.com/VAPatientSurvey2009
or by typing the address into the address box at the top of your internet browser page and pressing the enter key.
BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE:
Access the survey by dialing 1- 866-248-4022
You will need your 7 digit work group code that your supervisor can provide to begin this confidential survey.
2009 VAEA Membership Drive
VAEA (Veterans Affairs Employee Association) is here for YOU as it continues to promote activities for our employee members.
All employees are eligible to join! Dues are only $3 per year.
If you are interested in obtaining a 2009 VAEA Membership Application, please contact:
Faith Nolan via email or by calling
412-954-4109.
2009 Excellence In Government Award Program
The Federal Executive Board (FEB) is soliciting nominations for the 2009 “Excellence in Government Award Program
.” This award program recognizes and honors employees in all Federal agencies in the Greater Pittsburgh area, whose Federal service, during the past year, demonstrated enthusiastic personal and professional commitment to their career. Think about the special contributions your coworkers have made, the on the spot awards and the general day to day good work we all do".
Employees are invited to submit nominations through the nominee’s supervisor and Service Line Vice President. The award booklet with the categories and detailed criteria will be available on line at www.pittsburgh.feb.gov.
Deadline for submissions of nominations to VAPHS, Human Resources is February 6, 2009.
For additional information regarding this award program, contact Brandi Twiggs at 22-3502.
2009 Office of the Federal Environmental Executive Awards
The Office of the Federal Environmental Executive (OFEE) is now accepting applications for the 2009 White House Closing the Circle (CTC) Awards.
This program recognizes outstanding achievements of Federal employees and their facilities for efforts which resulted in significant contributions to, or have made a significant impact on, promoting environmental stewardship.
The awards focus on waste prevention, recycling, green purchasing activities, environmental management, high performance/sustainable buildings, electronics stewardship, and alterative fuel use and fuel conservation in transportation.
Now in its 15th year, OFEE continues to seek exemplary programs and activities that promote continuous improvement and set the example for other Federal facilities to follow. The Award Categories for 2009 are as follows:
- Waste/Pollution Prevention
- Recycling
- Green Purchasing
- Environmental Management Systems
- High Performance/Sustainable Design/Green Buildings
- Electronics Stewardship
- Alternative Fuel and Fuel Conservation in Transportation
Detailed nominating instructions will be available on line at www.ofee.gov. Deadline for submissions of nominations to VAPHS, Human Resources is January 19, 2009. For additional information regarding this award program, contact Brandi Twiggs at 22-3502.
Nurse's Week Basket Contest
The 2009 Nurse's Week Theme Basket Contest has begun. Please have submissions in to Melinda O'Donnell or Dorothea Austin by 2/17/2009. The most popular Basket will win a Prize.
Federal Employee Health Benefits Open Season Through Jan 2009
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is allowing agencies to accept belated FEHB changes through January 2009 due to the concerns of federal employees and Congress surrounding the costs associated with non-emergency surgeries performed by out-of-network physicians.
OPM has asked FEHB carriers to
re-evaluate their benefits for
non-emergency surgeries and will communicate any benefit changes to VA in a follow-up Benefits Administration Letter later this month.
That letter will be provided to human resources offices for distribution to employees. For details, check with your local Human Resources Office or the OPM Web site at http://www.opm.gov/ (look under What’s New).
Education Request Information
Do you want enhance your career skills?
Did you know VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Education Department can help?
Talk with your supervisor about attending a seminar, academic course, workshop or conference related to your present position, select the training, complete and route an SF182 Request, Authorization Agreement & Certification of Training.
Access instructions and form template .
For more information contact:
Lolly Rosenbaum 412-954-4593.
OI&T Helpdesk Phone Number Change
The 5555 number for the helpdesk
will no longer work.
Please dial (412) 822-3334 or 223334 to get the helpdesk.
Information Regarding Military Deposits for Employees
Employees with post-56 military service first hired prior to January 1, 1982, have the option of paying a 7% military service deposit in order to receive credit for the service in their annuity computation when eligible for social security.
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Welcome Father Charles Soto to our VAPHS - University Drive Chaplain Staff!
Roman Catholic weekday masses will be offered at University Drive:
Mon. 12PM - Chapel
Tues. 12PM - Chapel
Weds. 12PM - Chapel
Sat. 12PM - Chapel
Sunday Masses will continue to be at 9AM at the Chapel
Quote of the Week :
"...And I loved the whole idea behind the story, which is that you're beautiful, so don't let other people tell you that you're not just because you don't look like the people in magazines. Or because you're not that weird ideal body image that's out there right now."
Mike Myers.
MOVE for 2009
You are invited to participate in the VISN 4 STEP INTO 2009 fitness challenge.
This fun, energizing, 12 week program is designed to enhance your good health, while challenging you to increase your “steps”, as you compete with other medical centers within VISN 4.
When is the challenge?
January 8 through April 1, you will personally record your steps weekly, on a spreadsheet, using a VISN shared drive.
A step by step guide for using the shared drive is available at this link: SharePoint Instructions. Please feel free to print it for your continued reference.
For those of you who currently exercise or intend to exercise in forms other than or in addition to walking, you may wish to print the activity converter by clicking on this link:
Activity Converter
How do I register?
UD employees, send your name, site, and department to Allison.morell@va.gov
HZ employees, send your name, site, and department to Susan.Delanko@va.gov
HD and VISN employees, send your name, site, and department toMelanie.Erskine@va.gov
You will receive specific information from your site coordinator as it relates to pedometer distribution and weigh in option.
What makes it fun?
Should you tally a total of 35,000 steps per week, you are eligible for a prize.
A weekly drawing will take place, at which time you have opportunity to win one of the following:
1) Bottle of water
2) WISE UP meal
3) $100.00 canteen voucher
4) Lifestyle coaching session with a member of the VAPHS MOVE! team.
Leave and Transfer News
The following individuals have been approved for the Leave/Transfer program.
Barbara Andrews
Melissa Cope
Rose Delien
James L. Green
Jaqueline Harper
Maurice Hunter Sr.
Sanae Inagami
Carol Kemple
Carolyn Kimes
Dorita King
John Lavalla
Tomeka Lawhorn
Karen Little
Lori Marecic
Linda B. Mitchell
Joleen Peltier
Marie Plutnicki
Jeanine Redman
Bruce Richards
Ron Snoe
Ralph Vignone
Timothy Wallace
Laurie Williams
Point of Contact:
Diane Jeffco at
412-822-3519
VA Form 0239, Leave Transfer Authorization, is needed for the transfer of leave for any of the above named individuals.
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