Local Features
Barely one year after atomic bombs were dropped in WW II, Congress enacted the Atomic Energy Act. An important component of the law authorized the use of atomic radioisotopes for peaceful purposes. The Veterans Administration was among the first institutions to initiate an Atomic Medicine program and Dr. Rosalyn Yalow, of the Bronx VA, would earn the Nobel Prize for her research. Full Story
As of March 2012, the VA has coalesced information security initiatives into the Continuous Readiness in Information Security Program (CRISP) to increase security for information that VA holds about individual Veterans, especially health care records. Full Story
From Across the Nation
A Department of Veterans Affairs study published recently in the journal Stroke reveals that starting yoga — even long after you’ve suffered a stroke — may noticeably improve your balance (as well as your confidence). Full Story
Notice as of 1530, Oct 29: Please note that all community clinics will be closed on Tuesday, Oct 30. All shuttle service has been suspended through Tuesday. Updates will be posted as the situation changes. Most importantly, be safe!
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Nov 11, 2012
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