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Providence VA Medical Center, Rhode Island

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Providence VA Medical Center conducted a dedication ceremony/open house for its new Research Center of Excellence for Neurorestoration and Neurotechnology (CfNN) today in the Medical Center’s Research Building 32. The Center is a collaboration among the Providence VA Medical Center, the Brown Institute for Brain Science at Brown University, Butler Hospital, Lifespan, and Massachusetts General Hospital. This distinguished researchers and clinicians in advancing and translating new therapies and technologies to restore function in disorders of major interest to Veteran populations, including spinal cord injury, limb loss, stroke, post-traumatic stress disorder, pain, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and depression. Full Story

Central Sterile Supply Week

Sterile Processing Service (SPS) professionals are being celebrated for their important role and commitment to patient safety. The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) represents approximately 18,000 professionals in the U.S. and abroad who facilitate the procurement, management, and processing of surgical supplies and equipment. Full Story

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Yoga Improves Balance After Stroke

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