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IMAGE: Dr. Anna Jovanovich is a nephrologist at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Denver. Her research focuses on cardiovascular health in Veterans who have chronic kidney disease.

Staying heart healthy: The importance of phosphorus for Veterans with chronic kidney disease

Posted on Thursday, June 7, 2018 8:28 amJune 7, 2018 Posted in Research by VAntage Point Contributor 115 views

Veterans and others with chronic kidney disease are at a much higher risk of developing heart disease, …

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Care for Veterans as a spinal cord injury nurse at VA

Posted on Thursday, April 19, 2018 3:31 pmApril 25, 2018 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 131 views

Spinal cord injury (SCI) nursing at VA is a challenging and rewarding career that’s essential to the lives …

Image: Dr. Bridgett Matarazzo and Dr. Amy LaClaire Horrex

New program allows VA staff to make house calls for Veterans who return home after inpatient mental health care

Posted on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 1:12 pmSeptember 5, 2017 Posted in Mental Health, VA Innovations by VAntage Point Contributor 735 views

VA’s HOME Program was created to help patients – especially those who live in rural areas – access …