I’ve been working with the U.S. Veterans Affairs Administration (VA) since 1994, when I started as a student nurse at the Salt Lake City Health Care System. From there, I rose to the position of Association Director of Clinical Operations. Following, I served as director of several medical centers and clinics in places ranging from St. Louis, Missouri to Manila, Philippines. I have greatly enjoyed my career serving our nation’s veterans, and though I’ve served for a while, it feels as if I’m still just getting started.
That’s why I’m so encouraged by programs like the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Campaign for Inclusive Care. The goal of this campaign is to train health care providers to incorporate family caregivers into their veteran’s care team, making inclusive care the standard of care across the VA, and hopefully, health care facilities nationwide, including right here in the Buckeye State.