VA Maryland Health Care Names New Associate Chief of Staff of Education and Academic Affairs
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The VA Maryland Health Care System has named Dr. Ryan Scilla as the new associate chief of staff for Education and Academic Affairs. In this position, Scilla oversees the strategic planning and implementation of health professional training programs, veterans’ health education, and the employee education and training program for the health care system.
.The VA Maryland Health Care System has named Dr. Ryan Scilla as the new associate chief of staff for Education and Academic Affairs.
“We’re especially excited that Dr. Scilla brings his excitement for education to our team,” said Jonathan R. Eckman, P.E., director of the VA Maryland Health Care System.
VA Maryland Health Care names new director of hospice and palliative Medicine Rosalia Scalia | May 11, 2021
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The VA Maryland Health Care System has named Dr. Stephanie B. Huston the new director of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. In this position, Huston oversees Hospice and Palliative Care teams and Palliative Care consultations at the Community Living Centers located at the Loch Raven and Perry Point VA Medical Centers. Palliative Care’s interdisciplinary teams consist of nurses, social workers, chaplains, health psychologists and pharmacists. Huston leads the interdisciplinary teams, who also partner with hospice agencies throughout Maryland to support veterans and their families needing end-of-life care. Palliative care can improve the quality of life of those suffering from serious illness, while hospice care offers comfort by alleviating pain for those needing end of life care.
VA Maryland Health Care Names New Director of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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The VA Maryland Health Care System has named Dr. Stephanie B. Huston the new director of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
“I am thrilled with the opportunity to serve the veterans here at VA Maryland Health Care System,” said Dr. Stephnie Huston. “I am passionate about palliative care and strive to make sure veteran’s wishes for their health care are not only identified but followed.” BALTIMORE (PRWEB) May 11, 2021 The VA Maryland Health Care System has named Dr. Stephanie B. Huston the new director of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. In this position, Huston oversees Hospice and Palliative Care teams and Palliative Care consultations at the Community Living Centers located at the Loch Raven and Perry Point VA Medical Centers. Palliative Care’s interdisciplinary teams consist of nurses, social workers, chaplai
Perry Point VA Medical Center Recognized for Improving Health and Wellness Through Trees
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The Perry Point VA Medical Center, a division of the VA Maryland Health Care System, has received national and state recognition for its commitment to improving health and wellness on its campus through a comprehensive tree care plan.
The Perry Point VA Medical Center has received national and state recognition for its commitment to improving health and wellness on its campus through a comprehensive tree care plan.
“We’re delighted that our efforts to maintain and enhance the natural beauty inherent at the Perry Point VA Medical Center and to incorporate it into our wellness programs has brought us this special recognition,” said Jonathan R. Eckman, P.E., director of the VA Maryland Health Care System.
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Army Veteran says internship through a VA farming partnership gave him a new lease on life
Army Veteran Eric Poston said that he’s “like a seed that’s been planted to grow,” just like the lettuce and tomato seeds he plants at the Baltimore County Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park (AG Center). There, Mr. Poston participates in an internship offering training in horticulture and mental health recovery.
Mr. Poston said he’s experienced the same growth as his plants because becoming involved with gardening and farming helped him recover from substance abuse and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).