http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/features/index.asp Listing of local health features. en-us Copyright 2010 VA http://www.va.gov/rss Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:54:00 http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/features/Yele_Adjognon_DrPH.asp Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:00 Discover how Dr. Yele Adjognon’s turned dissatisfaction into a dissertation—and ultimately a project that improved dissemination of Veteran mental health information to Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Yele_Adjognon_DrPH_1776877433113 http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/images/yele_quote.png Yele Adjognon with a quote: "I turned nagging questions plaguing me into a project with impact." Discover how Dr. Yele Adjognon’s turned dissatisfaction into a dissertation—and ultimately a project that improved dissemination of Veteran mental health information to Veterans. Mental Health Research Shared Discover how Dr. Yele Adjognon’s turned dissatisfaction into a dissertation—and ultimately a project that improved dissemination of Veteran mental health information to Veterans. http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/features/CHOIR_CHAI_Care_Award_Winners.asp Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:00:00 Congratulations to Joshua Jordan and Sarah McDannold, MPH, who received VA C20 Hero Award for Innovation (CHAI)-CARE Awards awards for their commitment to serving Veterans. They were nominated by Dr. Gemmae Fix. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/CHOIR_CHAI_Care_Award_Winners_1729612589870 http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/images/CHAICareJJ_SMcD_Thumbnail.png Photos of Joshua Jordan and Sarah McDannold Congratulations to Joshua Jordan and Sarah McDannold, MPH, who received VA C20 Hero Award for Innovation (CHAI)-CARE Awards awards for their commitment to serving Veterans. They were nominated by Dr. Gemmae Fix. CHOIR CHAI-CARE Awardees Congratulations to Joshua Jordan and Sarah McDannold, MPH, who received VA C20 Hero Award for Innovation (CHAI)-CARE Awards awards for their commitment to serving Veterans. They were nominated by Dr. Gemmae Fix. http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/features/New_paper_in_JAMA_Network_Open_reports_on_Veteran.asp Thu, 04 Nov 2021 10:00:00 New research from CHOIR has been covered by U.S. News and World Report. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, reports on Veteran intentions of being vaccinated for COVID-19 and attitudes regarding the vaccine. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_paper_in_JAMA_Network_Open_reports_on_Veteran_1636031386429 http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/images/Bridgejama180.jpg Attitudes and Intentions of US Veterans Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination New research from CHOIR has been covered by U.S. News and World Report. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, reports on Veteran intentions of being vaccinated for COVID-19 and attitudes regarding the vaccine. JAMA article covered by media New research from CHOIR has been covered by U.S. News and World Report. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, reports on Veteran intentions of being vaccinated for COVID-19 and attitudes regarding the vaccine. http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/features/EPCC_Research_Impacts.asp Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:20:00 VA HSR&D “Research Impacts” feature focuses on Center for Evaluating Patient-Centered Care's (EPCC) partnered evaluation work advancing the Whole Health System of Care across VA. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/EPCC_Research_Impacts_1625253769912 http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/images/EPCC180.png EPCC logo VA HSR&D “Research Impacts” feature focuses on Center for Evaluating Patient-Centered Care's (EPCC) partnered evaluation work advancing the Whole Health System of Care across VA. VA HSR&D features EPCC VA HSR&D “Research Impacts” feature focuses on Center for Evaluating Patient-Centered Care's (EPCC) partnered evaluation work advancing the Whole Health System of Care across VA. http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/features/CHOIR_Research_Provides_Foundation_for_National_Ce.asp Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:00:00 A new HSR&D “Research Impacts” piece features the work of Christine W. Hartmann, PhD, a Research Career Scientist at CHOIR. Dr. Hartmann co-directs a national center to improve nursing home care. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/CHOIR_Research_Provides_Foundation_for_National_Ce_1618422768319 http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/images/concert180.png concert logo A new HSR&D “Research Impacts” piece features the work of Christine W. Hartmann, PhD, a Research Career Scientist at CHOIR. Dr. Hartmann co-directs a national center to improve nursing home care. CONCERT Impact Feature A new HSR&D “Research Impacts” piece features the work of Christine W. Hartmann, PhD, a Research Career Scientist at CHOIR. Dr. Hartmann co-directs a national center to improve nursing home care. http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/features/Journal_of_Alternative_and_Complementary_Medicine.asp Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:00:00 A Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Special Issue highlights work from CHOIR investigators. This issue will help researchers, healthcare, and policy decision-makers understand the optimal uses of CIH. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Journal_of_Alternative_and_Complementary_Medicine_1618418492477 http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/images/magnifying-glass180.png magnifying glass A Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Special Issue highlights work from CHOIR investigators. This issue will help researchers, healthcare, and policy decision-makers understand the optimal uses of CIH. JACM Special Issue A Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Special Issue highlights work from CHOIR investigators. This issue will help researchers, healthcare, and policy decision-makers understand the optimal uses of CIH. http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/features/Career_Scientist_Award.asp Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:00:00 Christine W. Hartmann, PhD has received a Research Career Scientist Award. This designation is awarded to established investigators who have distinguished themselves through scientific achievements in VA. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Career_Scientist_Award_1615481959997 http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/images/hartmannCSA180.png Dr Hartmann Christine W. Hartmann, PhD has received a Research Career Scientist Award. This designation is awarded to established investigators who have distinguished themselves through scientific achievements in VA. Hartmann receives award Christine W. Hartmann, PhD has received a Research Career Scientist Award. This designation is awarded to established investigators who have distinguished themselves through scientific achievements in VA. http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/features/Elwy_Research_Featured_in.asp Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:35:00 Dr. Rani Elwy, a health psychologist and health services researcher at CHOIR, was featured in VA Research Currents for research on communicating large-scale adverse events and close partnership with VA operations. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Elwy_Research_Featured_in_1613666583075 http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/images/RaniElwy180.png Rani Elwy, PhD Dr. Rani Elwy, a health psychologist and health services researcher at CHOIR, was featured in VA Research Currents for research on communicating large-scale adverse events and close partnership with VA operations. Feature in Research Currents Dr. Rani Elwy, a health psychologist and health services researcher at CHOIR, was featured in VA Research Currents for research on communicating large-scale adverse events and close partnership with VA operations. http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/features/EMPIRIC_QUERI.asp Sat, 02 Jan 2021 14:40:00 CHOIR announces a new partnered evaluation initiative, the EMPIRIC QUERI. This initiative is working to improve VA’s electronic health record modernization process, led by Seppo Rinne, MD, PhD and George Sayre. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/EMPIRIC_QUERI_1609962143297 http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/images/empiric-180-130.png logo for Empiric CHOIR announces a new partnered evaluation initiative, the EMPIRIC QUERI. This initiative is working to improve VA’s electronic health record modernization process, led by Seppo Rinne, MD, PhD and George Sayre. EMPIRIC QUERI CHOIR announces a new partnered evaluation initiative, the EMPIRIC QUERI. This initiative is working to improve VA’s electronic health record modernization process, led by Seppo Rinne, MD, PhD and George Sayre.