Local Features - 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 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:23:00 VA HSR&D features CONCERT 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

concert logo]]> 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. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 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

magnifying glass]]> 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. Career Scientist Award 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

Dr Hartmann]]> 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. Elwy Featured in VA Research Currents 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

Rani Elwy, PhD]]> 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. EMPIRIC QUERI 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

logo for Empiric]]> 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. Medical Care Supplement Features VA Research http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/features/Medical_Care_Supplement_Features_VA_Research.asp Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:15:00 A new special issue of Medical Care, edited by Rani Elwy, PhD (CHOIR) and Stephanie Taylor, PhD (CSHIIP), highlights how research on complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapies in VA has progressed. Read the full story

People doing yoga on a beach]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Medical_Care_Supplement_Features_VA_Research_1598368528749 http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/images/yoga-180-130.jpg People doing yoga on a beach A new special issue of Medical Care, edited by Rani Elwy, PhD (CHOIR) and Stephanie Taylor, PhD (CSHIIP), highlights how research on complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapies in VA has progressed. Research feature on CIH A new special issue of Medical Care, edited by Rani Elwy, PhD (CHOIR) and Stephanie Taylor, PhD (CSHIIP), highlights how research on complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapies in VA has progressed. CHOIR Academic Appointments and Promotions http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/features/CHOIR_Academic_Appointments_and_Promotions.asp Mon, 29 Jun 2020 15:20:00 The Center for Healthcare Organization & Implementation Research (CHOIR) is very proud to announce several new academic appointments and promotions for our investigators. Congratulations to all for these accomplishments. Read the full story

Hands high fiving]]> templatedata/content/features/data/CHOIR_Academic_Appointments_and_Promotions_1593458435105 http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/images/highfive180130.png Hands high fiving The Center for Healthcare Organization & Implementation Research (CHOIR) is very proud to announce several new academic appointments and promotions for our investigators. Congratulations to all for these accomplishments. New academic appointments The Center for Healthcare Organization & Implementation Research (CHOIR) is very proud to announce several new academic appointments and promotions for our investigators. Congratulations to all for these accomplishments. Thanking CHOIR Clinicians http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/features/VA_CHOIR_thanks_our_clinician_researchers.asp Mon, 30 Mar 2020 14:14:00 This National Doctors' Day (March 30), VA CHOIR is thanking our clinician researchers for their commitment and dedication to providing patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full story

A pen writing out thank you]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_CHOIR_thanks_our_clinician_researchers_1585592030468 http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/images/calligraphy-pen-thanks180.png A pen writing out thank you This National Doctors' Day (March 30), VA CHOIR is thanking our clinician researchers for their commitment and dedication to providing patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. CHOIR thanks clinicians This National Doctors' Day (March 30), VA CHOIR is thanking our clinician researchers for their commitment and dedication to providing patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Creativity in the Time of COVID-19 http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/features/Creativity_in_the_Time_of_COVID_19.asp Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:00:00 CHOIR launches a new publication, "Creativity in the Time of COVID-19." This is a collective effort for expressing and documenting our extraordinary, lived experiences during the COVID-19 epidemic. Read the full story

COVID virus]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Creativity_in_the_Time_of_COVID_19_1585154751048 http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/images/covid-180.png COVID virus CHOIR launches a new publication, "Creativity in the Time of COVID-19." This is a collective effort for expressing and documenting our extraordinary, lived experiences during the COVID-19 epidemic. CHOIR launches new publication CHOIR launches a new publication, "Creativity in the Time of COVID-19." This is a collective effort for expressing and documenting our extraordinary, lived experiences during the COVID-19 epidemic. Dr. Bauer Receives Health System Impact Award http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/features/Dr_Bauer_Receives_Health_System_Impact_Award.asp Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:10:00 CHOIR's Mark S. Bauer, MD, is a recipient of the 2019 VA HSR&D Health System Impact Award for his work developing and implementing “Evidence-Based Teams for Mental Health Care.” Read the full story

Dr. Bauer and the BHIP team]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Dr_Bauer_Receives_Health_System_Impact_Award_1583165677548 http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/images/bhip-bauer-award.png Dr. Bauer and the BHIP team CHOIR's Mark S. Bauer, MD, is a recipient of the 2019 VA HSR&D Health System Impact Award for his work developing and implementing “Evidence-Based Teams for Mental Health Care.” Bauer Receives Impact Award CHOIR's Mark S. Bauer, MD, is a recipient of the 2019 VA HSR&D Health System Impact Award for his work developing and implementing “Evidence-Based Teams for Mental Health Care.” Dr. Barbara Bokhour Wins Engel Award http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/features/dr_bokhour_engel_award.asp Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:00:00 Dr. Barbara Bokhour, Director of VA's Center for Healthcare Organization & Implementation Research (CHOIR), was awarded the Engel Award at the October 2019 International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (ICCH). Read the full story

Dr. Bokhour]]> templatedata/content/features/data/dr_bokhour_engel_award_1572291473232 http://www.choir.research.va.gov/CHOIRRESEARCH/images/Bokhour_engel.png Dr. Bokhour Dr. Barbara Bokhour, Director of VA's Center for Healthcare Organization & Implementation Research (CHOIR), was awarded the Engel Award at the October 2019 International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (ICCH). Bokhour wins Engel Award Dr. Barbara Bokhour, Director of VA's Center for Healthcare Organization & Implementation Research (CHOIR), was awarded the Engel Award at the October 2019 International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (ICCH).