The Albany Minute for Veterans

An Overview of the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

An introduction of the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and what it is as explained by the Geriatric Assessment Team

Overview of the Caregiver Support Program

an interview with one of the Caregiver Support Program Social Workers Kristi Storey who provides an overview of the services. If your in the area on June 4th from 10AM-2PM please come to the Caregiver Fair in the Albany VA auditorium

Cancer Survivorship and Nutrition

This special episode our Chief Dietician and Chief of Nutrition and Food Services Regina LaTourette joins to discuss the importance of Nutrition in battling Cancer

Overview of Dermatology with Dr. Reddy for Cancer Awareness month

This episode we have a discussion with Dr. Swapna Reddy one of the Stratton VA Dermatologists about the services offered and the importance of skin protection as June is Cancer Awareness Month for a general overview of dermatology, click here and scroll to Dermatology [https://www.va.gov/albany-health-care/health-services/] For an overview of cancer care at VA click here [https://www.cancer.va.gov/]

A Very Special Episode: A Safety Story you'll want to hear

A Safety6 Story is something the hospital shares regularly with staff as part of our mission to be a High Reliability Organization (HRO). This Veteran special story highlights the amazing work our Social work and Mental Health staff do everyday, so we sat down with Kelly Manolopoulos one of our outstanding Social Workers and Alisha Reiter our high reliability officer, to re record the Safety Story. For more information check out; VA Resources for Veterans [https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/] For Albany VA mental Health Resources Click Here [https://www.va.gov/albany-health-care/health-services/mental-health-care/] the Crisis Line is a 24/7/365 resource for Veterans to learn more click here [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/]