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Veterans advance research through NWIHCS Clinical Research Unit

Registered nurse Denene Collura works with the Health Buddy to help Veterans

Do you know your BP? Why you need to know and how to keep it under control

Veterans Information Forum in Lincoln May 16

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Denene Collura, RN, works with Veterans in Mental Health to self-manage and self-monitor their symptoms using a home monitoring device, the Health Buddy. The goal, she said, is to keep patients out of emergency rooms and out of inpatient care by intervening in a timely manner when they need the intervention. Full Story

A computer image tracks reflective sensors on Veteran Kim Vanderloo's legs.

Clinical Research at NWIHCS

Army Veteran Kim Vanderloo participated in biomechanics testing at the University of Nebraska at Omaha Biomechanics Core Facility to measure his gait. Vanderloo completed the testing after having vascular surgery on his legs as a part of a research study through NWIHCS. Full Story

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Man in scrubs checking a woman’s blood pressure

What is the Silent Killer?

Many Veterans don’t realize they have high blood pressure. It often has no warning signs or symptoms. That’s why it’s important for Vets to get their blood pressure checked regularly. Full Story