]]>What is HIV? HIV is a virus. HIV stands for the human immunodeficiency virus: H - Human. This virus infects human beings. I - Immunodeficiency. This virus attacks a person's immune system. The immune system is the body's defense against infections, such as bacteria and viruses. Once attacked by HIV, the immune system becomes deficient and doesn't work properly. V - Virus. A virus is a type of germ too small to be seen even with a microscope. Some viruses, such as the ones that cause colds or flu, stay in the body for only a few days. HIV, however, never goes away. A person who is infected with HIV is said to be "HIV positive." Once a person is HIV positive, that person will always be HIV positive. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/National_HIV_Testing_Day_2012_1340663506128 http://www.portland.va.gov/PORTLAND/features/Images/HIV2NHTD_180x130.gif National HIV Testing Day What is HIV? HIV is a virus. HIV stands for the human immunodeficiency virus: H - Human. This virus infects human beings. I - Immunodeficiency. This virus attacks a person's immune system. The immune system is the body's defense against infections, such as bacteria and viruses. Once attacked by HIV, the immune system becomes deficient and doesn't work properly. V - Virus. A virus is a type of germ too small to be seen even with a microscope. Some viruses, such as the ones that cause colds or flu, stay in the body for only a few days. HIV, however, never goes away. A person who is infected with HIV is said to be "HIV positive." Once a person is HIV positive, that person will always be HIV positive. National HIV Testing Day What is HIV? HIV is a virus. HIV stands for the human immunodeficiency virus: H - Human. This virus infects human beings. I - Immunodeficiency. This virus attacks a person's immune system. The immune system is the body's defense against infections, such as bacteria and viruses. Once attacked by HIV, the immune system becomes deficient and doesn't work properly. V - Virus. A virus is a type of germ too small to be seen even with a microscope. Some viruses, such as the ones that cause colds or flu, stay in the body for only a few days. HIV, however, never goes away. A person who is infected with HIV is said to be "HIV positive." Once a person is HIV positive, that person will always be HIV positive. http://www.portland.va.gov/PORTLAND/features/National_HIV_Testing_Day.asp Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:30:00 PDT

]]>What is HIV? HIV is a virus. H - Human. This virus infects human beings. I - Immunodeficiency. This virus attacks a person's immune system. The immune system is the body's defense against infections, such as bacteria and viruses. Once attacked by HIV, the immune system becomes deficient and doesn't work properly. V - Virus. A virus is a type of germ too small to be seen even with a microscope. Some viruses, such as the ones that cause colds or flu, stay in the body for only a few days. HIV, however, never goes away. A person who is infected with HIV is said to be "HIV positive." Once a person is HIV positive, that person will always be HIV positive. Read more about HIV Testing Day]]> templatedata/content/features/data/National_HIV_Testing_Day_1340649260347 http://www.portland.va.gov/PORTLAND/images/HIV2 NHTD_180x130.gif National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2012 What is HIV? HIV is a virus. H - Human. This virus infects human beings. I - Immunodeficiency. This virus attacks a person's immune system. The immune system is the body's defense against infections, such as bacteria and viruses. Once attacked by HIV, the immune system becomes deficient and doesn't work properly. V - Virus. A virus is a type of germ too small to be seen even with a microscope. Some viruses, such as the ones that cause colds or flu, stay in the body for only a few days. HIV, however, never goes away. A person who is infected with HIV is said to be "HIV positive." Once a person is HIV positive, that person will always be HIV positive. Read more about HIV Testing Day National HIV Testing Day What is HIV? HIV is a virus. H - Human. This virus infects human beings. I - Immunodeficiency. This virus attacks a person's immune system. The immune system is the body's defense against infections, such as bacteria and viruses. Once attacked by HIV, the immune system becomes deficient and doesn't work properly. V - Virus. A virus is a type of germ too small to be seen even with a microscope. Some viruses, such as the ones that cause colds or flu, stay in the body for only a few days. HIV, however, never goes away. A person who is infected with HIV is said to be "HIV positive." Once a person is HIV positive, that person will always be HIV positive. Read more about HIV Testing Day http://www.portland.va.gov/PORTLAND/features/Nurses_Advocating_Leading_Caring.asp Fri, 04 May 2012 18:00:00 PDT

]]>Nurses work in many areas of practice. They have many roles – from staff nurse to educator to nurse practitioner and nurse researcher – and serve all of them with passion for the profession and with a strong commitment to patient safety. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Nurses_Advocating_Leading_Caring_1336179304513 http://www.portland.va.gov/PORTLAND/features/Images/nursesweekgraphic.jpg Celebrating Nurses Week 2012 Nurses work in many areas of practice. They have many roles – from staff nurse to educator to nurse practitioner and nurse researcher – and serve all of them with passion for the profession and with a strong commitment to patient safety. Celebrating Nurses Week 2012 Nurses work in many areas of practice. They have many roles – from staff nurse to educator to nurse practitioner and nurse researcher – and serve all of them with passion for the profession and with a strong commitment to patient safety. http://www.portland.va.gov/PORTLAND/features/Vets4Vets_bring_smiles_to_hospitalized_Veterans.asp Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:00:00 PDT

]]>The Vets4Vets group of former professional sports team dancers, visited with inpatients at the Portland VA Medical Center on Sunday, August 21, 2011. Members of the newly formed organization included Kimberly Douglas, Brittany Degen, Wesa Opton, and Monica Carlson along with the team’s founder John Curry.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Vets4Vets_bring_smiles_to_hospitalized_Veterans_1314822705468 http://www.portland.va.gov/PORTLAND/images/Vets4VetsPatrickDayThumb.jpg Vets4Vets team members recently visted Portland VAMC patients. From left to right are Brittany Degen, Veteran Patrick Day, Wesa Opton, Monica Carlson, and Kimberly Douglas. The Vets4Vets group of former professional sports team dancers, visited with inpatients at the Portland VA Medical Center on Sunday, August 21, 2011. Members of the newly formed organization included Kimberly Douglas, Brittany Degen, Wesa Opton, and Monica Carlson along with the team’s founder John Curry. Vets4Vets visit Portland VAMC The Vets4Vets group of former professional sports team dancers, visited with inpatients at the Portland VA Medical Center on Sunday, August 21, 2011. Members of the newly formed organization included Kimberly Douglas, Brittany Degen, Wesa Opton, and Monica Carlson along with the team’s founder John Curry. http://www.portland.va.gov/PORTLAND/features/Terwilliger_Blvd_delays_July_11_to_September_15_Allow_Extra_Time.asp Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:45:00 PDT

]]>Beginning Monday, July 11, 2011, SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., the primary route to OHSU, will be closed for two months due to needed repairs being conducted by the City of Portland. This closure will affect access and increase traffic congestion on SW Terwilliger Blvd. as the main detour to access OHSU will be SW Campus Dr. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Terwilliger_Blvd_delays_July_11_to_September_15_Allow_Extra_Time_1309984888231 http://www.portland.va.gov/PORTLAND/features/Images/Samjacksonthumb.jpg Terwilliger Blvd. delays July 11 to September 5! Allow Extra Time! Beginning Monday, July 11, 2011, SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., the primary route to OHSU, will be closed for two months due to needed repairs being conducted by the City of Portland. This closure will affect access and increase traffic congestion on SW Terwilliger Blvd. as the main detour to access OHSU will be SW Campus Dr. Terwilliger Blvd. delays Beginning Monday, July 11, 2011, SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., the primary route to OHSU, will be closed for two months due to needed repairs being conducted by the City of Portland. This closure will affect access and increase traffic congestion on SW Terwilliger Blvd. as the main detour to access OHSU will be SW Campus Dr. http://www.portland.va.gov/PORTLAND/features/Living_Well_with_Chronic_Conditions.asp Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:15:00 PDT

]]>Tired of being sick and tired, Bob Cornett enrolled in a six week Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshop at East Portland Community Based Outpatient Clinic. "I used to just sit around and watch TV," he said.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Living_Well_with_Chronic_Conditions_1293469317798 http://www.portland.va.gov/PORTLAND/images/CHRONICLOGO.jpg Suburst logo for Living Well with Chronic Pain Program Tired of being sick and tired, Bob Cornett enrolled in a six week Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshop at East Portland Community Based Outpatient Clinic. "I used to just sit around and watch TV," he said. Living Well Tired of being sick and tired, Bob Cornett enrolled in a six week Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshop at East Portland Community Based Outpatient Clinic. "I used to just sit around and watch TV," he said. http://www.portland.va.gov/PORTLAND/features/Hearing_Education_Center_Opens.asp Fri, 22 Oct 2010 06:49:00 PDT

]]>A Hearing Education Center was recently installed in the Specialty Clinics waiting area at Portland VA Medical Center. It houses a computer-based hearing loss prevention education program designed to educate and encourage Veterans to protect their hearing. Hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ears) are the two most common service-connected disabilities for Veterans, including those who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom. The personal and financial costs for these conditions are substantial and continue to increase each year.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Hearing_Education_Center_Opens_1287755505899 http://www.portland.va.gov/PORTLAND/images/HearingCenter180x130.jpg Hearing Education Booth - exterior view A Hearing Education Center was recently installed in the Specialty Clinics waiting area at Portland VA Medical Center. It houses a computer-based hearing loss prevention education program designed to educate and encourage Veterans to protect their hearing. Hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ears) are the two most common service-connected disabilities for Veterans, including those who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom. The personal and financial costs for these conditions are substantial and continue to increase each year. Hearing Education Center Opens A Hearing Education Center was recently installed in the Specialty Clinics waiting area at Portland VA Medical Center. It houses a computer-based hearing loss prevention education program designed to educate and encourage Veterans to protect their hearing. Hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ears) are the two most common service-connected disabilities for Veterans, including those who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom. The personal and financial costs for these conditions are substantial and continue to increase each year.