Renovated St. Joseph Hospital wing provides more than apartments for veterans
Omaha.com
By Cindy Gonzalez
World-Herald staff writer
October 28, 2013
A 110,000-square-foot building — that for a decade stood essentially empty and deteriorating on a storied site south of downtown Omaha — is now bustling around-the-clock with veteran apartment dwellers, federal employees and college life.
The $16 million transformation of a former wing of the old St. Joseph Hospital is uncommon in the collection of private and public partners that came together to revive the brick structure anchored by the Victory Apartments.
Other parts of the six-story structure at Eighth and Dorcas Streets are leased to the Department of Veterans Affairs for clinical and support services, and to Grace University for classrooms and staff.
While officials view the project as a jewel for area vets, they said it also helps revitalize the aging residential neighborhood around it — and continues a southward buildup of the corridor that connects the Old Market and world-class Henry Doorly Zoo.
“It's just energized this area,” said Tom McLeay of America First Real Estate Group, which is the project's developer and owner.
Since the Victory building's formal opening last month, service and neighborhood groups have delivered welcome wreaths and gift baskets for new veteran tenants who range from age 22 to 82.
One community group has promised to deliver smoked turkeys for Thanksgiving.
Others continue to call, said property manager Tom York, with requests about what they can do for the residents who he said have become a symbol of American pride and loyalty to country.
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Veteran avoids jail for threatening congressman's workers
Veteran avoids jail for threatening congressman's workers
West Palm Beach man vowed to use shotgun
Sun Sentinel
By Marc Freeman
August 28, 2013
West Palm Beach
A U.S. Marine veteran and former Nebraska police officer sat as a defendant in federal court Wednesday, "embarrassed" by his crime of making threatening phone calls to the office of U.S. Rep. Alcee L. Hastings.
Charles William Daniels Jr., 64, of West Palm Beach, was arrested in February after he was accused of vowing to hunt Hastings' staffers with a shotgun over their handling of a problem he was having with the local Veterans Affairs hospital.
But Daniels will avoid a trial and possible five-year prison sentence if he follows the terms of a 12-month agreement approved by U.S. Magistrate Judge James M. Hopkins.
The requirements include having no contact with the Democratic congressman's offices in Fort Lauderdale and Washington, D.C., other than writing apology letters.
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West Palm Beach man vowed to use shotgun
Sun Sentinel
By Marc Freeman
August 28, 2013
West Palm Beach
A U.S. Marine veteran and former Nebraska police officer sat as a defendant in federal court Wednesday, "embarrassed" by his crime of making threatening phone calls to the office of U.S. Rep. Alcee L. Hastings.
Charles William Daniels Jr., 64, of West Palm Beach, was arrested in February after he was accused of vowing to hunt Hastings' staffers with a shotgun over their handling of a problem he was having with the local Veterans Affairs hospital.
But Daniels will avoid a trial and possible five-year prison sentence if he follows the terms of a 12-month agreement approved by U.S. Magistrate Judge James M. Hopkins.
The requirements include having no contact with the Democratic congressman's offices in Fort Lauderdale and Washington, D.C., other than writing apology letters.
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
VA reviewing medications at Lincoln Community Based Outpatient Clinic
Healthcare Inspection
Review of a Patient’s Medication Management
Lincoln Community Based Outpatient Clinic Lincoln, Nebraska
August 10, 2012
Executive Summary
The VA Office of Inspector General Office of Healthcare Inspections conducted a review of the medication management provided for a patient who received health care and prescriptions at the Lincoln Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) of the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System. The patient died unexpectedly, and a medical examiner determined the patient’s cause of death was accidental multidrug toxicity. The purpose of this review was to determine if the patient received appropriate medication management.
The patient had a complex medical and mental health history, which included acute and chronic pain. He was well known to CBOC staff; from 2004 through February 2012, he received MH, primary care, and/or pharmacy services at least every 30 days at the CBOC.
A psychiatrist treated the patient and prescribed medications to address his mental health needs. A physician assistant treated the patient and prescribed medications to address his other acute and chronic conditions. CBOC providers prescribed a number of medications that had the potential for adverse interactions. The patient’s medication regimen remained essentially the same for several years prior to his death. Providers performed medication reconciliations, (reviews of active VA and non-VA medications), and monitored the patient’s compliance with his medication regimen.
Providers, pharmacists, and pharmacy software identified potential adverse medication interactions (low blood pressure, elevated potassium, and electrocardiogram abnormalities). Providers monitored these potential adverse medication interactions by annual blood chemistries, drug levels, and electrocardiograms. Mental Health providers conducted assessments at an appropriate frequency, referred the patient to pain management clinic services, and monitored his prescribed opioid use closely. CBOC providers managed the patient’s medication management appropriately. We made no recommendations. read report here
Review of a Patient’s Medication Management
Lincoln Community Based Outpatient Clinic Lincoln, Nebraska
August 10, 2012
Executive Summary
The VA Office of Inspector General Office of Healthcare Inspections conducted a review of the medication management provided for a patient who received health care and prescriptions at the Lincoln Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) of the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System. The patient died unexpectedly, and a medical examiner determined the patient’s cause of death was accidental multidrug toxicity. The purpose of this review was to determine if the patient received appropriate medication management.
The patient had a complex medical and mental health history, which included acute and chronic pain. He was well known to CBOC staff; from 2004 through February 2012, he received MH, primary care, and/or pharmacy services at least every 30 days at the CBOC.
A psychiatrist treated the patient and prescribed medications to address his mental health needs. A physician assistant treated the patient and prescribed medications to address his other acute and chronic conditions. CBOC providers prescribed a number of medications that had the potential for adverse interactions. The patient’s medication regimen remained essentially the same for several years prior to his death. Providers performed medication reconciliations, (reviews of active VA and non-VA medications), and monitored the patient’s compliance with his medication regimen.
Providers, pharmacists, and pharmacy software identified potential adverse medication interactions (low blood pressure, elevated potassium, and electrocardiogram abnormalities). Providers monitored these potential adverse medication interactions by annual blood chemistries, drug levels, and electrocardiograms. Mental Health providers conducted assessments at an appropriate frequency, referred the patient to pain management clinic services, and monitored his prescribed opioid use closely. CBOC providers managed the patient’s medication management appropriately. We made no recommendations. read report here
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Bill would reimburse reservists for travel
Bill would reimburse reservists for travel
The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday Apr 1, 2009 8:27:14 EDT
Sen. Ben Nelson has introduced legislation allowing new travel reimbursements for National Guard and Reserve members.
Nelson, D-Neb., says it was inspired by 48 Nebraska National Guard soldiers who almost didn’t make it home for Christmas 2007 because of travel restrictions.
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Bill would reimburse reservists for travel
The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday Apr 1, 2009 8:27:14 EDT
Sen. Ben Nelson has introduced legislation allowing new travel reimbursements for National Guard and Reserve members.
Nelson, D-Neb., says it was inspired by 48 Nebraska National Guard soldiers who almost didn’t make it home for Christmas 2007 because of travel restrictions.
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Bill would reimburse reservists for travel
Saturday, August 11, 2007
After Iraq: Guardsman finds it hard to put horrors behind him
Published Sunday | August 12, 2007
After Iraq: Guardsman finds it hard to put horrors behind him
BY C. DAVID KOTOK
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
Snipers, mortar attacks, roadside bombings. The soldiers from the Nebraska Army National Guard's Troop A, 1st Squadron, 167th Cavalry survived it all during a year in the insurgent stronghold of Ramadi, Iraq. Last summer, the soldiers came home. After a quick round of medical exams and paperwork, they were back with families, back to regular jobs. But scars remain as some soldiers struggle with problems afflicting thousands of Iraq vets. They fight post-traumatic stress and lingering brain injuries. Some abuse alcohol. Others seek out danger to revive the excitement of combat. For the past year, The World-Herald has chronicled seven soldiers' return to civilian life. This week, we're sharing their stories.
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