Va augusta to host innovation summit, showcasing veteran healthcare innovations and collaborations | va augusta health care | veterans affairs

Augusta , GA — VA Augusta Health Care System is proud to announce its inaugural Innovation Summit – Driving Innovation Forward - a premier event bringing together healthcare professionals,

entrepreneurs, and industry experts to showcase cutting-edge innovations and collaborations in Veteran health care 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Thursday, July 25, on the 3rd Floor of VA Augusta’s Uptown

campus at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta. "We are excited to host this inaugural Innovation Summit, which represents a significant milestone in our efforts to foster innovation and

collaboration in local Veteran healthcare," said Kelsey Shull, VA Augusta Innovation Specialist. "Our goal is to bring together the best minds in healthcare to share knowledge,

ideas, and best practices, ultimately benefiting our Veteran patients and the community we serve." The Driving Innovation Forward summit will feature a series of presentations,

workshops, and exhibitions of innovative projects being implemented at VA Augusta, including: • An anti-fall device that prevents tripping in patients with weakness in their lower

extremities by using the repelling power of magnets • A male contraceptive initiative that aims to close the gap between men and women in reproductive planning and responsibility •

XanderGlasses that translate speech into text and display captions of what others nearby are saying for hearing-impaired Veterans and other wearers Media seeking more information on the

summit can contact Will Martin, VA Augusta Chief of Public Affairs, at [email protected] or 916-201-0169.