The Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) has launched a number of mobile apps aimed at improving the lives of veterans and making VA more accessible. Currently, VA has 16 apps available through the Apple store and six apps available on Android’s Google Play. These apps help veterans manage their PTSD, pressure ulcers, preconception care and other aspects of their health care. Many of the applications are also available for download on desktops and laptops. VA is currently field testing 11 more applications that will be released soon, including a self-scheduling application, an app to help veterans track their health care by receiving notifications from their health care team, and sending health information, such as blood pressure and other vital signs back to their health care team. For more information, visit https://mobile.va.gov/appstore.

• ACT Coach App. Helps you work with a mental health professional during Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/act-coach.
• Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry App. An online database of health information provided by OEF/OIF/OND. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/burn-pit-registry.
• Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry Clinical Portal App. A database of health information from Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi reedom/Operation New Dawn. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/burn-pit-registry-clinical-portal.
• Annie App for Clinicians.Allows you to assign protocols to your patients to help them track and manage their health. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/annie-app-clinicians.
• Annie App for Vets. A Short Message Service (SMS) text messaging capability that promotes self-care for Veterans enrolled in VA health care. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/annie-app-veterans.
• Antibiogram App. Provides easy access for VA care team to cumulative antibiograms from any VAMC. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/antibiogram.
• Ask A Pharmacist App. Allows Veterans to access information quickly about VA pharmacies and medications as well as tools to manage health care. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/ask-a-pharmacist.
• CPT Coach App. Helps you work with your therapist during Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). CPT is used to reduce symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/cpt-coach.
• DS Logon Education App. Helps vets learn about DS Logon accounts. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/ds-logon-education.
• Exposure Ed App. Delivers information on military-related exposures to health care providers. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/exposure-ed.
• Imaging Viewing Solution (IVS) App. Allows VA clinicians and other relevant staff to search for and view patients’ x-rays, radiology images, and other stored images in Veterans Health Vista Imaging. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/imaging-viewing-solution.
• Immunization Campaign App. Helps (VA) providers you to easily administer immunizations to multiple patients in a quick succession. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/immunization-campaign.
• Mindfulness Coach App. Provides vets with tools and guided exercises to help them practice mindfulness, which means paying purposeful attention to the present moment without passing judgment on it. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/mindfulness-coach.
• Mobile Blue Button App. Designed to help both you and your Caregivers better manage your health care needs and communicate with your health care teams. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/mobile-blue-button.
• MOVE! Coach App. A weight self-management app that provides education, tools, and guidance designed to help you meet your weight and health goals. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/move-coach.
• Moving Forward App. You can access on-the-go tools and learn problem solving skills to overcome obstacles and deal with stress. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/moving-forward.
• My VA Health App. Allows you to access your official VA medical record and enter information about your health. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/my-va-health.
• Parenting2Go App. Designed to provide convenient tools to help you strengthen your parenting skills and reconnect with your children. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/parenting2go.
• Patient Viewer, Version 3 App. Lets you easily find information from your patients’ Electronic Health Records (EHRs) – including labs, medications, consults and more. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/patient-viewer.
• PE Coach App. Helps you work with a mental health professional during Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy. PE therapy is used to reduce symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/pe-coach.
• PFA Mobile App. Designed to assist responders who provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) to adults, families and children as part of an organized response effort following a disaster. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/pfa-mobile.
• Preconception Care App. Provides you with information to support the integration of preconception care into comprehensive primary care. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/preconception-care.
• PTSD Coach App. Helps you learn about and cope with the symptoms related to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that commonly occur following trauma. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/ptsd-coach.
• Safe Patient Handling App. Provides direction for both VA and non-VA care teams, particularly direct care providers including nurses, physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) specialists and Imaging staff. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/safe-patient-handling.
• Scheduling Manager App. Allows you to receive and book appointment requests sent by patients through the Veteran Appointment Request (VAR) App, and securely send send messages to patients who are using the VAR App. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/scheduling-manager.
• Stay Quit Coach App. Helps you “stay quit” after you stop smoking with tools to control cravings, reminder messages and support links. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/stay-quit-coach.
• Summary of Care App. Lets you receive and view your VA medical information–including lab results, medications, allergies, and more – in one place and from the convenience of your of your mobile device. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/summary-of-care.
• VA Launchpad for Care Teams App. Designed for VA care team members to connect to patients VA’s Electronic Health Record (EHR). Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/va-launchpad-care-teams.
• VA Launchpad for Veterans App. Houses all apps that connect to VA’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) and access your personal VA health information. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/va-launchpad-veterans.
• VA Pressure Ulcer Resource (VA PUR). Designed to help Veterans and their Caregivers learn about preventing and taking care of existing pressure ulcers. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/va-pressure-ulcer-resource.
• Veteran Appointment Request (VAR) App. Allows you to directly schedule or request primary care appointments, and request mental health appointments at facilities where you already receive care. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/veteran-appointment-request.

[Source: The Newberry Observer | Thomas Crisp | November 16, 2016]

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