🎉 Congrats to Colleen Blue, Durham ADAPT’s Q3 2025 Employee of the Quarter! 🌟 Nominated for her outstanding collaboration, inclusive leadership, and ability to bring people together, Colleen truly leads by example. Thank you for all you do! #Teamwork #Leadership #ADAPT

Group PT is efficient, scalable, & effective for Veterans with knee osteoarthritis. Findings suggest that implementation success may be influenced by local context, tailored support that can help improve equitable access. Drake et al. (2025): https://t.co/97pwuFm2UG #VAResearch

How do we bring evidence-based care into real-world clinics? New research from ADAPT shows that even when readiness is high, rural & low-resource VA PT clinics face barriers to launching Group PT for Veterans with knee osteoarthritis (OA) and evidenced based practice for knee OA

New ADAPT research: A tech-enabled pilot let Veterans hire their own homecare aides, often family and friends. The results? 44% more Veterans accessed in home care after enrolling in the pilot Read more:  https://t.co/mlkhAqIAZ1 #VAResearch #Caregiving

Dr. Colon-Emeric's study highlights the significant risk of osteoporosis in men, often surpassing prostate cancer incidence. A must-read for raising awareness & improving men's health. Check out the full NYT article: https://t.co/WcAUC0mCy0 #Osteoporosis #MensHealth

Findings from a recent systematic review on teach-back were presented to the National Center for Health Promotion & Disease Prevention. 💡Teach-back = better short-term adherence & self-efficacy vs. usual care ➡️ Evidence shows this support stronger health outcomes for Veterans

ADAPT Investigator Nathan Boucher was the guest discussant on the "Aging Well Together" Radio Show on 103.5 FM and @WCOMfm on Thursday August 21st, where he shared his journey into research and policy and his focus on aging and caregiving!

Come join our team! We are hiring a full-time (40 hours/week) Research Associate (RA) to perform and support a variety of research activities at our health services research center, Durham ADAPT.

Family caregivers face an immense burden. Our researchers are gathering evidence to show what type of care leads to the best physical and mental health for patients, and how to best support caregivers. https://t.co/OelfAOhVGF #Caregivers #CaregiverSupport #PublicHealth

Come join our team! We are hiring a full-time Biostatistician/Statistical Investigator to support a variety of research projects at our health services research center. Learn more here: https://t.co/akBt8oJK5R

Excited to share new insights from a few of our very own ADAPT researchers on the importance of supporting family caregivers. Read the article for key lessons.: https://t.co/oMQaKV6407 #VAResearch #CaregiverSupport #Caregiver

Come join our team! We are hiring two full-time Research Associates to perform and support a variety of research activities at our health services research center. Learn more here: https://t.co/jrGbnsobQb

🎉 Congratulations to Amy Webster, our Employee of the Quarter! Since joining ADAPT, Amy has brought enthusiasm, curiosity, and innovation to every task. From improving processes to leading communication initiatives, her contributions have been invaluable!🌟

Our latest project on optimizing HUD-VASH services for older & disabled homeless veterans has led to a nationwide blueprint for better care. HUD-VASH helps homeless veterans find and keep housing. Proud to support our veterans with innovative research. #HUD-VASH #VAResearch

The origins of #VAResearch are rooted in dedication and a profound commitment to improving the lives of Veterans. As we commemorate this milestone, we reflect on a century of pioneering discoveries and medical innovation. It all started with a promise. https://t.co/rN8omMvEGn

Looking to improve representation of women Veterans in your trial? ADAPT just updated the Women’s Enhanced Recruitment Program Toolkit with new resources + trauma-informed care guidance. 🧰 Now on the CIPHER site (VA firewall): https://t.co/Qy5sdkqSUi #VAResearch #WomensHealth

Congratulations to Adelaide Gordon on winning the Employee of the Quarter award! Nominated for her exceptional leadership, team support, and dedication. A true role model and go-to for her team’s success. Thank you for your outstanding contributions to our center and Veterans!

Systematic review of differences in treatments and outcomes of atrial fibrillation between rural and urban US settings. #AHAJournals @Anthony_L_Lin @ZakLoringMD @DurhamADAPT https://t.co/t6TdSgtxWe

Check out this @JAMANetworkOpen podcast with authors @HastingsNicki & @Valerie_A_Smith discussing more GeriPACT findings. https://t.co/PfJM543BfN

GeriPACT (geriatrics-focused primary care model) improved quality of care with higher rates of fall, incontinence, & function screenings but showed no significant impact on home time or self-reported health/well-being in the first 18 months. Longer-term studies are needed.