ECS Improves Access to Healthcare Information for US Veterans

Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS) has madeenhancements to its VA Virtual Medical Center (VMC) developed for the U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in order to improve the convenience andaccessibility of healthcare and medical information to U.S. veterans locatedanywhere around the world. These new improvements include updating the collectionof VA-approved resources, content, and links to VA services, education,training, and wellness information, as well as adding new specialized onlineclinics that focus on healthcare issues relevant to veterans. Shane Taber, ECSVice President/Development Director leads this project.

Unlike similar types of online medical care centers, theVA-VMC provides two-way, real-time communication and care through virtualconsults, scheduled events, conferences, and virtual medical assistants. Italso offers focused clinics which provide information on veteran-relatedhealthcare topics, as well as cybraries and education centers where users can accessan immense library filled with VA resources about services, education,training, research, and health and wellness.

Taber states: “We are proud to provide a collaborativelearning environment for patients and medical professionals. By integratingstate-of-the-art technology within this 24-7 persistent virtual world, ECS isable to serve those who have served our country and our citizens. Thisinnovative solution improves accessibility and can assist our veterans whereverthey may be located throughout the country or the world.”