ORH FEATURED PRODUCT
Growing Rural Outreach through Veteran Engagement (GROVE) Center
GROVE Website for Veterans and Caregivers
Since 2020, the VHA Office of Rural Health has supported the Growing Rural Outreach through Veteran Engagement (GROVE) Center to promote the collaboration of Veterans and Caregivers through authentic engagement in research and quality improvement projects. This website highlights this resource and the services it provides
Who is this website intended for?
- Veterans and Caregivers seeking opportunities to engage with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
- Researchers seeking to engage with Veterans and Caregivers on their projects
Who else might find this website useful?
- Policymakers and program professionals
- resources, programs, and contact information that can assist unhoused Native American Veterans
What will you find on the GROVE website?
- Information on the importance of Veteran and Caregiver engagement for VA Research
- A description of the services provided by GROVE
GROVEhub Website to find Veteran and Caregiver Engagement Opportunities
Research drives new ideas and quality improvement projects turn proven ideas into interventions, policies and services. We at the GROVE Center believe that the voices of Veterans and Caregivers enhance research and quality improvement efforts across the health services landscape.
You don’t need to be a scientist to make a difference – your expertise comes from your personal experience as a Veteran or a Caregiver to a Veteran. This site supports Veterans and caregivers in engaging in VA research by highlighting different ways to engage and providing Veterans and Caregivers a way to connect with projects seeking input and collaboration to ensure their projects put Veterans first.
Who is this website intended for?
- Veterans and Caregivers seeking engagement opportunities
Who else might find this website useful?
- Researchers seeking to engage with Veterans and Caregivers on their projects
- Policymakers and program professionals
What will you find on the GROVEhub website?
- Information on the importance of Veteran and Caregiver engagement for VA Research
- Testimonials and articles that highlight the impact engagement can have
- Engagement and partnership opportunities for Veterans and Caregivers
Questions about the GROVE or GROVEhub websites?
Contact Leah Wendleton, Project Co-Lead
Growing Rural Outreach through Veteran Engagement (GROVE) Center (NOMAD #PROJ-03571)
Veterans Rural Health Resource Center-Portland
leah.wendleton@va.gov
Note: Emails sent to this email address are not secure. Please do not include social security numbers, medical information or other personal data.
