Taylor Hooker

Recreation Therapist. tweets are my own, not a reflection of my employer/university.

[Taylor Hooker @TraeHook]

@BlackKnight10k NC; received my mail in absentee ballot in CA as I’m on a temporary duty for work on 11/3. Overnighted it back home and it was dropped off at a polling place with my loved ones. It’s still showing that it’s on its way. Guess my vote wasn’t counted.

[Taylor Hooker @TraeHook]

@ShaneLamba You did a phenomenal job, Shane! Happy Pride 🌈

[AJ Chan @mrajchan]

I think the business of religion is going to explode, because of Gen Z and America's loneliness epidemic.

It already generates more revenue than APPL ($383B), GOOGL ($297B) and MSFT ($211B)…combined

So deep dived and came up w 18 business ideas to capitalize on the trend: 🧵

[Taylor Hooker @TraeHook]

@Surgeon_General We need increased access to 3rd spaces.

[Nucific @Nucific]

America vs. France... whose bread is healthier? 🍞
Here's the answer & why it could be making a MASSIVE difference to American waistlines. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/SGWE6LNlSw

[Taylor Hooker @TraeHook]

@Surgeon_General @UW How can other federal entities contact your office to share collaboration opportunities?

[Taylor Hooker @TraeHook]

@Montmass @llmunro I have some contacts with our Veterans Affairs historians who may have additional contacts if you hit a dead end.

[Taylor Hooker @TraeHook]

@ShaneLamba Thank you Shane! 🥹

[VA Innovation @VAInnovation]

Follow along with us as we highlight the 10 winners from across OHIL who were awarded a 2023 Service to the Citizen Award, recognizing public servants and industry partners who demonstrate excellence in delivering services that impact the public and rebuild trust in government.

[Taylor Hooker @TraeHook]

It’s been the thrill of a lifetime to work for @DeptVetAffairs and I’m inspired and fulfilled daily by the support of @VAInnovation 💕

[VA Innovation @VAInnovation]

Taylor Hooker, Health Systems Specialist in the Office of Health Equity, has made significant contributions to improving the services delivered to the public, especially Veterans, through her novel approach to recreation and creative arts therapy. https://t.co/HkHrSm2wYD

[VA Innovation @VAInnovation]

Have you heard? VHA IE Fellowship applications are OPEN! Fellowships offer unique experiential learning opportunities for emerging and accomplished VA leaders with a dynamic presence, passion for innovation and vision for the future. Learn more and apply: https://t.co/kSWREEgWUL

[VA Innovation @VAInnovation]

🚨SAVE THE DATE🚨
@VeteransHealth Innovation Experience #iEX is coming! Join us in-person from 10/31-11/2 in Washington, DC as we highlight transformative solutions advancing Veterans' health care. Stay tuned for more information!

Ready to register? ⤵️
https://t.co/ey0CQHm97c

[Shekinah Elmore, MD, MPH @pre_rad]

Everyone still has time to update their PPT. I don't want to see the boxes one.

https://t.co/TD5Z3CDnLD

[VA Innovation @VAInnovation]

Have you heard? VHA IE Fellowship applications are OPEN! Fellowships offer unique experiential learning opportunities for emerging and accomplished VA leaders with a dynamic presence, passion for innovation and vision for the future. Learn more and apply: https://t.co/kSWREEgWUL

[Helen Bevan @HelenBevan]

If you work in healthcare (in any role), could you consider completing this survey on the barriers & facilitators to psychological safety in healthcare systems? It comes from SAFE-CARE, an international study group of clinicians encompassing six countries. The survey: https://t.co/bPz8D6pLnf. A background blog by @MathiasSchloegl: https://t.co/b02lv8Iann

[Taylor Hooker @TraeHook]

Super proud of this VHA rockstar!

[VA Innovation @VAInnovation]

Melissa Tran, Marriage and Family therapist, Military Sexual Trauma coordinator at @OVAHCS, Senior Innovation Fellow, and leader of PREPARe, was recently recognized by Congressman Soto as a distinguished leader during Asian Heritage Month! #AAPI #AANHPI

[Taylor Hooker @TraeHook]

@kirstin_manges @kellidepriest I’m polling my colleagues, but I also might recommend reaching out to Amanda Lineau with Innovations in VHA. Happy to make the introduction.

[Taylor Hooker @TraeHook]

@coutley @Hicks_AK Congratulations @Hicks_AK!!

[Dr. Sheila E. Crowell @crowell_sheila]

Amazing pre-doc candidate with an NSF who is now seeking a position in a clinical doctoral program for fall, 2023. Please RT and contact me if you have an unfilled spot in your lab.

[VA Innovation @VAInnovation]

Kelsey Shull, Human-Centered Design Lead for @VeteransHealth Innovator's Network (iNET) recently spoke at @AUG_University ahead of their Innovate Competition about the fundamentals of idea pitching. iNET and @VAAugusta are proud supporters of innovation for a better community!