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That’s a Wrap, 2019!
The beginning of December marked the end of the year and the start of the giving season. It also brought about Giving Tuesday and the culmination of the Jesse Family Foundation’s fall fund drive. We’re eager to announce the success of this recent campaign, which we couldn’t have done without the wide-ranging help from friends and supporters of the JFF.
Inaugural Robert L. Jesse Award for Excellence in Innovation Given by VA Secretary
On October 23, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) presented the inaugural Robert L. Jesse Award for Excellence in Innovation during the VA’s State of Innovation conference, the Innovation Experience, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
VA's SimLEARN Dedicates Innovation Room in Memory of Past VHA Leader
On Feb. 21, staff at the Veteran's Health Administration SimLEARN National Simulation Center, held a special room dedication ceremony in honor of the late Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Health Dr. Robert L. Jesse.
JFF Awards First Grant to Fund Research on Opioid-Addiction Among Veterans
In November 2018, The Jesse Family Foundation awarded their inaugural microgrant to fund a proposal submitted by Dr. James Bjork with the Richmond, Virginia McGuire VA Medical Center.
Launching the Jesse Family Foundation
We’re excited to finally unveil our efforts: The Jesse Family Foundation (JFF), a 501(c)(3) dedicated to further the scientific trailblazing and healthcare-focused initiatives that were the hallmarks of Bob’s visionary spirit.