Local Features - Bedford VA Medical Center, Massachusetts

]]>The VA keeps changing to better serve you, our Veterans! Come see what we can do for you!]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Upcoming_Boston_Bedford_Veterans_Expo_2012_1336666865416 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/images/VXTH.jpg Blue background with military seals announcing the Boston/Bedford Veterans Expo The VA keeps changing to better serve you, our Veterans! Come see what we can do for you! 2012 Veterans Expo The VA keeps changing to better serve you, our Veterans! Come see what we can do for you! Ribbon Cutting for the Women Veterans Healthcare Clinic http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/Women_Veteran_Healthcare_Clinic_and_History_Month.asp Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:45:00 EDT

]]>A ribbon cutting event was held on March 30th to highlight the new Women’s Health Clinic designed to provide female Veterans with privacy, dignity and sensitivity to their gender-specific needs.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Women_Veteran_Healthcare_Clinic_and_History_Month_1335287967046 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/images/Women-Veteran-Healthcare-Clinic-and-History-Month-Thumb.jpg Coleman Nee, Michael Mayo-Smith, Christine Croteau, Niki Tsongas, Monica Sharma, Viviana A. Cordoba A ribbon cutting event was held on March 30th to highlight the new Women’s Health Clinic designed to provide female Veterans with privacy, dignity and sensitivity to their gender-specific needs. Women’s History Month A ribbon cutting event was held on March 30th to highlight the new Women’s Health Clinic designed to provide female Veterans with privacy, dignity and sensitivity to their gender-specific needs. The Creative Arts Festival Spoken Word Showcase http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/CAF_Spoken_Word_Showcase.asp Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:30:00 EST

]]>Marshall Levy Remembrance: I was at my fiftieth birthday party; my mother-in-law apologized for not being able to buy me a gift. I replied “mother you have given me the greatest gift of all, your daughter.” Twenty seven years prior, sitting at a department store lunch counter, my eyes were fixated on the most extraordinary woman I had ever seen. I pondered ‘what saint had died that God had sent his most beautiful angel to earth. An angel with the mirrored face of Grace Kelly. The sculptured figure, a Marilyn Monroe would envy. Unadorned except for lipstick, eyes of blue, a blue never seen, hair spun of gold. Not a curl out of place. I was mesmerized. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/CAF_Spoken_Word_Showcase_1331349910582 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/images/CAF-Spoken-Word-Thumb.jpg Marshall Levy Remembrance Marshall Levy Remembrance: I was at my fiftieth birthday party; my mother-in-law apologized for not being able to buy me a gift. I replied “mother you have given me the greatest gift of all, your daughter.” Twenty seven years prior, sitting at a department store lunch counter, my eyes were fixated on the most extraordinary woman I had ever seen. I pondered ‘what saint had died that God had sent his most beautiful angel to earth. An angel with the mirrored face of Grace Kelly. The sculptured figure, a Marilyn Monroe would envy. Unadorned except for lipstick, eyes of blue, a blue never seen, hair spun of gold. Not a curl out of place. I was mesmerized. CAF Spoken Word Showcase Marshall Levy Remembrance: I was at my fiftieth birthday party; my mother-in-law apologized for not being able to buy me a gift. I replied “mother you have given me the greatest gift of all, your daughter.” Twenty seven years prior, sitting at a department store lunch counter, my eyes were fixated on the most extraordinary woman I had ever seen. I pondered ‘what saint had died that God had sent his most beautiful angel to earth. An angel with the mirrored face of Grace Kelly. The sculptured figure, a Marilyn Monroe would envy. Unadorned except for lipstick, eyes of blue, a blue never seen, hair spun of gold. Not a curl out of place. I was mesmerized. National Salute to Our Veteran Patients http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/National_Salute_2012.asp Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:40:00 EST

]]>Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veteran Hospital celebrated the 2012 National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans on Valentine’s Day. The Salute is an opportunity for the hospital to showcase the care we provide while generating community support and awareness for our Veterans. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/National_Salute_2012_1331227787086 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/images/Salute-2012-Thumb.jpg Christine Croteau, Acting Hospital Director and (Ret.) Navy Captain Thomas Hudner, Jr. with Guests Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veteran Hospital celebrated the 2012 National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans on Valentine’s Day. National Salute 2012 Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veteran Hospital celebrated the 2012 National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans on Valentine’s Day. The Salute is an opportunity for the hospital to showcase the care we provide while generating community support and awareness for our Veterans. Those who serve supporting those who served... http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/Those_who_serve_supporting.asp Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:45:00 EST

]]>Veterans at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital were honored to have a visit on Thanksgiving from the Commanding General of the Natick Soldier Systems Center, Brigadier General John McGuiness, a combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, and his wife Gail.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Those_who_serve_supporting_1325078946577 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/images/Brigadier_General_Thumb.jpg Left: Brigadier General John McGuiness Right: Jack Lacascia, Korean War, Army Veteran at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital Veterans at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital were honored to have a visit on Thanksgiving from the Commanding General of the Natick Soldier Systems Center, Brigadier General John McGuiness, a combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, and his wife Gail. Those who serve supporting... Veterans at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital were honored to have a visit on Thanksgiving from the Commanding General of the Natick Soldier Systems Center, Brigadier General John McGuiness, a combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, and his wife Gail. Thanksgiving 2011 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/Bedford_VA_2011_Thanksgiving.asp Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:30:00 EST

]]>BEDFORD, MA - Gold Star Mom brings cheer by way of uniquely illustrated greeting cards for hospitalized inpatients at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Bedford_VA_2011_Thanksgiving_1322853590678 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/images/Thanksgiving_2011_Thumb.jpg Jack Dale, Veteran, Kathryn T. Cross, Illustrator, Gold Star Mother, Armando DeVito on the right in his uniform. (He’s an ex POW) and Hans Hansen, VAVS Volunteer BEDFORD, MA - Gold Star Mom brings cheer by way of uniquely illustrated greeting cards for hospitalized inpatients at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital. Thanksgiving 2011 BEDFORD, MA - Gold Star Mom brings cheer by way of uniquely illustrated greeting cards for hospitalized inpatients at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital. Bedford holds 14th Annual Golf Tournament http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/Bedford_holds_14th_annual_golf_tournament.asp Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:00:00 EDT

]]>Bedford holds 14th annual golf tournament to support sending Veterans to the Golden Age Games in2012. The Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital Annual Golf Tournament has grown over the years. A full field of 68 golfers participated this year in the 14th annual golfing event under sunny skies at Patriot Golf Course located at the hospital]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Bedford_holds_14th_annual_golf_tournament_1310158436733 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/images/GolfPic_Thumb.jpg Left to right: Dan Zomchek, Associate Director, Joe Dooley, chief Voluntary Services, John Underwood, Rob Warwick, and Tim Hinde Bedford holds 14th annual golf tournament to support sending Veterans to the Golden Age Games in2012. The Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital Annual Golf Tournament has grown over the years. A full field of 68 golfers participated this year in the 14th annual golfing event under sunny skies at Patriot Golf Course located at the hospital 14th Annual Golf Tournament Bedford holds 14th annual golf tournament to support sending Veterans to the Golden Age Games in2012. The Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital Annual Golf Tournament has grown over the years. A full field of 68 golfers participated this year in the 14th annual golfing event under sunny skies at Patriot Golf Course located at the hospital There is More... http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/Bedford_VA_Garden_Plan_2011.asp Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:55:00 EDT

]]>Bedford, Mass. - Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital plans Veteran gardens with the support of 60 volunteers from IBM. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Bedford_VA_Garden_Plan_2011_1310416878165 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/images/GardenPlanPic2_Thumb.jpg Acting Hospital Director, Christine Croteau and IBM Volunteer Team in Veteran’s Garden at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital Bedford, Mass. - Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital plans Veteran gardens with the support of 60 volunteers from IBM. There is More.... Bedford, Mass. - Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital plans Veteran gardens with the support of 60 volunteers from IBM. Bedford VA Volunteer of the Year 2010 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/Bedford_VA_Volunteer_of_the_Year_2011.asp Tue, 03 May 2011 14:00:00 EDT

]]>In recognition of 2011 National Volunteer Week, Volunteer Services from the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford MA held its Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at the Minuteman Club, Hanscom Air Force Base.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Bedford_VA_Volunteer_of_the_Year_2011_1304442563624 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/images/Voluntary-Service-Award-Ceremony-2011-Thumb.jpg Left to right: Tammy A. Follensbee, Director Edith Nourse Rogers Veterans Memorial Hospital; Bob Martin, Veteran US Army/Valued VA Volunteer; Daniel S. Zomchek, PhD, FACHE, Edith Nourse Rogers Veterans Memorial Hospital In recognition of 2011 National Volunteer Week, Volunteer Services from the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford MA held its Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at the Minuteman Club, Hanscom Air Force Base. VA Volunteer of the Year 2010 In recognition of 2011 National Volunteer Week, Volunteer Services from the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford MA held its Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at the Minuteman Club, Hanscom Air Force Base. Lynn CBOC Expansion http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/Lynn_CBOC_Expansion_Story.asp Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:10:00 EDT

]]>On January 18, Bedford VA celebrated the expansion of its Lynn CBOC. Michael Mayo-Smith, MD, MPH, Network Director for the VA facilities in New England attended the ribbon cutting ceremony.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lynn_CBOC_Expansion_01182011a_1296136620914 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/images/Lynn-CBOC-Staff-Thumb.jpg Lynn CBOC Staff On January 18, Bedford VA celebrated the expansion of its Lynn CBOC. Michael Mayo-Smith, MD, MPH, Network Director for the VA facilities in New England attended the ribbon cutting ceremony. Lynn CBOC Expansion On January 18, Bedford VA celebrated the expansion of its Lynn CBOC. Michael Mayo-Smith, MD, MPH, Network Director for the VA facilities in New England attended the ribbon cutting ceremony. Caregivers, Good Neighbors and Bedford VA Employee http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/Giving_Care_Brings_Cheer.asp Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:20:00 EDT

]]>Wendy and John Rocca are supported by Hanscom Air Force Base with a Humvee to transport donations. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Giving_Care_Brings_Cheer_1288920691634 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/images/Halloween_thumb.jpg Local Story identifies caregivers John and Wendy Rocca Giving care brings cheer far and wide thanks to Wendy and John Rocca. Caregivers, Good Neighbors Wendy and John Rocca are supported by Hanscom Air Force Base with a Humvee to transport donations. Sharing a Passion for Corvettes as a Way of Giving Back to Veterans http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/Corvettes_Giving_Back_to_Veterans.asp Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:24:00 EDT

]]>Honoring Veterans: What can happen when we celebrate our passion in a way that supports others.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Corvettes_Giving_Back_to_Veterans_1286926092171 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/images/VettstoVets_thumb.jpg Mother and son each had Corvette in parade Honoring Veterans: What can happen when we celebrate our passion in a way that supports others. Vettes to Vets showers support Honoring Veterans: What can happen when we celebrate our passion in a way that supports others.