Local Features - Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/index.asp Listing of local health features. en-us Copyright 2010 VA http://www.va.gov/rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:51:00 EDT Vets for Pets http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/Veterans_offer_a_bright_light_following_the_2013_B.asp Tue, 28 May 2013 12:40:00 EDT
]]>Veterans from the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital (Bedford VAMC) participated in the 2013 Boston Marathon to bring awareness to and support the Lowell Animal Shelter. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_offer_a_bright_light_following_the_2013_B_1369759264734 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/images/vetsforpets_thumb.jpg Vets for pets Veterans from the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital (Bedford VAMC) participated in the 2013 Boston Marathon to bring awareness to and support the Lowell Animal Shelter. Vets for Pets Veterans from the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital (Bedford VAMC) participated in the 2013 Boston Marathon to bring awareness to and support the Lowell Animal Shelter. Bedford VA Medical Center Salutes Veteran Patients http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/Bedford_VA_Medical_Center_Salutes_Veteran_Patients.asp Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST
]]>Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital (Bedford VAMC) held a rally to energize more than a hundred volunteers arriving to Salute Veteran Patients.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Bedford_VA_Medical_Center_Salutes_Veteran_Patients_1361482502158 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/images/Salute_group_thumb.jpg Bedford staff and guests at the rally Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital (Bedford VAMC) held a rally to energize more than a hundred volunteers arriving to Salute Veteran Patients. Salute to Veteran Patients Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital (Bedford VAMC) held a rally to energize more than a hundred volunteers arriving to Salute Veteran Patients. National Ladies Auxiliary for the JWV honors women Veterans http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/National_Ladies_Auxiliary_of_the_JWV_2013.asp Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:15:00 EST
]]>BEDFORD, MA -National President of the Ladies Auxiliary visits Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital to honor women Veterans.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/National_Ladies_Auxiliary_of_the_JWV_2013_1360109754620 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/images/LAUX_Thumb.jpg President Arlene Lodgen and Arlene Kaplan, of the National Ladies Auxiliary for JWV and VAVS representatives George and Dorothy Katz with Acting Director Christine Croteau, Veterans and Staff of the Bedford VA BEDFORD, MA -National President of the Ladies Auxiliary visits Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital to honor women Veterans. Honoring women Veterans BEDFORD, MA -National President of the Ladies Auxiliary visits Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital to honor women Veterans. Life After Retirement http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/Life_After_Retirement.asp Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:45:00 EDT
]]>I soon realized adjusting to life after military retirement was more difficult than I thought,” said Kevin Dougherty. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Life_After_Retirement_1350700360577 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/images/Kevin_Thumb.jpg Kevin Dougherty - Retired from the Navy after 22 years as a Navy Seabee. I soon realized adjusting to life after military retirement was more difficult than I thought,” said Kevin Dougherty. Life After Retirement I soon realized adjusting to life after military retirement was more difficult than I thought,” said Kevin Dougherty. Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) Success Story http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/Compensated_Work_Therapy.asp Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:00:00 EDT
]]>One of the best successes is seeing a Veteran get a job. I should know, I am a Veteran who succeeded through CWT. I’m currently employed as a Peer HVSEP (Homeless Veterans Supported Employment Program) at the Bedford VA. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Compensated_Work_Therapy_1348612701099 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/images/LSPicT.jpg Will Hatley - A Veteran who succeeded through CWT One of the best successes is seeing a Veteran get a job. I should know, I am a Veteran who succeeded through CWT. I’m currently employed as a Peer HVSEP (Homeless Veterans Supported Employment Program) at the Bedford VA. Compensated Work Therapy One of the best successes is seeing a Veteran get a job. I should know, I am a Veteran who succeeded through CWT. I’m currently employed as a Peer HVSEP (Homeless Veterans Supported Employment Program) at the Bedford VA. Three time Purple Heart Recipient Awarded Honorary Degree http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/Awarded_with_Honorary_Degree.asp Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:30:00 EDT
]]>Bedford, MA – Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital (Bedford VAMC) resident and three time Purple Heart recipient, James Ferullo of Brighton, MA, who served in World War II as a member of the U.S. Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP), was awarded an honorary Bachelor of Science degree from Providence College in Rhode Island.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Copy_of_Upcoming_Boston_Bedford_Veterans_Expo_2012_1339201194541 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/images/Ferullo-TH.jpg Lt. Michael Kane presents Mr. Ferullo with his Yankee Division Combat Patch. Bedford, MA – Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital (Bedford VAMC) resident and three time Purple Heart recipient, James Ferullo of Brighton, MA, who served in World War II as a member of the U.S. Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP), was awarded an honorary Bachelor of Science degree from Providence College in Rhode Island. Awarded with Honorary Degree Bedford, MA – Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital (Bedford VAMC) resident and three time Purple Heart recipient, James Ferullo of Brighton, MA, who served in World War II as a member of the U.S. Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP), was awarded an honorary Bachelor of Science degree from Providence College in Rhode Island. Boston/Bedford Veterans Expo 2012! http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/Upcoming_Boston_Bedford_Veterans_Expo_2012.asp Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:30:00 EDT
]]>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/ExpoSplashPosterTH.jpg Logo for Veterans Expo 2012 The VA keeps changing to better serve you, our Veterans! Come see what we can do for you! Service and Benefit Expo The VA keeps changing to better serve you, our Veterans! Come see what we can do for you! Upcoming Boston/Bedford Veterans Expo 2012 http://www.bedford.va.gov/BEDFORD/features/Boston_Bedford_Veterans_Expo_2012.asp Wed, 09 May 2012 12:30:00 EDT
]]>The VA keeps changing to better serve you, our Veterans! Come see what we can do for you!]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Copy_of_Upcoming_Boston_Bedford_Veterans_Expo_2012_1339094852599 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. ]]> 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. 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
]]>Giving care brings cheer far and wide thanks to Wendy and John Rocca.]]> 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 Giving care brings cheer far and wide thanks to Wendy and John Rocca. 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.