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Read about what's happening in our VA Bedford health care community.

  • A groundbreaking new study led by Dr. James Meisel of VA Bedford Healthcare System and Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is redefining the way future clinicians learn bedside cardiac assessment—by teaching trust and humility alongside technical skills.

  • A Spotlight on Dr. Felice Indindoli, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPSH) Alumna

    Caucasian woman wearing a white lab coat that says Bedford VA, standing in front of the American flag with a blue background.

  • Have you encountered a Nurse and/or Nursing Assistant that went above and beyond to provide the care you needed?

    Want to say thank you to a nurse or nursing assistant? nominate them for the Daisy or Bee Award. Fall nominations are open until September 25th.

  • We are beyond excited to announce a significant milestone in our commitment to exceptional care for our Veterans—the installation of VA Bedford’s first Mamava Lactation Pod!

    Caucasian woman in blue scrubs holding a cell phone as Caucasian man looks on. Both stand in front of the new Mamava lactation pod.

  • Five local heroes from the Bedford VA—fondly known as the Bedford Patriots—traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, to compete in the 2025 National Veterans Golden Age Games, joining more than 1,100 veterans in a celebration of fitness, camaraderie, and resilience.

    Group of people under Beale Street Memphis neon sign.

  • This past weekend, June 7, 2025, the VA Bedford Police Department proudly joined over 350 police cruisers and law enforcement agencies from across the Commonwealth for the 18th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Cruiser Convoy, the largest single-day event on the LETR calendar.

    Police officer and K9 Officer (with long black fur) with a Special Olympics athlete petting dog.

  • We are proud to announce that Dr. Barbara Bokhour, PhD, Co-Director of the Center for Health Optimization and Implementation Research (CHOIR) and leader of the Center for Evaluating Patient-Centered Care (EPCC), has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Health System Impact Award.

    Caucasian women with short, dark, curly hair.

  • BEDFORD, Mass. —Veterans at VA Bedford will benefit from a generous donation of $2,200 in Patriot Bucks from the BPOE Lexington-Waltham Lodge #2204, thanks to a Freedom Grant from the Elks National Veterans Service Commission and additional Lodge contributions.

    Donation was presented by BPOE Lexington-Waltham Lodge #220

  • BEDFORD—Mass Black History Month is a time to recognize the service, contributions, and resilience of African Americans throughout history.

    Three African Americans, two men and one female. An American flag place holder for fourth contributor to the story.

  • BEDFORD, Massachusetts— Did you know that 350,000 women served in the military during World War II?

    Mel Bloom, the Founder and CEO of the 3-5-0 Girls and a U.S. Air Force veteran with a special pop-up exhibit at the VA Bedford Crossroads.