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The Canandaigua VA Voluntary Service (VAVS) Executive Committee presented its annual “Staff Award of Excellence” on August 24th to Carol Thompson, Advanced Illness Care Coordinator at the Canandaigua VA.

Carol and VAVS executive committee

The PACT Act is a historic new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances.

Soldiers, with details on new Pact Act

Valerie had been searching for years on how to bring her brother Larry home.

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Construction is projected to be complete late fall 2022 and the hiring process to fill vacancies is starting already.

two pictures of a building under construction, sun shining through the skylight

VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System launched a single toll-free number, 1-800-877-6976, to connect Veterans to dedicated and aligned clinical and administrative staff 24/7.

bearded man accessing healthcare information via cellphone

October is Whole Health Month Meet Reginald Orme. Read his story on how Whole Health impacted his well-being and life.

Photo of Richard Orme

VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System asks Veterans, community residents and employees to join the two events planned for the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier to remember the First Responders, Post 9/11 combat Veterans and citizens who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

Graphic of Twin Towers 9/11 VA Remembers

VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System is enrolling Veterans into the Million Veteran Program, a national research program that studies how differences in genes, lifestyle and military experiences affect Veterans' health and illnesses.

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Welcome to our all-new VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System website that was designed with input from Veterans. We hope it will be easier for you to use and provide you a more positive online experience.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) are proud to team up with the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System to host the 40th National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG) in New York City this August 7-14, 2021.

40th National Veterans Wheelchair Games