News releases
News Releases for VA Manchester health care.
PACT Act Claims Assistance, Toxic Exposures Screenings Clinic and Town Halls to be held at Littleton’s VFW Post 816 with Veterans Affairs Officials
April 12, 2024A free event for Veterans seeking guidance on the PACT Act of 2022 (also known as the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act) takes place April 19, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at VFW Post 816 in Littleton, New Hampshire
Veteran suicide prevention is everyone’s business
April 12, 2024Veteran suicide prevention coalitions are being developed in your communities. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) identified reaching Veterans in their hometowns extends the reach to connect with Veterans through support with our community partners.
Visualization helps underscore colon hazards
March 13, 2024VA Manchester hosted a resource and information event March 6, 2024, to draw attention to the signs and symptoms of colon cancer as well as screening options to help save lives.
In one of the largest ever expansions of VA care, all toxin exposed Veterans are now eligible for care
March 05, 2024Today, VA announced that all Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military – at home or abroad – are now eligible to enroll directly in VA health care.
VA Manchester Healthcare System recognizes Veterans during National Salute to Veteran Patients week
February 09, 2024Today, the Manchester VA Medical Center announces it will recognize and honor Veterans from Feb. 12-16, 2024, during National Salute to Veteran Patients by visiting with medical center patients, promoting volunteer opportunities, and accepting Valentine’s Day cards to give to all Veterans.
VA Medical Center employees participate in Manchester homelessness outreach
January 30, 2024“Homeless outreach is easily the most powerful part of my job,” shared Ronald Lorek, Jr., Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program peer support, VA Manchester Healthcare System.
Registered Nurse Rosemary Rufo recognized for excellence in patient care
January 16, 2024Manchester VA Medical Center senior leadership presented the DAISY Award to Rosemary Rufo, a registered nurse case manager, Jan. 10, 2024, for her extraordinary and compassionate care to a Veteran.
WWII centenarian receives military service letters 80 years apart
December 08, 2023As a young man growing up in Massachusetts, Alfred Pinell’s life changed when he received a letter in the mail March 15, 1943, stating his country needs him—and many others—to fight and protect our nation.
WWII veteran is on the receiving end of ‘Operation Hotel Bravo’
November 03, 2023Veteran Nelson Hutchings arrived on time for his scheduled doctor’s appointment but was quickly diverted to a different location as the logistical planning of the operation was underway.
VA Manchester employee graduates from 2023 Leadership VA program
October 27, 2023Shawn Rice, Safety and Emergency Management chief, recently graduated from the 2023 Leadership VA (LVA) Cohort Class. He is one of 95 leaders from across the VA enterprise recently recognized for completing the program.