News releases

The Manchester VA Medical Center held a Memorial Day Ceremony to honor, remember, and pay tribute to America’s military members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

The Department of Veterans Affairs held the Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Nursing and Advancement in Nursing Programs Ceremony in Washington, D.C., May 6, 2025.

“Our team works hard to keep the Manchester VA Medical Center going every day so that we can meet our mission of top-notch Veteran patient care,” stated VA Manchester Healthcare System Chief of Facilities Kent Eberhardt and supervisory general engineer.

The Manchester VA Medical Center hosted a Veteran Job and Information Fair, Feb. 26, 2025, to host an all-inclusive resource event ranging from career opportunities, vocational resources, and Veteran-specific support and well-being services.

The VA Manchester Healthcare System recognizes and honors hospitalized Veterans as part of National Salute to Veteran Patients week

The New Hampshire Hospital Association (NHHA) presented the prestigious James A. Hamilton Founder’s Award to VA Manchester Medical Center Director Kevin M. Forrest for outstanding service to health care for the people of New Hampshire during their annual meeting held Oct. 21, 2024, in Bretton Woods.

Today, VA Manchester Healthcare System announced that it has housed 120 Veterans experiencing homeless in New Hampshire this fiscal year.

VA Manchester Healthcare System senior leadership presented the DAISY Award to Registered Nurse Karen Parr with the Pulmonology Clinic on Sept. 10, 2024, for her extraordinary and compassionate patient care.

Slicing and dicing took center stage for Veterans enrolled in VA Manchester health care as they were entertained and educated on July 22, 2024, with a table full of fresh ingredients, sunshine brightening the medical center backdrop, and the scent of summer—a fired-up grill.