Stories

Sharing Moments That Inspire: Every day at VA Providence, Veterans, staff, and community partners make a difference. Here, we spotlight their stories — from personal triumphs and innovative research to compassionate care and meaningful outreach. These moments reflect the dedication and heart behind our mission to serve those who served.

VA Providence’s Caregiver Support team hosted a group session specifically for Veterans who are caring for loved ones.

VA Providence's Ellen Fitzgerald-McCallum speaks to a Veteran.

VA Providence's Sim Lab recently hosted a comprehensive hands-on Nursing Skills Fair that provided invaluable educational opportunities for our dedicated healthcare staff.

VA Providence employees discuss new best practices.

VA Providence celebrated Florence Nightingale’s birthday—the founder of modern nursing—by honoring the compassion and dedication of our nursing staff during a special Blessing of the Hands ceremony.

VA Providence's John Deckro has his hands blessed by Chaplain East.

VA Providence was honored to host American Legion National Commander James “Jim” LaCoursiere for a tour of our facility.

Associate Director Erin Clare Sears tells American Legion National Commander James

VA Providence welcomed Disabled American Veterans (DAV) National Service Director Jim Marszalek, a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran, for an in-depth tour of our medical center.

Acting Associate Director of Patient Care/Nurse Executive Ashley Spellman speaks about the new hemodialysis wing during the tour.

VA Providence proudly joined NASA Citizen Science, SciStarter, and the Association for the Advancement of Participatory Sciences to celebrate Citizen Science Month.

Kim Ferrante (VA Providence), NASA Scientists, and Veteran Danny Roylance take part in a NASA experiment.

VA Providence’s enrollment team joined the Rhode Island Office of Veteran Services this Wednesday at American Legion Post 43 in Warwick for another successful Veterans Café.

Justyn Charon (VA Providence) speaks to Veterans about the benefits of enrolling in VA Healthcare.

Please be advised that the Valley Street entrance to the VA Providence campus will be closed starting Thursday, April 24, due to construction.

VA Providence's Valley Street Entrance will be closing on Thursday, April 24th, 2025.

On Saturday, April 5th, the VA Providence Healthcare System joined forces with American Legion Post 303 in Swansea, MA, for a PACT Act event that drew in 27 Veterans from the community.

Jeannine Campbell (Left) and Joanne Barrett (Right) assist Veteran with VA enrollment.

This past weekend, VA Providence brought critical information and support directly to Veterans in Washington County by hosting a successful PACT Act outreach event at the Westerly Elks Lodge.

Veterans gather prior to speaking with VA Representatives during the PACT Act event.