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VA Providence Healthcare System proudly celebrated Women’s History Month with a special event organized by Joanne Barrett, Women Veterans Program Manager, highlighting the courage, service, and legacy of women who served.

VA Providence's Joanne Barrett delivers opening remarks during the Women's History Celebration.

VA Providence Healthcare System was proud to support the Cape & the Islands Veteran Outreach Center (CIVOC) International Women’s Day event held this past Saturday at Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod.

VA Providence's Joanne Barrett speaks to Women Veterans in attendance during the event.

This week VA Providence reaffirmed its commitment to Women Veterans through the Women Veterans Support Group, creating a safe space for connection, support, and empowerment.

VA Providence's Joanne Barrett speaks with Veterans from her office during the focus group.

A single donation can save up to three lives, and VA Providence called on staff, Veterans, and community members to step up at our Be a Hero: Blood Drive.

The blood drive collected 32 donations—potentially saving up to 96 lives.

VA Providence proudly celebrated Black History Month with an inspiring event recognizing the invaluable contributions of Black Veterans throughout history.

VA Providence's Patient Advocate Michael Norde hosts the Black History Month Celebration.

Caregivers are the backbone of Veteran support, and VA Providence made sure they felt seen and supported at the Caring for Those Who Care informational event at CCRI’s Knight Campus.

Attendees mingle and meet with resource available at the Caregiver Expo.

VA Providence teamed up with Bristol Community College and the Warrior Scholar Project to help Veterans and military-connected students navigate their academic journeys.

VA Providence's Justyn Charon speaks to Bristol Community College students about VA Healthcare.

This past weekend VA Providence teamed up with the Veterans Benefits Administration and the South Kingstown Elks Lodge Veterans Committee to host a PACT Act event in Wakefield, ensuring local Veterans had access to the benefits they’ve earned.

VA Providence's Michelle Henderson (left) and Joanne Barrett (right) help enroll two Veterans during the PACT Act Event.

VA Providence extends a heartfelt thank you to Bill and Holly Applegate of the Rotary Club of Providence for their thoughtful generosity in delivering Valentine’s Day cards for our inpatient Veterans.

Members from the Rotary Club of Providence deliver Valentines Day cards for VA Providence Veterans.

This past weekend, VA Providence hit the road to bring vital PACT Act information directly to Veteran in Smithfield, Rhode Island, hosting an outreach event that saw over 50 Veterans in attendance.

VA Providence's Joanne Barrett enrolls a Veteran into the VA Providence Healthcare System.