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On Monday, November 20th, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough visited the VA Providence Healthcare System to meet with Veterans, facility leadership, and VA staff.

VA Secretary McDonough stops to take a selfie with Information Receptionist Miriam Sanchez

VA Providence Health Care had a special visit from the Boston Red Sox on November 10th, as part of the Veterans Day observance.

©2023 Photos by Cindy M. Loo/The Boston Red Sox

The Hyannis Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) of the VA Providence Healthcare System celebrated Veterans Day with a special event called “Veterans Helping Veterans” on November 11, 2023.

Hyannis CBOC Veterans Day Event

November is National Family Caregiver Support Month, a time to recognize and honor the family caregivers who provide vital support to our nation’s Veterans.

National Family Caregiver Support Month 2023

The VA Providence Healthcare System was featured on the The Rhode Show, WPRI (Channel 12), on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023.

Brianne Pedchenko and Amy Barrette from VA Providence's Nutrition Department make omelets for the hosts of The Rhode Show

On November 9th, VA Providence Healthcare System hosted a USMC Birthday celebration.

VA Providence USMC Birthday Celebration

On November 9th, VA Providence Healthcare System hosted a Veterans Day Observance that honored and celebrated the service and sacrifice of all Veterans who have served our country.

VA Providence Veterans Day Ceremony

National Radiologic Technology Week, which runs from November 5 to 11 this year, is an annual event that recognizes the vital role of radiology technicians in health care.

National Radiological Technology Week

VA Providence Healthcare System hosted a Post-Deployment Health Reassessment (PDHRA) for the Rhode Island Army National Guard's 43rd Military Police Brigade on November 5th, 2023.

Peggy Pionke, Readjustment Counsellor at the Providence Vet Center, speaks to a member of the 43rd MP Brigade about Vet Center services at the VA Providence PDHRA

November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and VA Providence Healthcare System is raising awareness and providing resources for veterans and staff members who are at risk or affected by lung cancer.

VA Providence Director Lawrence Connell with supporting National Lung Cancer Awareness month with a giant inflatable lung