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This past weekend, the VA Providence Healthcare System hosted a successful PACT Act event at the Woonsocket Elks Lodge, bringing essential resources and support directly to our Veteran community.

VA Providence Public Affairs Specialist Justyn Charon explains VA Benefits to a Veteran.

This week, the VA Providence Police conducted their quarterly weapons training, sharpening their skills and ensuring they are always prepared to keep our Veterans, staff, and facility safe.

VA Providence Police pose for a photo during their quarterly weapons training.

On Thursday, VA Providence’s enrollment team braved the cold to attend the Mid-Winter Veteran Resource Fair at the CCRI Newport Campus Atrium, bringing vital information and assistance directly to Veterans in the community.

VA Providence staff help a Veteran enroll in VA Healthcare during the Mid-Winter Veterans Resource Fair in Newport, RI.

At VA Providence, we empower Veterans to become active partners in their healthcare journey with MyHealtheVet—a secure and convenient online portal for managing your health anytime, anywhere.

This week, VA Providence joined forces with the Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services (RIOVS) and Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island (MOWRI) for a special Veteran’s Café event at the American Legion Post in Woonsocket, RI.

VA Providence's Justyn Charon helps a Veteran fill out a VA Providence enrollment application.

This past weekend, VA Providence Women Veterans Program Manager Joanne Barrett was accompanied by Christine Dunn from the Central Western Massachusetts VA at Joint Base Cape Cod to share valuable information about VA benefits and services available to service members.

VA Providence's Joanne Barrett (Right) along with Christine Dunn (Left) from the Central Western Massachusetts VA at Joint Base Cape Cod.

This week, Director Lawrence Connell and Dr. Noah Philip were interviewed by Barbara Morse of WJAR NBC 10, discussing Dr. Philip’s recent trip to Ukraine where he trained healthcare professionals on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

VA Providence Director Lawrence Connell speaks with WJAR Barbara Morse from his office.

This past Sunday, VA Providence proudly attended the Rhode Island National Guard’s Bravo Battery, 1/103rd Field Artillery Unit event to provide valuable information on VA benefits to the Soldiers of the unit.

The Providence Vet Center's Ed Smith provides an update on their services to Soldiers during the event.

This past weekend, the VA Providence Outreach Team attended the Rhode Island National Guard Retiree Association's quarterly meeting to connect with retired service members and share vital information about enrollment at VA Providence.

The VA Providence outreach table is setup and prepared to receive Veterans.

This past Wednesday, VA Providence had the honor of attending the Veteran Café at the William Shields American Legion Post in Warwick, RI.

VA Providence's Michelle Henderson waits for Veterans to stop by the table at the Veteran Café in Warwick, RI.