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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.

  • The VA Providence Healthcare System reached an exciting milestone last Friday as leaders, staff, community partners, and Veterans gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Bourne Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).

    Digital Artistic rendering of the new Bourne Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).

  • VA Providence Veterans stirred up some holiday cheer on December 2 as the Healthy Teaching Kitchen (HTK) team hosted a festive Holiday Cooking Class designed to help Veterans enjoy the season with balanced, nutritious meals.

    VA Providence Dietitian Lily Curreri tells Veterans about all of the healthy eating options they have during the holidays.

  • U.S. Army Veteran Daymon Jones is finding a meaningful way to support his fellow Veterans by transforming a surplus of apples from the HPACT Community Garden into wholesome, homemade applesauce.

    U.S. Army Veteran Daymon Jones making apple sauce from apples he harvested from the VA Providence HPACT community garden.

  • This holiday season, Veterans served by the VA Providence Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team (HPACT) received an unexpected boost of warmth and comfort thanks to the generosity of the Jonn PBR DuClau Memorial Foundation.

    VA Providence's Kevin Price (Left), Amanda DuClau (Center), and Christina Hennessey (Right) pose with donated items.

  • Women Veterans from across the region gathered for a heartfelt and inspiring afternoon during the “Giving Thanks for Our Sheroes” celebration hosted by the Veterans Association of Bristol County.

    Women Warriors pose with their handmade crafts.

  • The VA Providence Healthcare System proudly celebrated Caregiver Support Appreciation Day, honoring the compassion and commitment of the caregivers who stand beside our Veterans every day.

    VA Providence Director Lawrence Connell speaks to Caregivers about their importance to our Veterans.

  • VA Providence hosted its Fall Edition of VetConnect, a cornerstone outreach event designed to connect Veterans with resources, benefits, and leadership in one place.

    VA Providence's Ashley Spellman leads the discussion during the town hall portion of the event.

  • VA Providence celebrated fifteen expecting and new Veteran mothers during a heartwarming Baby Shower hosted by Women Veterans Program Manager Joanne Barrett.

    VA Providence's Joanne Barrett speaks to expecting families during the baby shower.

  • A new Disabled American Veterans (DAV) transportation vehicle, generously donated by Philip H. Zifcak and family, will help ensure that local Veterans have reliable access to their appointments at the VA Providence Healthcare System.

    VA Providence Director Lawrence Connell accepts the keys from DAV Leadership.

  • Director Lawrence Connell and members of the VA Providence outreach team attended the Regional VA Veterans Day Ceremony at Bristol Community College (BCC), hosted by the college’s Joseph A. Marshall Veterans Center.

    VA Providence Director Lawrence Connell (Right) presents Dr. Sedgwick Harris (Middle) with a Certificate from VA Secretary Doug Collins.