Stories | VA Providence Health Care

On Memorial Day, Director Lawrence Connell of VA Providence joined Veterans, families, and community members at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery for the State of Rhode Island’s annual Memorial Day Commemoration.

VA Providence's Director Lawrence Connell stands at attention during the State of Rhode Island's Annual Memorial Day Commemoration.

This past week Director Lawrence Connell of VA Providence addressed the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) members at the beautiful Wyndham Newport.

Director Lawrence Connell engages with MOAA members at the Wyndham Newport during their quarterly luncheon.

As part of the ongoing security fence project, VA Providence will be closing the Armed Forces Blvd. entrance at Chalkstone Ave (Main Entrance) to the Providence VAMC.

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On Wednesday, Director Connell visited the New Bedford Vet Center to engage with Veterans and Vet Center staff, reinforcing his commitment to enhancing Veteran services.

Joanne Barrett, Women Veteran Program Manager at VA Providence, represented the VA Providence community at the 2024 Garden of Heroes Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Rhode Island State House this Memorial Day.

VA Providence's Women Veteran Program Manager, Joanne Barrett, attends the Garden of Heroes Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Rhode Island State House.

VA Providence proudly celebrated Research Week, culminating in the inspiring VA Providence Research Day.

VA Providence Researchers pose with their posters during Research Day.

VA Providence is bidding a heartfelt farewell to John Loughlin, our esteemed Public Affairs Officer, as he steps into retirement.

John Loughlin celebrates his retirement with VA Providence friends and colleagues.

This past Saturday the VA Providence enrollment team participated in the East Providence Veteran Expo, an event dedicated to connecting Veterans with essential resources and services.

Trisha Cote, VA Providence Enrollment Supervisor, meets with a local Veteran at the Veteran Expo.

On Friday, May 10th, Director Lawrence Connell of VA Providence attended the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) meeting to provide an update on the ongoing improvements and initiatives at VA Providence.

Director Lawrence Connell briefs MOAA members in North Kingstown, RI.

On May 8, 2024, Lawrence Connell, Director of VA Providence, visited the Providence Vet Center to strengthen ties and emphasize the critical mission of supporting Veterans and their families.

Director Connell visits with the Providence Vet Center.