Stories | VA Providence Health Care

Opportunity Knocking: The CWT Job Fair

On October 3rd, the VA Providence Medical Center became a hub of hope and opportunity as it opened its doors to host the Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) job fair hosted by the Employment Resource Center's Program Manager Kim Kralicky and her team.

2023 Mental Health Summit

The 2023 Mental Health Summit, organized by Kim Ferrante our Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator, was held on September 26th at the West Warwick Public Library.

Providence VA HCS Director Lawrence Connell and Kim Ferrante, Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator, presenting at the 2023 Mental Health Summit

Enhanced Accountability: VA Providence Police Roll out Body Cameras

In a significant step towards enhancing transparency and accountability, the VA Providence Police Department began implementing the use of body cameras on September 11, 2023.

(Left to Right) VA Providence Police Officers Mena-Torres and Juda with Sergeant Yekelchik

Have It Your Way - at the Providence VA

Room Service starts officially on Wednesday, 27 September 2023 for inpatient Veterans at the Providence VAMC.

Chef Jorge L. Pabon-Ortiz and Chef Michael Smith prepare Chicken Alfredo ordered by a patient in 5B

VA Providence Launches Age FIT

VA Providence cut the ribbon, Monday October 2nd on our Age-Friendly wing on the 6th floor known as Age FIT, for age friendly integrative teams.

Inaugurating service on the VA Providence Age FIT, are, left to right, Assistant Nurse Manager Lisa Mallette, VA Providence Director Lawrence Connell, Nurse Manager Ashley Spellman, GEC Chief Dr. Julio Deffilo, Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Hopgood and occupational Therapist Haley Gardiner.