News releases
News Releases for VA Syracuse Health Care.
Syracuse VA Medical Center to Hold PACT Act and VA Enrollment Informational Meeting Friday, February 10th
February 01, 2023Event Hosted by Potsdam AMVETS Post 282
Syracuse VA Medical Center Exceeds National Goals for Providing Homeless Veterans with Permanent Housing
January 27, 2023141 Area Veterans no Longer Homeless
Syracuse VA Medical Center Director Selected as New Director of the San Diego VA Healthcare System
December 21, 2022Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the appointment of Dr. Frank Pearson as the new Director of the San Diego VA Healthcare System. Dr. Pearson has served as the Syracuse VA Director since June of 2020.
Syracuse VA Medical Center to Host PACT Act Informational Meeting
December 05, 2022Syracuse VA Medical Center will hold an event on Wednesday December 14 to help Veterans understand how they can get healthcare benefits under the PACT Act.
Syracuse VAMC and Altamont Corporation to Open Facility Providing Transitional Housing for Homeless Veterans
November 04, 2022Syracuse VA Medical Center and the Altamont Corporation will host a Grand Opening of a newly renovated facility providing transitional housing for homeless Veterans November 14, 2022, from 11:30am-2:30pm at 6590 Thompson Road in Syracuse.
Syracuse VA Police to Participate in Medication Take Back Day Saturday, October 29, 10am-2pm
October 24, 2022Syracuse VA Medical Center Police will help both Veterans and non-Veterans dispose of their old, unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
Dr. Steven Pflanz Named Deputy Chief of Staff at Syracuse VA Medical Center
October 24, 2022Dr. Steven E. Pflanz has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff at Syracuse VA Medical Center.
Syracuse VA Medical Center Honors SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
September 13, 2022Ceremony was held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the Medical Center
Syracuse VA Medical Center Announces VA Health Chat New Remote Health Software
July 29, 2022Syracuse VA Medical Center is implementing the use of the VA Health Chat App to provide online access to chat with VA healthcare staff when a Veteran has minor health questions, prescription questions, wants to schedule an appointment, has COVID-19 concerns, and more.
VHA Transitions to COVID-19 Operational Plan Implementing Health Protection Levels to Enhance Safety of Veterans, Visitors and Employees
May 24, 2022Syracuse VA Medical Center is implementing COVID-19 Health Protection Levels as part VA’s consistent, nationwide approach for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities to adjust COVID-19 safety protocols locally as needed.