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The Syracuse VA Medical Center officially opened its newly renovated 5A Medical-Surgery Inpatient Unit on Tuesday, December 2, marking a major milestone in ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of care provided to Veterans.

The Syracuse VA is proud to announce that Johnny Waters, one of our dedicated employees, has been named the 2025 Onondaga County Veteran of the Year.

The Syracuse VA Medical Center’s Military to VA (M2VA) Program is proud to partner with Syracuse University to launch the Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program beginning in the 2025–2026 academic year.

The Syracuse VA Medical Center Homeless Team conducted a successful and wide-reaching Surge Event on Wednesday, August 6, bringing critical resources and support directly to Veterans experiencing homelessness in Oswego and Cayuga Counties.

The Syracuse VA Medical Center proudly celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated Community Living Center (CLC), marking the completion of a year-long project focused on enhancing the comfort, care, and quality of life for our nation’s Veterans.

The Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) unit at the Syracuse VA Medical Center was honored with an I CARE Award, presented by Kimberly Walters, a U.S. Army Veteran who has spent some time in the unit’s care.

The Syracuse VA Medical Center was honored to celebrate a milestone birthday for Mr. Raymond Hanley, a distinguished U.S. Navy, and World War II Veteran, who turned 100 years old on Friday, January 3, 2025.

In a dedicated effort to empower Veterans to participate in the democratic process, volunteers at the Syracuse VA Medical Center are assisting Community Living Center (CLC) residents with completing their absentee ballots

Did you know that lung cancer is the deadliest cancer among Veterans, but lung cancer screening can save lives.

Syracuse VA will is shifting to single patient rooms on floors 6B, 6C, and 7B effective Tuesday, October 17, 2023.