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  • Starting in March 2026, the Syracuse VA Medical Center will introduce Park a Prescription, giving Veterans greater control over when their medications are filled and mailed.

    VA graphic with a car and parking sign. Text reads "Park A Prescription: Starting in March 2026".

  • Veterans across the Syracuse VA Health Care System are finding new hope through a holistic pain program that’s helping them regain comfort, mobility, and quality of life.

    Woman in a hospital room holding a spiral bound booklet.

  • 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.

    Syracuse VA 5A ribbon cutting

  • 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.

    Johnny Water at SVAMC

  • 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.

    VA Staff at Meal Site with community partner

  • 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.

    Syracuse VA CLC grand opening

  • 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.

    Kimberly Walters with Syracuse VA Medical Center Spinal Cord Injury staff.

  • 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.

    Mr. Raymond Hanley holds a certificate from Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, extending heartfelt wishes for a happy 100th birthday.

  • 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

    Volunteer Sharon West aids John Hilpl, a U.S. Navy Veteran from Dexter, NY cast his absentee ballot