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BEDFORD, Mass. —Veterans at VA Bedford will benefit from a generous donation of $2,200 in Patriot Bucks from the BPOE Lexington-Waltham Lodge #2204, thanks to a Freedom Grant from the Elks National Veterans Service Commission and additional Lodge contributions.

Donation was presented by BPOE Lexington-Waltham Lodge #220

BEDFORD—Mass Black History Month is a time to recognize the service, contributions, and resilience of African Americans throughout history.

Three African Americans, two men and one female. An American flag place holder for fourth contributor to the story.

BEDFORD, Massachusetts— Did you know that 350,000 women served in the military during World War II?

Mel Bloom, the Founder and CEO of the 3-5-0 Girls and a U.S. Air Force veteran with a special pop-up exhibit at the VA Bedford Crossroads.

BEDFORD, Mass— On Monday, December 16, 2024, the VA Bedford Healthcare System received a generous $20,000 donation from Massachusetts-based nonprofit Vettes to Vets, a group dedicated to supporting Veterans for over two decades.

Four people, 2 men and 2 women, in from of the American and Department of Veterans Affairs flags.

BEDFORD, Mass—Thirty-eight faculty and trainees from VA Bedford Healthcare System took part in the prestigious “Collaborative Co-Teaching: Engaging Learners across Health Care Professions” program, hosted by Harvard Medical School (HMS) and Brigham and Women’s Hospital on September 20.

At the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in Bedford, MA, holiday cheer shines a little brighter this year, thanks to Nursing Assistant Laura Filep.

Handmade wooden ornaments in triangular shape of folded American flag with name.

In November, we take time to honor the brave men and women who have served our country.

VA Bedford ELT with CDCE and MA Team, VA PD, Red Sox Hall of Famer Rich Gedman, Boston 25 News Meteorologist, Kevin Lemanowitcz and UMass Mascot.

Bedford— VA Bedford Healthcare System marked a significant milestone in its commitment to veteran health by hosting its first-ever Overdose Awareness Week at the Crossroads from September 4-6, 2024.

Members of the Pain Management Committee responsible for first ever opioid awareness week at V.A. Bedford.

SALT LAKE CITY — Five Veterans of VA Bedford Healthcare System participated in the 38thNational Veterans Golden Age Games (Golden Age Games) August 24 – 29 in Salt Lake City, Utah, bringing home a total of 13 gold, silver, and bronze medals.

Elva Alvarado, and her female doubles pickleball partner, show off their gold medals.

We were so happy to have so many Veterans and family members join us for the Longest Day.

Veterans at the Longest Day