VA Providence Healthcare System

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Welcome to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Providence VA Medical Center page. This page provides a forum for Veterans, servicemembers, and their spouses and children to learn about the Providence VAMC and VA. If you would like to learn more about the Providence VAMC or if you have specific questions about the facility, please visit our website, www.providence.va.gov,

the official source of information about the Providence VA Medical Center. The Providence VAMC aims to create an open discussion related to the content on this page and encourages helpful and useful comments. We will post and attempt to comment on legitimate questions and concerns regarding the protection, use, storage, or dissemination of personally-identifiable information (PII) or individually identifiable health information (IIHI). Please note that this is a moderated page, meaning that all comments will be reviewed for appropriate content. Comments that do not directly relate to the Providence VAMC system, including abusive or vulgar language, spam, hate speech, personal attacks, or similar content will be considered “off topic” and may not be posted on this channel. We reserve the right to determine which comments are acceptable for this page. We will however, post and attempt to comment on legitimate questions and concerns regarding VA's mission and the Department's efforts to provide Veteran benefits, health care, and burial and memorial services. Be aware that the comments published on all parts of this page—even when the commenter identifies himself or herself as a VA employee—are not to be considered official communications from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The responses, by nature, have to be general. The programs discussed are complicated and most rules will have exceptions and caveats. If you have a specific question about your specific situation, please visit https://iris.va.gov. While VA will not collect or retain comments on this page in our records, this is a public forum and any information provided in comments may be publicly available and the privacy policies of Facebook apply. Please remember that this is a public forum and any information provided in comments will be available to the general public. As such, please do not include personal details such as a veteran file number, social security number, or any other information you do not want to be available to the general public. If you choose to post personal information, you do so at your own risk. VA disclaims any liability for any loss or damage resulting from any comments posted on this page. This forum may not be used for the submission of any claim, demand, informal or formal complaint, or any other form of legal and/or administrative notice or process, or for the exhaustion of any legal and/or administrative remedy. If you have specific questions regarding a VA program that involves details you do not wish to share publicly please contact the program point of contact listed at https://iris.va.gov.

Today is National Naloxone Awareness Day — a reminder that naloxone saves lives.Naloxone can quickly restore normal brea...
06/06/2026

Today is National Naloxone Awareness Day — a reminder that naloxone saves lives.

Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing during an opioid overdose and is safe to use even if an overdose is not occurring.

Talk to your PACT team or pharmacy to learn how to obtain naloxone and receive overdose prevention education.

On this day in 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy. We honor the bravery and sacrifice of all who fought...
06/06/2026

On this day in 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy. We honor the bravery and sacrifice of all who fought on D-Day to defend freedom across the world.

Start your morning with something healthy and delicious!Join the VA Providence Healthcare System’s Healthy Teaching Kitc...
06/05/2026

Start your morning with something healthy and delicious!

Join the VA Providence Healthcare System’s Healthy Teaching Kitchen on Tuesday, June 9, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. as we continue our Anti-Inflammation Series with a live cooking demonstration featuring Breakfast Quinoa.

📞 RSVP by calling Nutrition & Food Services at (401) 457-1444. Space is limited!

New to VA? Start here.Join VA Providence on Friday, June 12 from 12–1 PM for a New Veteran Orientation. Enroll in VA hea...
06/04/2026

New to VA? Start here.

Join VA Providence on Friday, June 12 from 12–1 PM for a New Veteran Orientation. Enroll in VA health care, meet with VBA, and learn about the services available to you—all in one place.

Take the first step toward the benefits you earned.

Bristol, Rhode Island is home to the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the United States, dating back to 1...
06/03/2026

Bristol, Rhode Island is home to the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the United States, dating back to 1785 — making it one of America’s most patriotic communities.

As our nation approaches its 250th birthday, VA Providence is bringing Veteran benefits directly to this historic town through Freedom 250.

Join us to connect with VA Providence and VBA representatives for assistance with VA health care enrollment and disability claims.

📅 June 13, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Bristol Elks Lodge

Celebrate America’s 250th by making sure you’re receiving the benefits you earned defending it.

Looking for your next career opportunity?VA Providence is partnering with Ocean State Job Lot to help connect Veterans w...
06/02/2026

Looking for your next career opportunity?

VA Providence is partnering with Ocean State Job Lot to help connect Veterans with employment opportunities and valuable career resources during a special informational session on Tuesday, June 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Building 39 Computer Lab.

This event is open to all Veterans.

For more information, contact the Employment Resource Center at 401-273-7100 ext. 15017

June is PTSD Awareness Month. VA Providence is dedicated to helping Veterans heal and thrive through evidence-based care...
06/01/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month. VA Providence is dedicated to helping Veterans heal and thrive through evidence-based care, peer support, and community understanding. You are not alone.

Veterans and their families — join VA Providence for an exciting night of soccer as Rhode Island FC takes on Westchester...
06/01/2026

Veterans and their families — join VA Providence for an exciting night of soccer as Rhode Island FC takes on Westchester Soccer Club on Saturday, June 6th at 7:30 PM at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, RI.

Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Veterans may request up to 4 tickets per family.

To request tickets, email: [email protected]

Thank you for your service — we look forward to seeing you at the match.

05/29/2026

VA Providence Director Lawrence Connell recently introduced the community to the future home of VA Providence’s new MRI Building — a major investment in expanding access to advanced diagnostic imaging for Veterans across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.

The new facility will feature two state-of-the-art MRI systems and more than 13,000 square feet of new clinical and support space, helping improve access, reduce wait times and strengthen Veteran care for years to come.

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830 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, RI
02908

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