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New York/New Jersey VA Health Care Network

 

VISN 2: Volunteer News Summer 2015

Syracuse Highlights
Veteran Volunteers event
Syracuse VA Medical Center got a head start on the 38th annual observance of VA’s National Salute to Veteran Patients week on Saturday, January 31st when national recording artist Ricky Lee performed for patients and staff in the medical center auditorium.
 
Veteran Volunteers event
Ventriloquist Larry Brennan provides fun and laughter to Veterans and staff at the medical center.
 
Wish List

- Black pocket combs
- Deodorant
- Shaving cream
- Sweatpants (medium, extralarge)
- Sweatshirts (medium)
- Briefs (large)
- Shorts (small, medium, large, 2X, 3X)


 
Veteran Volunteers event
Irene Rohde, President of the New York State Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ladies Auxiliary presented Dr. Asif Ali, Chief of Staff (left) and Robert Mclean, Acting Voluntary Service Manager (right) with a donation to help meet the special needs of VA patients and families.
 
Veteran Volunteers event
Featuring Rosie and Gigi! These Pet Therapy dogs provide affection and support to hospitalized Veterans and outpatients.
 
Veteran Volunteers event
National recording artist Ricky Lee (standing fourth from left) visits with members of the Combat Vets Association and Combat Vets Auxiliary. The organization helped sponsor the artist’s visit to the medical center.
 


19th Annual Creative Arts Show
The 19th Annual Creative Arts show was held at the medical center with approximately 80 participants.
First place entries have qualified to be included in the VA National Creative Arts Competition to be held later this year.
Veteran Volunteers event

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Director's Message | Thanks to VA Volunteers
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