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| February 1, 2010 |
Canandaigua VA Medical Center to Host "Birds of Prey" Exhibit
On February 17, the Canandaigua VA Medical Center will host a “Birds of Prey” exhibit. “Liberty” an American Bald Eagle will be featured during the exhibit. This event will be held in the Canandaigua VA Medical Center Building 5 Auditorium starting at 2:00 pm. The public is invited to attend.
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| January 29, 2010 |
Canandaigua VA and Community Partners Developing Expanded Services for Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has selected the Finger Lakes Addictions Counseling and Referral Agency, Inc., and Cazenovia Recovery Systems to develop supportive housing for homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families. This new housing model will be geared towards enabling Veterans to achieve self-sufficiency and live independently in the shortest possible timeframe, maximizing the number of Veterans served.
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| January 27, 2010 |
Canandaigua VA Medical Center to Honor Hospitalized Veterans
The annual “National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans” week of events will be held
February 8 -14. Canandaigua VA Medical Center Voluntary Service, in conjunction with several other sponsors, will be hosting a variety of activities for Hospitalized Veterans.
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| January 19, 2010 |
Canandaigua VA Medical Center to Host Art Show
Artwork by Veterans will be on display to the public at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center on March 10, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. It is estimated that over 60 pieces of art from among 25 different categories will be exhibited.
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| January 15, 2010 |
Local Toastmasters Club Open to Community
VA Voices, a local chapter of Toastmasters International, recently opened up its membership to any adult who wishes to improve their leadership and public speaking skills. The club meets, on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Meetings start promptly at 4:15pm and last for one hour.
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| January 14, 2010 |
Canandaigua VA Medical Center Community Forum
On February 11, the Canandaigua VA Medical Center will host a Community Forum. The forum will be held in the Building 5 Auditorium starting at 7:00 p.m.
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| January 11, 2010 |
Downstairs Cabaret Theater at Canandaigua VA Medical Center
On January 19, the Downstairs Cabaret Theater will present a selection of medleys from the musical “Swing for Victory”. The program will be held in the Canandaigua VA Medical Center Building 5 Auditorium starting at 1:00 p.m. The program is open to the public and is free of charge .
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| January 8, 2010 |
Canandaigua VA Medical Center Hosts "Learning Circles" For Veterans and Their Families
The VA Medical Center at Canandaigua has established a “Learning Circle” program for Veterans, their families and VA staff members. Any Veteran interested in participating in a Learning Circle please contact Shirleen Bennett RN, MS Clinical Instructor/Veteran Health Education at (585) - 393-7539.
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| January 6, 2010 |
H1N1 Vaccine Available to Veterans
The Canandaigua VA Medical Center and Rochester VA Outpatient Clinic have scheduled weekly H1N1 Vaccine clinics for Veterans. The Canandaigua VA Medical Center is located at 400 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua, NY 14424. The Rochester VA Outpatient Clinic is located at 465 Westfall Road Rochester, NY 14620.
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| December 30, 2009 |
Canandaigua VA Medical Center and Rochester VA Outpatient Clinic Pharmacy
To enhance customer service, patients of the Canandaigua VA Medical Center and Rochester VA Outpatient Clinic calling the Outpatient Pharmacy are advised that calls to these locations are being routed to the Pharmacy Customer Care Center.
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| December 29, 2009 |
Canandaigua VA Medical Center to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King
On January 14, the Canandaigua VA Medical Center will present an Ecumenical Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King. This event will be held in the Building 5 Auditorium starting at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
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| December 3, 2009 |
Kwanzaa Celebration at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center
On Tuesday December 29, the Recreation Therapy Department at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center invites persons of all ages to the Building 5 Auditorium to celebrate Kwanzaa. This hour-long program starts at 2 p.m. and is free of charge.
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| December 2, 2009 |
Canandaigua VA Medical Center Host Gift Shop
On November 22 - 23, the American Legion Auxiliary sponsored a holiday gift shop at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center.
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| November 24, 2009 |
Canandaigua VA Medical Center to Hold a Pearl Harbor Remembrance
On December 7, at 2:00 p.m. the Canandaigua VA Medical Center will hold an
Inter Faith Prayer Pearl Harbor Remembrance ceremony. This event is open to the public and will be held in the Building #5 Auditorium.
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| November 19, 2009 |
Canandaigua VA Medical Center Celebrates Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month
On November 27, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. the Canandaigua VA Medical Center will present a program celebrating Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month.
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| November 16, 2009 |
Canandaigua VA Medical Center Holiday Gift Wrap & Distribution
This year’s Canandaigua VA Medical Center “Gift Wrap” will be held on Wednesday December 9, from 1- 4 p.m. in the medical center’s Building 5 Auditorium. Approximately 150 volunteers are expected to help wrap gifts.
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| October 27, 2009 |
Canandaigua VA Medical Center Employee is Recognized by National Organization
Mary Westerman, RN was recently recognized by Planetree at their national conference, receiving the Spirit of Planetree Caregiver Award.
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| October 26, 2009 |
Canandaigua VA Medical Center Deer Hides for Veterans Program
Each year the New York State Elks Lodges collect deer hides for their Craft and Therapy programs that are used in VA Hospitals. The Canandaigua VA Medical Center is designated a collection site for deer hides.
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| October 14, 2009 |
Canandaigua VA Medical Center Veterans Day Activities
The following activities are scheduled to take place at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center in celebration of Veterans Day.
“Lincoln’s Legacy at VA” - November 9 – 13 Building 5 auditorium from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m / “Missing Man Ceremony” - November 11, Building #5 Auditorium @ 10:00 a.m. / “Open House Celebration for all Female Veterans”- November 11, Building 5 Auditorium @ 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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| October 5, 2009 |
Re-Creation’s "LOVE!” show will appear at the
Canandaigua VA Medical Center
The Recreation Therapy Department at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center (VAMC) announced today that
Re-Creation’s "LOVE!” show will appear at the Canandaigua VAMC on Monday November 2 in the Building 5 Auditorium, bringing a new stage presentation to hospitalized veterans and their guests. The program begins at 2 p.m.
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| September 22, 2009 |
Canandaigua VA Medical Center Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
On Wednesday October 7, the Canandaigua VA Medical Center will be hosting a program celebrating Hispanic Heritage month. The program will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the Building 5 auditorium. Read More... |
| September 14, 2009 |
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Traveling Exhibition
On Display at Canandaigua VA Medical Center
Congress established the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (ALBC) to promote this historic anniversary. Lincoln’s Legacy will initially be displayed in the front lobby of the VA Central Office in Washington, D.C., February 16 – 27, 2009. Read More... |
| September 11, 2009 |
Canandaigua VA Medical Center to Host Veteran and Family Education Health Fair
On September 29, the Canandaigua VA Medical Center will host a Veteran and Family Health Education Fair. The event will be held from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Building 5 auditorium. . Read More... |
| September 1, 2009 |
Canandaigua VA Medical Center Offers Support and Family Education Program
The SUPPORT and FAMILY EDUCATION- S.A.F.E.—PROGRAM: Mental Health Facts for Families is a series of confidential workshops provided at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center and Rochester VA Outpatient Clinic for family members and friends. Read More... |
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| February 5, 2010 |
VA Western New York Healthcare System Invites Community To "Salute Veterans"
VA Western New York Healthcare System invites the public to participate in an open-house at the Buffalo site, 3495 Bailey Ave. on Feb. 12, during the National Salute to Veteran Patients.
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| February 1, 2010 |
Black History Month Celebrated at VA Western New York Healthcare System
VA Western New York Healthcare System proudly joins the Nation in celebrating Black History Month
in February with events scheduled at Buffalo and Batavia sites.
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| January 26, 2010 |
VA Western New York Healthcare System Holds Four Chaplains Interfaith Service
VA Western New York Healthcare System will hold a service for Veterans, employees and the
community, Sunday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. at the Buffalo site, 3495 Bailey Ave. in Freedom Hall,
Room 301 in remembrance of the Four Chaplains who lost their lives during an extraordinary act of
heroism during World War II.
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| January 26, 2010 |
VA Western New York Healthcare System Hosts Veterans Creative Arts Festival
VA Western New York Healthcare System’s Buffalo site, 3495 Bailey Avenue, will host the local Veterans Creative Arts Festival on Monday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Freedom Hall (Room 301).
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| January 25, 2010 |
Local VA Gets Infusion of ARRA Funds
VA Western New York Healthcare System has received an infusion of federal dollars as a result of funds allocated under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. At 1 p.m. Feb. 1, media are invited to join local congressional representatives to view construction in progress .
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| January 21, 2010 |
VA Western NY Healthcare System Schedules Walk-In H1n1 Flu Vaccine Clinic
Veterans enrolled in VA Health Care may obtain the H1N1 flu vaccine at a walk-in clinic on Saturday, January 30, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at VA Western New York Healthcare System, 3495 Bailey Avenue in Buffalo.
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| December 21, 2009 |
82nd Airborne Distributes Gifts to Veterans
In the giving spirit of the holidays, members of the 82nd Airborne Niagara Frontier Chapter will be distributing gifts to patient units at the Buffalo VA, 3495 Bailey Avenue.
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| December 18, 2009 |
Dr. Terri Julian Honored By Congressman Eric J. J. Massa
A Congressional Proclamation was presented to Dr. Terri Julian, Program Manager, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Residential Programs at VA Western New York Healthcare System Wednesday, December 16, 2009 by William “Doc” Schmitz, Veteran Representative to Congressman Eric J. J. Massa, 29th District New York.
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| December 3, 2009 |
Full Court Press for Veterans UB vs. Army Game Tip Off for Veterans Sports Season
Veterans from VA Western New York Healthcare System will attend UB men’s basketball game vs. Army
tonight at Alumni Arena, the first of many UB women’s and men’s basketball games they will attend as a
result of a ticket donation from SUNY @ Buffalo Athletic Department coordinated through Erie County
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| November 24, 2009 |
VA Western New York Healthcare System Begins New Program for Families of Veterans
VA Western New York Healthcare System is proud to begin its new program Support and Family
Education, or S.A.F.E, for family members of veterans who deal with mental illness. SAFE is a free program that meets every other Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. beginning
December 15, 2009 and ending August 24, 2010
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| November 23, 2009 |
VA Holds Nursing Open House Sessions in Buffalo and Batavia
Nurses looking for a rewarding career serving America’s heroes, are invited to attend one of the
upcoming Nursing Open House Sessions in Buffalo or Batavia at VA Western New York Healthcare System.
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| November 17, 2009 |
Vet Outreach Center Moved to New Location
The Department of Veterans Affairs Buffalo Vet Center moved to a new location, 2372 Sweet Home Road.
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| November 16, 2009 |
Thanksgiving Dinner for Veterans
Thanksgiving dinner will be served to homeless and other needy veterans and their families,
Sunday, November 22, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Buffalo VA, 3495 Bailey Avenue in
Buffalo, New York.
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| November 16, 2009 |
Buffalo VA Healthcare Sysem Awarded Energy Star
The Buffalo site of VA Western New York Healthcare System was awarded the Energy Star Label by the US Environmental Protection Agency. The facility has been included in the list of Energy Star labeled buildings & plants on the USEPA Energy Star website.
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| November 12, 2009 |
Buffalo VA Wins National Prosthetics Facility of the Year
VA Western New York Healthcare System at Buffalo will be presented the National Prosthetic Facility of the Year Award selected amongst all VA medical centers in the United States on National Prosthetics Day, Monday, November 16.
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| November 6, 2009 |
New Vans for Veterans
Veterans in Western New York will have a new van that will transport them to and from medical
appointments at VA WNY Healthcare System. A special presentation will take place on Monday,
November 9 at 9:30am at the Buffalo VA, 3495 Bailey Avenue, outside Veterans Park.
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| November 4, 2009 |
Caregiver Recognition and Health Care Decision Month Celebrated at VA WNY Healthcare System
VA Western NY Healthcare System’s Dementia and Palliative Care will host Caregiver Recognition and Health Care Decision throughout the month of November. The Buffalo and Batavia sites will have events for Veterans’ families, caregivers and employees to enjoy.
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| October 22, 2009 |
Re-creation USA Will Be Visiting Veterans
All Veterans are encouraged to experience Re-creation’s song and dance performances on Tuesday, at 6:30pm October 27, 2009 in Buffalo, and Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 2:00pm in Batavia.
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| October 20, 2009 |
Veterans Service Organizations Enhance Programs for Veterans
Buffalo site Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Service Organizations will be recognized Wednesday, October 21 at the Hearthstone Manor, Dick Road, Depew at 6:30 pm for their contributions.
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| October 14, 2009 |
Veterans Day Celebrated at VA WNY healthcare System
VA Western New York Healthcare System is celebrating Veterans Day at the Batavia and Buffalo
sites. All Veterans are encouraged to wear their medals as America recognizes Veterans on
Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2009.
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| October 14, 2009 |
Additional Walk-In Flu Vaccine Clinic for Veterans
Veterans enrolled in VA health care may obtain flu vaccines at upcoming walk-in clinics
scheduled from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm the following dates:
Saturday, October 24 / Saturday, November 7 / Wednesday, November 11 in Buffalo
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| October 2, 2009 |
Protect Your Family by Talking Care of Yourself
Anonymous Mental Health Education and Self-Assessment Session. Stop by
3495 Bailey Avenue, Freedom Hall, room 301 from 1:30-4:30pm on October 13 and take the self-
assessment, ask questions, and take home some brochures.
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| September 29, 2009 |
New VA Associate Director Appointed
The Department of Veterans Affairs has appointed Jason C. Petti, MSHA as associate medical center
director, VA Western New York Healthcare System.
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| September 28, 2009 |
Program to Assist Mental Health Professionals with Veterans Suicidality
Department of Veterans Affairs, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Social Work and
NY State Office of Mental Health are hosting a free conference
entitled: Risk Assessment and Treatment of Veteran’s Suicidality taking place on Wednesday, September 30, 8:45am -
4:30pm at the Buffalo Psychiatric Center, Butler Hall, 400 Forest Avenue, Buffalo.
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| September 18, 2009 |
Walk-In Flu Vaccine Clinic for Veterans
Veterans enrolled in VA health care may obtain flu vaccines at upcoming walk-in clinics
scheduled from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm the following dates:
September 26 & 27,
October 3, October 12
at VA Western New York Healthcare System, 3495 Bailey Avenue in Buffalo. The vaccines will be
available at Desk 4 located on the first floor.
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| September 4, 2009 |
September 11 and Memorial Walkway Ceremony Held at Batavia VA
VA Western New York Healthcare System will hold a September 11 Commemorative Ceremony and
Memorial Walkway Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 11 at the Batavia site, 222 Richmond Avenue.
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| September 4, 2009 |
Vets Try Fly Fishing
Veterans will have the opportunity to try fly fishing with the support of VA WNY Healthcare
System’s recreation therapy and The Lake Erie Chapter of the Federation of Fly Fishers on Sunday, September 13 at 1260 Sturgeon Point Road in Derby from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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| September 2, 2009 |
Honoring Our Veterans and Troops
VA Western New York Healthcare System will host its fourth family picnic, “Honoring Our Veterans
and Troops – A Family Celebration of Freedom” on Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. on the grounds of the VA Medical Center, 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo.
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