VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System

12/15/2025

12/11/2025

🩸 Blood Drive at the Canandaigua VA! 🩸

Join us on Wednesday, December 17th from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM in the Building 5 Auditorium for our VA Finger Lakes blood drive.

Your donation can help save lives—and it directly supports our Veterans and community. Walk-ins are welcome, and all are encouraged to participate.

Thank you for helping us make a difference! ❤️

Schedule today by calling 1-800-red-cross or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=14424&driveType=all

12/11/2025

Did you know that Veterans are eligible for VA burial benefits? These include burial in a VA national cemetery, a government-furnished headstone or marker, a burial flag, and perpetual gravesite care at no cost.
Learn more about VA benefits and eligibility:
https://www.cem.va.gov/veterans-and-families

12/10/2025

We are incredibly grateful for the generous support from this year’s Whitey's Golf Open, which entrusted $9,500 to VA Finger Lakes programs that directly support our Veterans:

⭐ $2,000 to the VA Food Pantry
⭐ $3,500 to the Homeless Program
⭐ $4,000 to our Mental Health & Su***de Prevention Programs

Prevention initiatives — including our Winter Blues pop-up shop and National Salute to Veterans Week in February.

A heartfelt thank you to all staff who showed up to welcome our donors and help fill their gratitude buckets. Your presence truly made a difference.

12/09/2025

Wreaths Across America – Volunteers Needed This Saturday

Yesterday, our team and community volunteers helped receive and unload more than 4,000 wreaths for Wreaths Across America at the Bath National Cemetery. Thank you to everyone who showed up and put in the hard work- we truly appreciate your support and dedication.

This Saturday, we’ll be placing all 4,000+ wreaths, and we’re seeking volunteers to help honor our Veterans. The ceremony begins at noon, but volunteers are welcome to arrive earlier.

If you’re able to lend a hand, we’d be grateful. Thank you for helping us ensure every Veteran is remembered.

https://www.weny.com/volunteers-unpack-thousand-of-wreaths-ahead-of-wreaths-across-america/video_f8ee6637-3270-4a2e-a554-d87789536c77.html

12/08/2025

Happy Holidays!

Our Bath Urgent Care will be closed on Christmas and New Years day.

For all urgent medical needs, please seek care at an alternative Urgent Care of Emergency Department.

12/08/2025

12/07/2025

Being a Caregiver is an act of love and commitment.

VA Finger Lakes offers guidance, resources, and encouragement to help caregivers stay supported and connected.

Contact Ann Smith-Howles at 607-346-3127, to get the support you deserve.

12/05/2025

📚 Thank You, Gates Public Library! 🥫

The Gates Public Library held their annual Food for Fines event, and the VA Finger Lakes food pantries were honored to be a grateful recipient of this year’s donations.

A heartfelt thank you to the library team and all the generous patrons who contributed. Your support helps us continue serving Veterans and their families in meaningful ways.

12/05/2025

Women Veterans can now schedule appointments directly with VA gynecology providers without a referral from a primary care provider.