VA Bedford Healthcare System

01/26/2026

To ensure the safety of our patients and staff, shuttle services to VA Bedford from our Community-Based Outpatient Clinics in Gloucester, Haverhill, and Lynn are suspended.
https://www.va.gov/bedford-health-care/operating-status/

01/23/2026

A winter storm for Jan. 25 & 26, 2026, with 12+ inches of snow is expected at VA Bedford campuses & clinics. Wind chill temps from -10 to -15 degrees are expected into the week. Facilities are expected to remain open, but Monday appts are being converted to virtual care when appropriate.
https://www.va.gov/bedford-health-care/operating-status/

01/23/2026

01/21/2026

Just like you’d check on a friend, checking in with yourself can help you recognize when something’s off. The Veteran Self-Check Assessment makes it easier to get a quick read on how you’re doing.

Try it today: VetSelfCheck.org.

01/19/2026

"Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve." -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor a legacy grounded in service, dignity and respect for all. These same values guide our commitment to serve Veterans and their families with compassion and excellence — today and everyday.

01/19/2026

Post-9/11 Veterans: Your service shaped your health—and can shape the future of care. VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) invites you to take the new Military Experiences and Toxic Exposures Survey to help researchers understand how your unique experiences impact health and wellness. Help us unlock answers. Already part of MVP? Sign in and take the survey today. Veterans join MVP www.mvp.va.gov.

01/16/2026

“VA changed my life.” With support from VA Homeless Programs, Christine found the foundation to rebuild and move forward. www.va.gov/homeless

01/15/2026

01/14/2026

We need your help!
On May 3, 2026, VA Bedford and VA Boston, with the help of CDCE, will be hosting a Baby Shower for new Veteran mothers. This special event will provide support, essential baby items, and encouragement to women Veterans starting or expanding their families.
Your donation, whether financial or in-kind baby items, will directly benefit and support those who’ve served and are now stepping into motherhood.
If you or your organization would like to contribute, donations of new items may be brought to CDCE (formerly Voluntary Services) or to the Women Veterans Program Managers (WVPM) by April 24, 2026.
If you have questions, please reach out to one of our WVPMs
• Jessica Hickey 781-824-0104
• Caroyn Mason Wholley: 617-981-9277
• Cheryl Coviello: 781671-3426

01/13/2026

Opening up about what you’re going through can make it easier to find support and prevent a crisis before it happens. Whenever you need to talk, the Veterans Crisis Line is here to listen.

Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.

01/12/2026

Combat Veterans: Your story is vital. If you’ve deployed in support of combat operations, our experiences can help shape the future of Veteran health care. Take the new Military Experiences and Toxic Exposures Survey in your Million Veteran Program (MVP) online dashboard and contribute to groundbreaking research that could improve care for generations of Veterans. Veterans may join MVP today and be part of the change. www.mvp.va.gov.