VA Bedford Healthcare System

10/03/2025

🩺 New research from VA Bedford and Boston University School of Medicine explores how trust and humility shape the way future clinicians learn bedside cardiac assessment. This innovative curriculum helps students build “confident humility”—a key trait for earning patient trust and delivering meaningful care.
📖 Read the full story + watch the author video visit our website: https://www.va.gov/bedford-health-care/stories/

10/01/2025

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, but if you’re a Veteran, you may face additional risks. Navy Chief (Ret.) Missina Schallus took action, and it saved her life. Learn about breast cancer risk assessments available to you at VA.

https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/topics/mammogram-breast-health.asp

10/01/2025

VA Bedford is open for all appointments. If you have questions please call 781-687-2000. Enter the extension you wish to reach or the operator can connect you.

Please see the VA Contingency Planning site. https://department.va.gov/contingency-planning/

09/29/2025

09/28/2025

Did you know you can use VA Health Chat to refill VA prescriptions, schedule VA appointments, and get advice about non-life-threatening health concerns? VA Health Chat makes it easier for you to manage your health! To get started, download the app:
mobile.va.gov/app/va-health-chat

09/26/2025

If you have a VA home loan and are having trouble making your mortgage payments, you have options to help keep you in your home. Contact your mortgage company or learn more at https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/trouble-making-payments/

09/26/2025

DYK? You can prevent your falls risk with just a few simple steps?
As we close out Falls Prevention Awareness Week, be sure to explore handouts created by the National Council on Aging that highlight 6 easy tips to prevent a fall. This includes recommendations to keep your home safe, discuss stability concerns with your doctor, find a local exercise program, keep your eyes and ears healthy, and more! Check out the following links to learn more about each of the 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall: https://www.ncoa.org/article/6-steps-to-help-prevent-falls-in-older-adults/

09/25/2025

Are you a Veteran or spouse thinking about burial in a VA nationalcemetery?Start your pre-need burial eligibility application today:https://www.cem.va.gov/veterans-and-families

09/24/2025

On behalf of the Daisy and Bee Recognition Committee, we are proud to announce that Christine Adams, SAC NA, is the recipient of the Summer 2025 Bee Award.
The BEE (Being Exceptional Everyday) Award was created to honor non-licensed nursing support staff who support the role of the Registered Nurse in meeting our mission to provide first class care to our nation’s heroes.

Nursing support team members are the “front line” staff and work closely with patients, family, and other staff to provide safe care and build positive relationships with our Veterans and their families and caregivers. Just as the daisy can’t survive without the bee, nurses cannot survive without the support and outstanding teamwork from other colleagues.

Congratulations, Christine! Thank you for providing exceptional care to the Veterans seen SAC. You are truly an inspiration to us all and we are so proud of all that you do for the Veterans.

09/24/2025

DYK? 1 in 4 older adults fall each year, but only half tell their doctor.
If you’ve fallen, you’re not alone! Use these tips from the National Council on Aging to get the most out of important falls prevention conversations with your doctor.
https://bit.ly/FPAW-Talk-to-Your-Doctor

09/24/2025

VA’s Building Better Caregivers program gives caregivers a safe space to connect with others, share experiences and learn ways to manage caregiver challenges.
https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/