VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System

12/09/2025

12/08/2025

Join us Saturday, Dec 13th, for a FREE Health and Wellness Event to connect and celebrate your pregnancy journey. This event is open to enrolled and unenrolled Veterans, National Guard, reserve service members in any drilling status, and active duty service members.

A light lunch will be provided. Come enjoy the support, resources, and community at our Community Baby Shower!

Date: December 13, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Worcester State College, Student Center, 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602

Important:
This event is specifically for women who have served or are currently serving. Spouses/partners are not eligible for this particular event.

Who Is Eligible
• Women in MA, CT, or RI who are currently serving (any drill status, any component)
• Women Veterans who are currently pregnant or who delivered on or after March 2025

Questions or Support: Contact Christine Dunn, christine.dunn2@va.gov, or call 413-577-0627.

Worcester State University
Project New Hope Inc. Non-Profit Veterans Organization
Massachusetts Women Veterans

12/07/2025

Veteran Walk-in Flu Clinics 2025.

Help protect yourself and others by getting your flu shot! Veterans can receive a flu shot during any scheduled appointment. Walk-in clinics are only available during the designated days and times listed below.

Northampton/Leeds (Liberty Building 1) - Walk-in
(Primary care registration area )
421 N Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Springfield VA Clinic - Walk-in
25 Bond Street, Springfield, MA 01104
Tuesdays | 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursdays | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Greenfield Clinic - Walk-in
143 Munson St, Ste 1, Greenfield, MA 01301
Thursdays | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Pittsfield Clinic - Walk-in
78 Center Street, Silvio Conte Building, 2nd Floor
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Fridays | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Worcester Clinic - Walk-in
403 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605
Wed/Fri | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fitchburg Clinic - Walk-in
881 Main Street, Philip J. Philbin Federal Building, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Tuesdays | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Flu Shots in Your Community: No-cost flu vaccines are available at retail pharmacies and urgent care locations from September 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026. Find an in-network community care provider by choosing a location in the drop-down menu of the VA locator, https://www.va.gov/find-locations. Choose from one of nearly 70,000 in-network retail pharmacies and urgent care/walk-in locations to get your flu shot.

12/07/2025

Chronic pain can impact your entire life. Living in daily pain puts stress on your body, which can lead to issues like:
-Lack of energy
-Limited mobility
-Tense muscles
-Mental and emotional challenges, including depression, anger, and anxiety

📞 To learn more, talk to your VA provider or contact the VA CWM Pain Management Team at 413-582-2700.
https://www.va.gov/PAINMANAGEMENT/Veteran_Public/index.asp

12/05/2025

Join us for an all-Massachusetts Veteran virtual town hall, noon - 1:00 p.m., Dec. 10, 2025.

Get updates from VA healthcare systems, the Regional Benefits Office, Vet Center, and National Cemetery, and ask questions!

Call 833-479-1986 or watch live at www.facebook.com/VABoston

12/04/2025

When you have pain, you naturally protect your body by restricting activity and seeking medical help. But over time, if the pain lasts, you may become trapped in a vicious cycle of muscle loss, avoidance, loss of normal function, and negative feelings. You don’t have to suffer – reach out to your VA provider or learn more about how to manage chronic pain.

The Active Management of Pain (AMP) program at VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System Veterans learn skills to manage pain and live more fully. Led by Dr. Jennifer Brown, Ph.D., Pain Psychologist, and Dr. Kat Emet, DPT, Pain Physical Therapist, AMP combines behavioral pain management and physical therapy principles in a supportive small-group setting.

📅 8 sessions | Wednesdays (Leeds) | Thursdays (Virtual)
📞 To learn more, talk to your VA provider or contact the VA CWM Pain Management Team at 413-582-2700.

https://www.va.gov/PAINMANAGEMENT/Veteran_Public/index.asp

12/04/2025

Plan Today, Honor Forever. Whether choosing a VA national cemetery or a private cemetery, VA burial and memorial benefits are available to Veterans.
Learn more about these benefits and eligibility: https://www.cem.va.gov/veterans-and-families

12/02/2025

Leeds Campus Important Notice:

Due to the winter storm, Back Hill Road will be closed on 12/2 for the remainder of the storm. The road will reopen on 12/3 at 7 AM. Please use Front Hill Road to access the Leeds campus during this time.

Stay safe, and thank you for your understanding.

12/02/2025

Living with chronic pain? You’re not alone—and there’s help. 🌿

The Active Management of Pain (AMP) program at VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System helps Veterans learn skills to manage pain and live more fully. Led by Dr. Jennifer Brown, Ph.D., Pain Psychologist, and Dr. Kat Emet, DPT, Pain Physical Therapist, AMP combines behavioral pain management and physical therapy principles in a supportive small-group setting.

💬 Veterans are saying:
“I highly recommend AMP. It’s one of the best courses I’ve taken for chronic pain.”
“I didn’t think I’d learn anything—but I did. It changed how I manage pain every day.”

📅 8 sessions | Wednesdays (Leeds) | Thursdays (Virtual)
📞 To learn more, talk to your VA provider or contact the VA CWM Pain Management Team at 413-582-2700.

https://www.va.gov/PAINMANAGEMENT/Veteran_Public/index.asp

12/01/2025

2025 Celebration and Connection Veteran & Service Member Women Community Baby Shower

Join us for a FREE Health and Wellness Event to connect and celebrate your pregnancy journey. This event is open to enrolled and unenrolled Veterans, National Guard, reserve service members in any drilling status, and active duty service members.

A light lunch will be provided. Come enjoy the support, resources, and community at our Community Baby Shower!

Date: December 13, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Worcester State College, Student Center, 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602

Important:
This event is specifically for women who have served or are currently serving. Spouses/partners are not eligible for this particular event.

Who Is Eligible
• Women in MA, CT, or RI who are currently serving (any drill status, any component)
• Women Veterans who are currently pregnant or who delivered on or after March 2025

Questions or Support: Contact Christine Dunn, christine.dunn2@va.gov, or call 413-577-0627.

Worcester State University
Project New Hope Inc. Non-Profit Veterans Organization
Massachusetts Women Veterans

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System

Our outpatient services will be closed today for the holiday. Regular services will resume tomorrow, November 28, 2025.

Please call 988 and press 1 for urgent medical needs, or visit your nearest emergency room.

This Thanksgiving, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Veterans, their families, and our dedicated staff. Your resilience, service, and commitment inspire us every day.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, healthy, and peaceful holiday.

11/25/2025

Don’t let those extras go to waste! Your VA dietitian can help find healthy and delicious ideas for your leftovers. Check out this recipe for anything-baked burritos!

https://www.nutrition.va.gov/docs/Recipes/MainDishes/AnythingBakedBurritosSEP2022.pdf #