Syracuse VA Medical Center

12/12/2025

12/11/2025

A big thank you to the Sons of Sam MC Oswego for their generous $1,000 donation. Your support will go directly toward helping our in-patient Veterans enjoy a brighter and more comfortable holiday season.

If interested in making a donation, please call 315 425-4317

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

Today the Syracuse Health Care for Homeless Veterans Team partnered with SSVF providers (Solider-On, Catholic Charites and Salvation Army) to participate in a “Home for the Holidays” homeless Surge event across Onondaga County. Despite winter weather conditions, teams made over 85 outreach stops at various community locations including meal sites and food pantries, urgent care centers, emergency departments, public libraries, laundry mats, 24-hour locations, various encampments and looked under bridges, by creeks and behind various buildings.

The team engaged 5 Veterans (3 of which were homeless) and all 3 Veterans accepted immediate shelter using VA transitional housing or SSVF hotel placement. The Veterans were enrolled and transported immediately into shelter. Additionally, the team engaged 4 unsheltered individuals (non-Veterans) who accepted immediate shelter placement and referrals to the community street outreach team.

12/09/2025

Today we proudly recognized William Gleason for his 21 years of volunteer service to the Syracuse Disabled American Veterans (DAV) program. In addition to his incredible dedication to DAV, Mr. Gleason is a 26-year Marine Veteran who served in Vietnam from 1965–1966.

Please join us in thanking him for his unwavering service to our nation and to his fellow Veterans.

If you’re interested in volunteering with DAV, please call 315-425-4343 to learn more.

12/09/2025

12/02/2025

The Syracuse VA Medical Center officially opened its newly renovated 5A Medical-Surgery Inpatient Unit today, marking a major milestone in ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of care provided to Veterans.

The upgraded unit features 12 single-occupancy rooms designed to offer Veterans increased comfort, privacy, and a more healing-centered environment during their hospital stay. The newly modernized space also supports improved staff workflow and operational efficiency, helping the facility maintain the highest standards of safety and patient care.

Hospital leadership extended their thanks to the teams involved in every phase of the project — from design and construction to preparation, relocation, and activation. Their collective efforts ensured the unit was ready to welcome patients on schedule.

The opening of the 5A unit is part of Syracuse VA’s broader commitment to modernizing care environments and continuing to provide Veterans with the exceptional care they deserve.