Veteran’s Day, 11/11/2012

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the aggressor nations of “the Great War” declared an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities.  Commemorated as Armistice Day in the aftermath of World War I, and now celebrated as Veterans Day, November 11th is dedicated to American Veterans, both living and dead, who served in war or peacetime.

On November 11th Americans across the country and around the world honor the family members, friends, and community leaders that so bravely serve our country and fight to protect that which we hold dearest — democracy and freedom.  To support our heroes, the VA is continuing its pursuit of increased Veteran access to VA benefits and services; elimination of the compensation claim backlog by 2015; and an end to Veteran homelessness by 2015.  We take pride in the achievements of our Veterans, and as their national advocates see every day as Veterans Day.

This year, on Sunday, November 11th, we hope you took a moment to remember our fallen heroes and honor those that continue to serve with courage and distinction.

Resources:  http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/; http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/Veterans-day; http://www.history.com/topics/Veterans-day-facts

As part of VISN 1:  VA New England Healthcare System, the Providence VA Medical Center (VAMC) is dedicated to providing high quality comprehensive healthcare to nearly 200,000 inpatients and 350,000 outpatients annually.  With 119 authorized beds, 150 board certified physicians, and 1,038 healthcare staff, the Providence VAMC offers personalized care by a highly qualified team of healthcare professionals across 32 specialty clinics located in Providence and 3 Community-Based Outpatient Clinics in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Research Center of Excellence

Additionally, through academic affiliations with the Brown Alpert Medical School, the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and the University of Rhode Island, Providence VAMC is an internationally recognized clinical research facility.  Areas of research include health services, dermatology, mental health treatment, pulmonary/vascular, rehabilitation, post-traumatic stress disorder, and alcoholism/drug abuse.

In June 2012, the Providence VAMC received an award from the VA of $900,000 per year for the next 5 years to fund the newly dedicated Research Center of Excellence for Neurorestoration and Neurotechnology (CfNN).  The CfNN will advance research in advancing research in psychiatric and neurological conditions, as well as limb loss.

Acquisitions

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