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All enrolled veterans now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by appointment at Manchester VA

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Kristin Pressly 0

Effective immediately, VA Manchester is opening up vaccine appointments to all enrolled veterans, regardless of age. Designated caregivers enrolled in VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Support may also receive the COVID vaccine with the Veteran for whom they care. READ MORE

First vaccines for outpatient Veterans at VA Manchester

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Kristin Pressly 0

VA Manchester Healthcare System is providing vaccine to enrolled Veterans who are 75 years old or older and/or are experiencing homelessness, are hemodialysis, solid organ transplant or chemotherapy patients. READ MORE

VA Manchester Healthcare System begins COVID-19 vaccine distribution with Moderna

Monday, December 21, 2020 Kristin Pressly 0

VA Manchester Healthcare System will begin COVID-19 vaccination with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine today, following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization for this vaccine. READ MORE

VA Manchester Healthcare Systems holds virtual Memorial Day event

Monday, May 25, 2020 Kristin Pressly 0

A virtual Memorial Day remembrance by Manchester VA Medical Center. READ MORE

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Manchester Healthcare System appoints Nurse Executive

Saturday, May 16, 2020 Kristin Pressly 0

Appointed VA Manchester Chief Nurse Executive comes with widely recognized expertise in leadership and commitment to best serve Veterans

VA New England supports VA ‘Fourth Mission’ COVID-19 response

Monday, April 27, 2020 Kristin Pressly 0

VA New England Healthcare System continues to support the Department of Veterans Affairs’ “Fourth Mission” in helping all Americans during the COVID-19 outbreak. READ MORE

Manchester VA Medical Center inundated with kindness during COVID-19 crisis

Saturday, April 4, 2020 Kristin Pressly 0

VA Manchester Health Care System staff extends our deep appreciation for the community support to our staff and Veterans. The community caring for our team members who deliver care has been a welcome delight during a stressful time. READ MORE

VA Manchester virtual care available as option for veterans

Sunday, March 29, 2020 Kristin Pressly 0

VA Manchester Health Care System announces virtual care-only access at its Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) located in Conway, Portsmouth, Somersworth and Tilton, effective close of business, Monday, March 30, 2020, due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. READ MORE

Manchester VA calls for all to act and prevent the spread of COVID-19

Sunday, March 15, 2020 Kristin Pressly 0

Additional steps to limit further spread of the virus are on-going and taken in collaboration with the medical center workforce as well as across local, state and national agencies to brace for a surge in health care needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE

Born on Veterans Day, Seamen 2nd Class Roy celebrates his 105th birthday at Manchester VA Medical Center

Saturday, November 9, 2019 Kristin Pressly 0

Family, both by blood and through service, including Retired Navy Cmdr. David J. Kenney, LCDR Kevin Sherman and his wife Theresa and HT3 Angelina Zamora from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Mayor Joyce Craig and Sen. Maggie Hassan attended the celebration at the Manchester VA Medical Center Nov. 9 to honor Mr. Roy on his 105th birthday. READ MORE