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VA Boston HC

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VA Boston HC

@VABostonHC

VA Boston - (West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Brockton, 5 CBOCs) proudly serves Mass. Veterans. Following a Twitter user does not signify VA endorsement.

Boston, Massachusetts

Joined November 2011

VA Boston HC
@VABostonHC
Jul 17
Bright berries. Fresh lime. Creamy banana. This berry‑lime banana sorbet is the summer cool‑down you didn’t know you needed. Naturally sweet, full of nutrients, and perfect for hot summer days. Try the recipe at nutrition.va.gov/NUTRITION/docs… #VANutrition
VA Boston HC
@VABostonHC
Jul 14
Congratulations to World War II Veteran Raymond Boucher, who is tuning 100 years old in August! Staff at the Plymouth VA Clinic celebrated the milestone with Boucher July 13, 2026, presenting him with a commemorative coin and a framed letter from VA Secretary Douglas Collins.
VA Boston HC
@VABostonHC
Jul 14
Phase 3 of Parking Lot 3 upgrades at VA Boston's West Roxbury campus begins 6:00 a.m. Wed., July 15, 2026, lasting approx. 2 weeks. No parking in the half of Lot 3 near the ED after 2:00 p.m. July 14. Half the lot will be closed: remaining spaces for patients/visitors only, ADA
VA Boston HC
@VABostonHC
Jul 14
Starting Wed., July 15, 2026, the Heath St. exit at VA Boston’s Jamaica Plain campus will undergo gate installation work for about two weeks. The exit remains open and exit-only, but please drive slowly and watch for pedestrians, construction crews and shuttles. A temporary
VA Boston HC
@VABostonHC
Jul 13
A new study of U.S. Veterans found that initiation of statins was associated with a lower risk of incident frailty or death among the older participants. “Our findings suggest that statins may offer an important opportunity to reduce the risk of frailty and help people preserve
VA Boston HC
@VABostonHC
Jul 10
Thanks to the Sailors and Marines volunteering at our Jamaica Plain campus today for Sail 250. We happened to have a Navy Veteran completing his last round of chemotherapy, who asked if the volunteers would stay for his bell ringing ceremony, and they did!
VA Boston HC
@VABostonHC
Jul 10
Thanks to the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which has given a one-year grant to Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine for the continued expansion of the Women Veterans Network, or WoVeN, a national peer support network led by women Veterans, for women Veterans.
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Jul 9
PROTECT YOUR BENEFITS 🔒 Veterans who suspect they have experienced fraud can find out more at VSAFE.gov or by calling (833) 38V-SAFE.
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Veterans Affairs
@DeptVetAffairs
Jul 8
Keep your cool in stressful situations with the AIMS for Anger Management app. Use the anger log to track and recognize triggers, practice deep breathing techniques, and learn how to redirect your thoughts. #VAMobile ow.ly/FtxO50Z5hxn
VA Boston HC
@VABostonHC
Jul 9
West Roxbury construction update: The road between the ED and Lot 3 is closed for paving work and is now scheduled to reopen at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 13. Veterans and visitors entering from VFW Parkway must turn right at Building 3 and follow the ring road around the back to
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Veterans Affairs
@DeptVetAffairs
Jul 7
Life after service can feel isolating. You’re never alone. The #VeteransCrisisLine is available 24/7 whenever you need someone to talk to or help you. Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.
VA Boston HC
@VABostonHC
Jul 6
Veterans Voice Network's FREE Food Drive‑Thru! Thu., July 9 at 130 Enterprise Dr., Marshfield (WATD). Cars line up 9:30 a.m., line open 10–10:30 a.m. or while supplies last. Open to all — Veterans, families, friends and the public. Pick up food for neighbors who can’t get out!
VA Boston HC
@VABostonHC
Jul 6
Got a song stuck in your head? Bring it to Lyric Analysis! Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., Creative Arts Studio, Bldg. 4 basement, at VA Boston's Brockton campus. We’ll listen, read along and explore the meaning together. More info: [email protected] or 774‑826‑1804.
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Veterans Affairs
@DeptVetAffairs
Jul 6
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