Syracuse VA Medical Center

11/18/2025

11/14/2025

11/12/2025

The Syracuse VA is proud to announce that Johnny Waters, one of our dedicated employees, has been named the 2025 Onondaga County Veteran of the Year.

A U.S. Army Gulf War Veteran, Johnny served honorably as an 11B Infantryman, demonstrating the courage, discipline, and commitment that continue to define his service today. Following his military career, Johnny brought that same dedication to the Syracuse VA Medical Center, where he has served for the past 12 years as a Motor Vehicle Operator, ensuring Veterans and staff arrive safely and on time to their appointments. His professionalism, reliability, and compassion have made him a trusted and respected member of the Syracuse VA family.

Please join us in congratulating Johnny on this outstanding achievement and thanking him for his continued service to our nation’s Veterans.

11/12/2025

11/12/2025

Diet modification is essential for diabetes, but that doesn’t mean you need to give up delicious food! Learn more healthy eating and cooking tips for diabetes from your VA dietitian and Healthy Teaching Kitchen classes! https://www.nutrition.va.gov/Healthy_Teaching_Kitchen.asp

11/12/2025

Perioperative Nurses Week honors the dedication, skill, and compassion of the nurses who guide our Veterans safely through every step of the surgical process. The perioperative period includes the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of surgery, and our nurses play a vital role in ensuring the best possible outcomes for every patient.

Here at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, we recognize the exceptional work of our 1 South, Operating Room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Surgical Clinics and Surgical Nurse Case Manager teams—and everyone who supports perioperative services to ensure safe and successful patient care. In FY25, our Syracuse surgical team completed over 2,300 procedures, a testament to their expertise, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Perioperative nurses are the foundation of surgical care—collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to ensure the highest standards of safety, advocacy, and quality for our Veterans.

Please join us in celebrating our perioperative nurses for their continued dedication to providing patient-centered, high-quality care to those who have served.

Thank you for all that you do—and Happy Perioperative Nurses Week!

11/11/2025

Today, we honor those who answered the call. We celebrate your service by ensuring every Veteran has a place to turn, a team to trust, and a future to build.

11/10/2025

This Friday, November 14th, is the final day to donate to our Food Drive.

Thank you to everyone who has already contributed, your generosity is making a difference for Veterans in need this season.

If you haven’t yet, there’s still time! Donation bins are located near the main entrance, parking garage entrance, and DAV entrance. Let’s finish strong and support our Veteran community together.

11/08/2025

The Syracuse VA Outreach Team is proud to be at this year’s CNY Veterans Parade & Expo! Stop by our booth to learn about VA programs, benefits, and services available to Veterans and their families. Come say hello, grab some resources, and join us in honoring those who served!

11/07/2025

In honor of Veterans Day, we invite all Veterans for a complimentary breakfast combo at your VA PatriotCafe, and a free tall brewed coffee at PatriotBrew. Join us in the celebration during breakfast hours on November 7 and November 10. Thank you for your service!