VA Providence Healthcare System to host PACT Act Week of Action event to inform local Veterans and survivors about new health care and benefits
Providence — On December 13, 2022, VA Providence Healthcare System will host a PACT Act Week of Action event to inform Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors about the PACT Act and encourage them to apply for the toxic exposure-related health care and benefits they have earned.
This event will include a 30-minute speaking program, featuring Lawrence Connell, Director, VA Providence Healthcare System and E.J. McQuade, Director, Providence Regional Benefits Office. Local VA staff will be present to help Veterans to apply for benefits, complete toxic exposure screenings, and enroll in VA health care.
The PACT Act is the largest expansion of Veteran health care and benefits in decades. This Week of Action event is part of VA’s broader efforts to ensure that every eligible Veteran and survivor gets their PACT Act-related health care and benefits.
Please see below for further details of the event.
Who: Directors, Connell and McQuade, benefits, toxic exposure screenings, and VA health care enrollment staff.
What: PACT Act Week of Action event, featuring a 30-minute speaking program. Local VA staff will be present to help Veterans to apply for benefits, complete toxic exposure screenings, and enroll in VA health care.
When: December 13, 2022, 5 pm to 7 pm
Where: VA Providence Medical Center 860 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, 02908 – 5th Floor Classrooms
Contact: John Loughlin john.loughlin@va.gov (401) 523-9700