You Make Better Care Possible for Veterans

Because of you, veterans and their families have a bridge to medical care that might otherwise be out of reach. Traveling long distances for treatment is already a major challenge for guests, and for those with serious health conditions, staying in a hospital isn’t always the best option. Instead, care can come to them, right here at VGH.

Recently, Army veteran Bruce arrived seeking specialty treatment. When it was discovered he was suffering from a brain bleed and required urgent medical attention, your support gave Bruce a choice. He could be confined to a clinical environment at the hospital or he could rest at VGH where he could safely receive care.

Thanks to you, veterans and their families can receive critically needed care in the warm environment of VGH rather than a clinical setting.

Ultimately, Bruce decided to stay in the comfort and familiarity of a place he had been visiting for over a decade. Nurses came to Bruce, allowing him to heal in a warm, welcoming place surrounded by the caring hands of VGH staff and camaraderie of fellow veterans.

The care and resources you have given have led local medical providers to entrust VGH as a safe place for vulnerable veterans facing complex medical issues. This trust has led to happier and healthier veteran families, reporting improved health outcomes and reduced need for additional medical care. But your support helps more than veterans like Bruce, it benefits the entire community by opening a critically needed hospital bed for another patient in need of lifesaving treatment.

Every gift you make provides more than lodging, meals, and transportation— you offer hope and healing. Thank you for making VGH a place where care and compassion come together for veteran families during times of medical need.