Yesterday, Kim Driscoll, MA Executive Office of Veterans Services and I hosted Gold Star Spouses whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We’re grateful for their commitment to our service members, veterans, and military families, and we are forever in their debt.

🔍 Our latest article in JAMA explores physicians' political participation and its impact on health policy.

Why aren't doctors more politically active?

Surprising findings highlight a potential for greater involvement.

Led by rising leaders Anthony Zhong Bhav Jain

Supporting our health care workforce is vital if want to best support our veteran residents. Very proud that we were able to establish a career ladder for our CNAs and support recruitment/retention efforts.

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IN ONE YEAR, VA ENROLLED 400K VETS—30% MORE THAN THE PREVIOUS YEAR—AND ENHANCED HEALTH CARE COVERAGE FOR 700K VETERANS: A THREAD 🧵

A long-vacant South End rowhouse has been converted into subsidized apartments for homeless veterans

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What a beautiful and blessed day - Happy Easter!

'Pairing housing with support services is the key to success.' Today's The Boston Globe Editorial highlights @massgovernor's End Veteran Homelessness campaign, showcasing how we're transforming housing challenges into opportunities.

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It's been an honor to build out a new veteran services secretariat at MA Executive Office of Veterans Services. I'm proud of what we've done but still so much more to do.

Thankful for Maura Healey & Kim Driscoll commitment to our veterans.

Check out our first year! 👇🇺🇸👇

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Great town hall at the Veterans Home at Chelsea earlier this week. Was good to hear feedback and update our veterans with what MA Executive Office of Veterans Services has been up to recently!

Bill Ryan--MassHire Central Career Centers's Disabled #Veterans ’ Outreach Program officer--was honored yesterday City of Worcester City Hall for 30+ years helping #veteran s . The U.S. Air Force #veteran got a Key to the City from Joe Petty & awards from Rep. Jim McGovern, MA Executive Office of Veterans Services, & more. #service

This week, we engaged in discussions with veterans in Town of Franklin, MA about crucial issues such as veterans housing, the HERO Act and more. Our sincere thanks to our legislative partners Jeffrey N. Roy and Senator Becca Rausch for their collaborative efforts to address veterans needs!

Grateful to MA Executive Office of Veterans Services for hosting an incredible evening to celebrate the contributions of our Black servicemembers.

From the American Revolution to modern era conflicts, Black folks have bled and sacrificed for our nation, & we must honor them both during & after their service.

A few highlights of many to come from last nights panel discussion, “Reflections of the Black Military Experience.”

We sincerely thank Glenn Jones, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, President Tanisha Sullivan, NAACP NEAC, and most importantly, our esteemed panelists for sharing their stories.

It was an honor to attend tonight’s “Reflections of the Black Military Experience” at the Museum of African American History. The distinguished panel highlighted the courageous service and sacrifices of Black Veterans and the persistent racism and discrimination faced by these same veterans in America.

As directed by President Biden, we’re expanding VA health care eligibility to millions of Veterans years earlier than called for by the PACT Act.

Beginning March 5, all Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving – at home or abroad – are eligible. taskandpurpose.com/military-life/…

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Celebrating 100 years of the Brockton VFW 1046 Post! This milestone speaks volumes about the commitment to supporting veterans, families, and the broader Brockton community. Thank you for all that you do, and here’s to many more years of service and impact!

Statewide documentary screenings of “The 761st Tank Battalion: The Original Black Panthers” are underway. Pictured below is our audience viewing the documentary at The John D. O’Bryant African American Institute Northeastern U..
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Young professionals, join @iamjonsantiago to discuss important topics: his public service work, the building of a new cabinet, veteran services, health disparities for populations like BIPOC and LGBTQ communities, & COVID as it relates to homelessness.

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