With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring they receive quality health care close to home is more important than ever. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) actively works to meet these Veterans in their own communities and promote opportunities to live happy and healthy lives.
Today, let’s take a closer look at Bath VA Medical Center (VAMC), an affiliate of the University of Rochester School of Medicine.
Bath VA Medical Center
The Bath VAMC is a majestic red brick building with an equally rich history. Located in Bath, New York, in Steuben County, the original hospital was established in 1877 by the Grand Army of the Republic to house disabled New York Veterans of the Civil War. In 1879, the hospital was rededicated as the New York State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home, Bath before it was deeded to VA in 1932.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013, and is designated a national historic district. Today, the Bath VAMC offers primary care and specialty health services, including eye and vision care, dental care, mental health care, nutrition services, treatment for spinal cord injuries, and more.
Get to Know Bath, New York
If Bath, NY makes you think of a tub of warm water and bubbles—you’re on the right track! Bath, NY was named after the city of Bath in England, due to the local hot springs. This small town is located on the southern part of Finger Lakes Wine Country and boasts beautiful lakes and a charming town square. If you enjoy outdoor activities, be sure to go bird watching on Lake Salubria, where you can see bald eagles, osprey, wood ducks, and more. Golf enthusiasts should check out the Bath Country Club, an 18-hole golf course that was brought to life by local volunteers. Bath is also home to the Steuben County Fair, the longest continuously running fair in the United States
Jobs at Bath VAMC
Bath VAMC is one of seven locations in the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System, serving Veterans across upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania.
Check out current openings at the Bath VAMC to find a career that’s right for you
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