HOSPITAL

Hospital - The VFW and Auxiliary supports hospitalized veterans, by visiting them at the VA Medical Centers, as well as in local community hospitals and nursing homes. 
 
2024-2025 Department Year End Report
 
2024-2025 National Hospital Award Entry Form 
 
Facilities in South Dakota
 
July General Information 
August General Orders
September General Orders
October General Orders
 
October Michael Fitzmaurice and Hot Springs Needs list
 
East River VAVS Aug Report/VA Hospital Needs List 
 
West River Stand Down Dates and Flyers 
 
Sioux Falls Stand Down Date and Flyer

 
Hospital Reporting Tips
 
 Patterns
     Lap Robes
     Cathether Bags
     Walker Totes
     Crotcheted Mats
     Braided Mats 
     Port Pillow
    
Lemmon Honor Quilt - 
This gorgeous quilt was designed and created by Connie Mizera Lemmon VFW Auxiliary #2969 member. The quilt was made for the Fort Meade VA Hospice Care unit and will be given to a veteran upon arrival. When the veteran passes, he/she is covered in the quilt and escorted out of the hospital while the Staff lines the hall and salutes. The quilt is given to the veteran's family in remembrance of his/her military service.  
(Showing the Quilt is Connie Mizera and Post #2969 Commander Dave Huber)


Hospital Achievements Completed Reported
Donate money to the Department Hospital Program or items to any VA or non-VA facilities.    
Sponsor or conduct an event or activity in any VA or non-VA facilities.    
Participate in or educate VA and/or non-VA facilities about the Honors Escort Program.    
Recruit new ADULT Hospital Volunteers.    
Recruit New YOUTH Hospital Volunteers.    
Host a "Valentines for Veterans" party or event onsite at any VA or Non-VA facility.    
Deliver or send Valentines to Veteran patients.    
Host or participate in an event for Women Veterans Health.    
Present Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Certificates.    
Host a Volunteer Recognition event.    
Attend a School of Instruction event at District and/or Dept. Fall meetings.    

 
VA Welcome Kit
 
VFW Auxiliary members have been working to meet the needs of hospitalized veterans in VA Medical Centers and other medical facilities since the organization’s inception in 1914. Auxiliary members volunteer more than 400,000 hours annually and one in 15 members volunteers through the Hospital Program.

The Hospital Program:

  • Promotes volunteerism of members, non-members, youth and families in local hospitals, veterans’ homes, nursing homes, domiciliaries and both VA and non-VA medical centers and clinics. Opportunities vary based on the facility and age and abilities of the volunteer.                                                 
  • Visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research & Development for information and printable fact sheets of key areas being studied by VA researchers.
 

Hospital Volunteer Recruitment

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research & Development

Veterans Administration Voluntary Service

Volunteer

Volunteer Awards