Northampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center facts for kids
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Northampton Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District
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Housing on the VA Hospital campus
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 Location in Massachusetts
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| Location | Northampton, Massachusetts |
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| Area | 105 acres (42 ha) |
| Built | 1924 |
| NRHP reference No. | 12000994 |
| Added to NRHP | December 4, 2012 |
The Northampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center is a special hospital in Northampton, Massachusetts. It helps people who have served in the United States military. This hospital is part of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). You can find it at 421 Main Street in the Leeds area of Northampton.
When it first opened in 1924, the hospital was built on a very large piece of land, about 286 acres. By 2012, the land size had become smaller, about 105 acres. The hospital was first used to help patients with brain and mental health issues. Today, it offers many different kinds of medical care.
In 2012, the 105-acre campus became a historic district. This means it's a special area with important old buildings. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes the main hospital buildings, homes for staff, and buildings for utilities and maintenance. Most of these buildings were built by 1947, and some even earlier, around 1922. This hospital is a great example of an early VA hospital for mental health. It was also the very first VA hospital in Massachusetts.
What Services Does the VA Hospital Offer?
The Northampton VA Medical Center provides many important services. These services are for veterans living in Western Massachusetts. They include medical care and help for mental health. The hospital also offers treatment for PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Plus, it provides nursing home care for older veterans.
The center has 85 beds for behavior care. It also has 44 beds for nursing care. The hospital works with other VA clinics in the area. This helps make sure veterans get the care they need.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Hampshire County, Massachusetts
- List of Veterans Affairs medical facilities
