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Get the latest news from Altoona-area medical centers and clinics. For further information, contact our Public Affairs Office at 814-940-6404.

April 24, 2024

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April 24, 2024

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April 24, 2024

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April 24, 2024

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April 24, 2024

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April 22, 2024

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that Veteran trust in the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center has risen to 96.5% which is up 7% from 2018 (the first year since VA began conducting this survey).

April 09, 2024

In one of the largest-ever expansions of Veteran health care, all Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during military service – at home or abroad – are now eligible for VA health care.

March 28, 2024

ALTOONA- Beginning January 17, the Veterans Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treatment (COMPACT) Act took effect – allowing Veterans in acute suicidal crisis to be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost.

March 14, 2024

ALTOONA— The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center has been recognized as a 2023 Federal Energy and Water Management Award winner. The news was announced at the beginning of the February by the Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program Director, Mary Sotos.

February 13, 2024

ALTOONA— The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center will recognize and honor Veteran patients during National Salute to Veteran Patients week, which occurs from February 12 – 18.