News releases
Get the latest news from Altoona-area medical centers and clinics. For further information, contact our Public Affairs Office at 814 329-9754 or email VHAALTPublicAffairs@va.gov.
September 8, 2026WHAT: The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center and Dubois VA Outpatient Clinic are hosting our annual Suicide Prevention Walk and resource fair. The walk will highlight both VA and community-based resources available to Veterans and their families.
September 3, 2026The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center is excited to announce an upcoming virtual event dedicated to providing education on health and wellness and sharing valuable VA resources.
August 21, 2026The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (JEVZVAMC) and the Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation (CPCF) announce a new partnership.
August 11, 2026The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (JEVZ VAMC) is hosting an Enrollment Fair at the new Huntingdon Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) located at 10892 Fairgrounds Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652.
July 21, 2026The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center [JEVZ VAMC] received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funding earlier in the year.
June 9, 2026The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center is proud to announce a special Women Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony, to be held on June 12, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. at The Wall That Heals, situated on the medical center grounds.
June 9, 2026The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center [JEVZ VAMC] received over $1.9 million in funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funding in the first quarter of the fiscal year.
June 4, 2026The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (JEVZ VAMC) is hosting an Enrollment Fair at the new Indiana Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) located at 101 IRMC Dr., Indiana, PA 15701.
May 20, 2026The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center announced today that it received a five-star rating in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating report. This rating is an increase from last year’s report.
January 14, 2025Today, leaders from UPMC Altoona and the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center signed a veterans’ care pledge recognizing the start of the VA-UPMC Community Nurse Liaison Program at UPMC Altoona.