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.
July 25, 2023ALTOONA— The Central Pennsylvania VA Health Care System based at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center was recognized in the 2023 Becker’s Hospital Review. Five-Star reviews were earned in care transitions, physician communication and nurse communication.
June 30, 2023The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (JEVZ VAMC) is holding a ribbon cutting to present a new operating room (OR) – it is the third OR housed at the JEVZ VAMC’s Altoona Facility.
June 8, 2023The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (JEVZ VAMC) is holding an enrollment fair on Thursday June 15, from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at its State College Outpatient Clinic.
June 8, 2023The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (JEVZ VAMC) is holding an enrollment fair on Thursday September 21, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at its Johnstown Outpatient Clinic.
June 8, 2023The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (JEVZ VAMC) is holding an enrollment fair on Thursday August 17, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at its DuBois Outpatient Clinic.
May 18, 2023The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (JEVZ VAMC) is holding an enrollment fair on Wednesday May 24, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at its Indiana Outpatient Clinic.
May 18, 2023The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center’s Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, including holidays.
March 6, 2023The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center and leadership from VA’s Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) is poised to present Freedom Ride, a local nonprofit that supports VA, with the 2022 American Spirit & Excellence Award for a Volunteer Community Organization.
March 6, 2023The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center and leadership from VA’s Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) is poised to present Freedom Ride, a local nonprofit that supports VA, with the 2022 American Spirit & Excellence Award for a Volunteer Community Organization.
February 28, 2023ALTOONA- The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center is hosting a virtual Women’s Health Public Forum on Thursday March, 9 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.