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Read about what's happening in the Birmingham VA Health Care System community

  • In the VA, health care means more than just appointments and prescriptions. It is about building relationships, trust, and having people who notice when something seems off.

    Two women in front of a blue truck, one woman on the truck.

  • February 27, 2026 marked an important milestone for the Birmingham VA Health Care System and the Veterans we serve across North Alabama.

    Group of people cutting a ribbon in front of the Huntsville South VA Clinic.

  • A Decade of Dedication, Access, and Excellence in Veteran Care.

    Dr. Oladipo Kukoyi (left), Birmingham VA Executive Director, poses with various Birmingham VA Clinic leadership staff.

  • In a quiet hospital room at the Birmingham VA, a simple act of kindness unfolds as a volunteer sits beside a Veteran and begins to read aloud.

    Elderly man in hospital bed reading with a woman volunteer.

  • A team from the Birmingham VA Health Care System earned recognition as a top four finalist at the 2026 National Improvement Conference, showcasing innovation and commitment to Veteran care.

    Group of 13 people standing together, one person holds an award.

  • On January 28, 2026, the Birmingham VA Health Care System joined One Roof and other local organizations to help with the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. This nationwide event aims to find and count people experiencing homelessness across the country.

    People gathered under a bridge, exchanging items and conversing.

  • At the start of the New Year, the Birmingham VA Health Care System reached a major milestone by completing its first bariatric operation on January 5, 2026. This step expands specialized surgical care for Veterans with severe obesity and related health issues.

    surgeons in an operating room performing surgery.

  • Employees and fellow Veterans came together at the Birmingham VA Clinic to celebrate a special milestone: the 100th birthday of World War II Navy Veteran Therold Roberts.

    Collage of photos: Therold Roberts in wheelchair beside table of cupcakes and a balloon with the number 100, his original journal from time in service, his original handwritten journal entries

  • On January 15, the Disabled American Veterans Department of Alabama (DAV) presented a $1,000 check to the Executive Director.

    Birmingham VA Executive Director and DAV holding the donation check, smiling.

  • The LexCare Hearing Foundation’s Hearoes Tour, a national hearing health initiative hosting over 200 stops each year, made its way to the Birmingham VA Health Care System and several VA clinics this December.

    Veterans participating in hearing screenings