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

  • During this year’s VET FEST Freedom 250, held at the Vestavia Civic Center, Veterans from across the region came together to connect with trusted VA and community partners.

    Group of people waiting in line at a table with "Freedom 250" bottles.

  • The Birmingham Barons honored Reverend Bill Greason, one of America’s finest, on Thursday, June 11, during a special night at Regions Field.

    Reverend Bill Greason on field for the honorary first pitch.

  • On May 19, the Birmingham VA Health Care System proudly recognized the dedicated volunteers who serve Veterans across our health care system during our annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon.

    Group photo of veterans and staff holding a plaque, smiling for the camera.

  • On May 20, almost 200 people came together under sunny spring skies for the Birmingham VA Health Care System’s 16th Annual VA2K Walk and Roll. The event focused on wellness, building community, and supporting Veterans who are experiencing homelessness.

    Group of people walking in parade holding a VA2K banner.

  • Just eight weeks ago, Tom Loyd, a U.S. Navy and retired U.S. Army Veteran, said he hardly knew about the Blind Rehabilitation Center at the Birmingham VA Health Care System.

    Graphic with text "BRC: Life-Changing" and photos of people receiving certificates.

  • Nurses Week at the Birmingham VA Health Care System was a cosmic celebration packed with activities, recognition, and moments that highlighted nursing teams throughout.

    Collage of healthcare workers: group in white uniforms, trio in formal wear, and four in scrubs with an alien mascot.

  • On May 5, 2026, in Anniston, Alabama, the Calhoun County courtroom felt different. Instead of focusing on judgment, the Veterans Treatment Court celebrated two new graduates, honored dedicated mentors, and welcomed back alumni whose lives had changed through the program.

    Group photo of people in a courtroom standing behind a table of awards.

  • On April 29, 2026, the Birmingham VA Health Care System held a ceremony at the Huntsville VA Clinic to honor Colonel James Michael Sprayberry and Captain Gary Mike Rose, two of Alabama’s most distinguished Veterans awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.

    Two men standing with framed photos, flags in background.

  • The Birmingham VA Health Care System is making it easier for rural Veterans to get specialty care by starting the Mobile Orthotics & Prosthetics (MoPOC) program.

    Three people standing next to a blue MoPOC van.

  • 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.