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

  • The Birmingham VA Health Care System and its community partners were recently recognized for the successful permanent housing placement of 227 Veterans in 2022.

    BVAHCS participates in 2023 PIT Count

  • The Birmingham VA Health Care System and community partners are being recognized for achievements in the successful permanent housing placement of 227 Veterans in 2022.

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  • The Birmingham VA Health Care System celebrated 70 years of service on March 16, 2023. Watch the ceremony on our Facebook Page:

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  • To reduce Veterans' risk of colon cancer by screening and identifying precancerous polyps, the Birmingham VA Health Care System recently implemented the GI Genius Intelligent Endoscopy Module, a computer-aided detection system powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

    AI: Birmingham VA harnesses tech to fight colon cancer

  • In Alabama, the rate of lung cancer cases is significantly higher than the national rate. Southern veterans often come into the program’s clinic with unique environmental and occupational exposures.

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  • Winter weather didn’t stop over 400 attendees from gathering at the Birmingham VA Clinic on Dec. 15 to receive information on the PACT Act and how it will potentially benefit over a million eligible Veterans.

    During the VA PACT Act Week of Action, the Birmingham VA Health Care System joined 120 VA organizations throughout the country to offer Veterans an opportunity to speak with service representatives, enroll in VA health care and participate in toxic exposure screenings.