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

  • The Christmas season officially arrived at the Birmingham Vet Center as more than 150 visitors—Veterans, Service Members, military families, and community partners—came together for an evening filled with magic, joy, and the unmistakable warmth of the holiday spirit.

    Santa Clause, Birmingham VA, Birmingham Vet Center, Veterans

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it permanently housed 51,936 homeless Veterans across the country in fiscal year 2025.

    PIT count collage

  • Comfort and care are what 19 members of the Riley Quilters brought when they gave 12 handmade quilts to Veterans living at the Birmingham VA’s Transitional Residence (TR) House. The TR House is a supportive home where Veterans moving out of homelessness can rebuild their lives.

    Riley Quilters Donation

  • On a crisp Friday morning, two Alabama cities came together in a powerful show of remembrance and resilience.

    Birmingham VA Memorial Ruck March 2025

  • When Ron Davis walked into the Birmingham VA Health Care System two and a half years ago for a routine visit, he carried more than just extra weight.

    Air Force Veteran Ron Davis stands alongside Birmingham VA Dietitian Stephanie Eddy

  • The Birmingham VA Health Care System observed National POW/MIA Recognition Day on September 19.

    The Birmingham VA Health Care System celebrates the permanent POW/MIA Missing Man Table display.

  • The Birmingham VA Health Care System was recognized as a 5-star medical center by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, rising from its previous 3-star ranking.

    Exterior of the Birmingham VA Medical Center in downtown Birmingham.

  • Under the heat of an Alabama August morning, more than 100 people gathered Thursday to witness history as the Guntersville VA Clinic was officially renamed the Colonel Ola Lee Mize VA Clinic.

    Guntersville Renaming

  • The Birmingham VA Health Care System joined VA facilities across the nation in a proactive, strategic outreach effort to identify and assist Veterans experiencing unsheltered homelessness.

    Homeless Surge Event

  • The Birmingham VA Health Care System Women’s Health Program recently hosted another heartwarming "Mommy & Me" baby shower, a cherished event designed to support our maternity Veterans.

    Dr. Ladi Kukoyi, Birmingham VA Executive Director, accepts $500 donation check to the Women's Health Program