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Read about what's happening in the Birmingham VA Health Care System community
Huntsville VA Clinic introduces new and advanced mammography service
The Huntsville VA Clinic introduced its new mammography service on March 29, 2023, for women Veterans in northern Alabama.
Earning The Purple Heart: Vietnam Veteran recognized for combat service 55 years later
“It was one of the worst attacks I had been in since being in Vietnam,” said U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Stephen Peagler.
From the sidewalk to home: Birmingham VA houses Veterans, exceeds 2022 goal
The Birmingham VA Health Care System and its community partners were recently recognized for the successful permanent housing placement of 227 Veterans in 2022.
Birmingham VA makes strides to house homeless Veterans
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.
Birmingham VA celebrates 70 years of service
The Birmingham VA Health Care System celebrated 70 years of service on March 16, 2023. Watch the ceremony on our Facebook Page:
AI: Birmingham VA harnesses tech to fight colon cancer
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).
LCS Program Improves Cancer Screening Among Veterans
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.
Birmingham VA PACT Act Open House provides information, toxic exposure screening to Veterans
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.
Medical Mystery Solved at the Birmingham VA
A physician resident training at the Birmingham VA Health Care System is credited with a lifechanging discovery.
Virtual Reality comes to Birmingham VA to better Veteran experience
The Birmingham VA is streamlining the way of the future with virtual reality training for employees. As a part of VA’s commitment to improving patient experience, the Birmingham VA was chosen as the first pilot site for virtual reality (VR) training specific to the hospital discharge process.
