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Read about what's happening in the Birmingham VA Health Care System community
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.
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.
A physician resident training at the Birmingham VA Health Care System is credited with a lifechanging discovery.
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.
Hire Faster—A priority VA pledges to meet. This priority was evident recently in the Birmingham VA Health Care System.
The engine rumbled, vibrated, and brakes hissed as the tractor-trailer settled into position at the Birmingham VA Clinic Nov. 10. This delivery would be special on any day of the year but making this cargo more precious was the intended receiver during this particular time—Veterans and Veterans Day.
The Birmingham VA Health Care System (BVAHCS) hosted the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Master of Science in Health Administration Class #58 on Oct. 28. The class is touring various health care systems in the city’s medical district.
Four World War II Veterans received Flu vaccinations at the Jasper VA Clinic of the Birmingham VA Health Care System during its Flu Fair Oct. 14, 2022.
Over 750 potential candidates lined up as early as 6:30 a.m. Sept. 24, 2022, seeking employment with the Birmingham VA Health Care System. The event occurred at the Birmingham VA East Clinic in Irondale, Alabama.
The Birmingham VA Health Care System will host a job fair Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Birmingham VA East Clinic located at 7901 Crestwood Blvd., Irondale, AL 35210.