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

  • 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.

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  • Hire Faster—A priority VA pledges to meet. This priority was evident recently in the Birmingham VA Health Care System.

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  • 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.

    Setting the table on 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.

    Academic partners: Birmingham VA hosts UAB MSHA Class 58

  • 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.

    World War II Veterans receive Flu vaccinations at Jasper VA Clinic

  • 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.

    Epic turnout: Birmingham VA welcomes hundreds of new applicants

  • 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.

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  • The Birmingham VA Health Care System offers more than world-class health care. Opportunities for service in support of others trace the medical center’s passageways daily.

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  • The Birmingham VA Health Care System hosted the first of its kind VA Southeast Network (VISN 7) Patient Safety/High-Reliability Organization Stand Down on July 29, 2022.

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  • U.S. Army and World War II Veteran James G. Minor turns 100 years old on America’s Independence Day, July 4, 2022.

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