Skip to Content

News releases

Get the latest news from the VA Erie medical center and community clinics. For more information about Erie health care, contact our Public Affairs Office at 814-860-2074.

Trust in VA among Veteran patients in Erie VAMC rises to 95.6%, up 5.4% since 2018

April 17, 2024

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that Veteran trust in the Erie VA Medical Center has risen to 95.6% — up from 90.2% in 2018 (the first year since VA began conducting this survey). Additionally, nationwide trust in VA outpatient care has increased to 91.8% — up from 85.6% in 2018.

Erie VA Medical Center in Dire Need of Volunteer Drivers in Crawford and McKean Counties

October 17, 2023

Erie VA Medical Center (VAMC) announces a critical need for volunteer drivers in the Meadville, Titusville, and Smethport PA areas.

Erie VA Medical Center to host 2023 Annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony

October 06, 2023

Erie VA Medical Center is again pleased to invite local Veterans, their families, and community members to the annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Erie VA Medical Center Police to Conduct Large-scale Active Threat Training Drill

September 28, 2023

The Erie VA Medical Center (VAMC) is committed to ensuring the safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors.

Erie VA Medical Center Named a Best in the Nation

September 18, 2023

Erie VA Medical Center (VAMC) was named a top VA Medical Center in the United States for patient experience.

Erie VA Medical Center Set to Break Ground for Crawford County VA Clinic

September 13, 2023

Erie VA Medical Center (VAMC) proudly announces the groundbreaking of its Crawford County VA Clinic.

The Next PACT Act Deadline: Health Care Enrollment for PA Veterans who deployed to Combat Zones

September 13, 2023

Until 11:59pm local time on September 30, 2023, Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care, and left active duty between September 11, 2001 and October 1, 2013 are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care.

No-Cost VA Flu Shots for Eligible Veterans

September 01, 2023

Erie VA Medical Center and our County VA Clinics proudly announce drive-thru flu clinics, beginning Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Erie VA Police Begin to use Body Cams and Dash Cams

August 28, 2023

Today, in accordance with President Biden’s Executive Order 14074 and the Cleland-Dole Act of 2022, the Erie VA Medical Center police officers will begin to use in-car and body-worn cameras.

VA Extends PACT Act Benefits Filing Deadline

August 10, 2023

VA extends deadline Through Monday for Veterans and survivors to apply for PACT Act benefits backdated to August 10, 2022.