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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.

November 20, 2024

The Erie VA Medical Center, in collaboration with Erie Elks Lodge 67, and Erie Times Newsies, is providing 202 Thanksgiving turkey dinner boxes to Veterans throughout northwestern Pennsylvania November 21 and 23.

November 13, 2024

Erie VA Medical Center, under Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 4, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking initiative to enhance personalized medicine for Veterans.

September 24, 2024

Today, the Erie VA Medical Center announced that it has housed 79 Veterans experiencing homeless in Western Pennsylvania this fiscal year.

May 02, 2024

The Erie VA Medical Center police team participated in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Drug Take-Back Event April 26 at the main facility and collected approximately 116 pounds in prescription drugs.

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.

October 17, 2023

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

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.

September 28, 2023

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

September 18, 2023

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

September 13, 2023

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