News releases
Get the latest news from Philadelphia-area medical centers and clinics. For more information about Philadelphia health care, contact our Public Affairs Office at 215-823-5846.
August 7, 2026The Philadelphia VA Healthcare System today announced its participation in a new clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Psilocybin to treat major depression in Veterans, including those with concurrent posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
July 30, 2026The Philadelphia VA Healthcare System today announced its participation in a new clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used to treat diabetes, as treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD).
July 20, 2026The Philadelphia VA Healthcare System received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance (NRM) projects in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funds earlier in the year.
July 15, 2026The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced eight grants to educational and research institutions totaling $2,199,686 to memorialize Veterans interred in VA and VA grant-funded cemeteries as part of the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program (VLP).
June 3, 2026The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that more than 100,000 new Veterans have enrolled in VA health care so far in 2026, a testament to the landmark improvements VA has made during the second Trump Administration.
May 22, 2026The Philadelphia VA Healthcare System received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026.
May 21, 2026The Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center announced today that it received a 5 stars rating in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating report.
May 18, 2026The Department of Veterans Affairs, Philadelphia VA Healthcare System will host its Annual Adaptive Sports Clinic for Veterans who have limb loss(es) on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Riverwinds Community City, in West Deptford, New Jersey.
April 15, 2026The Department of Veterans Affairs, Philadelphia VA Healthcare System will host its Annual First Swing Golf Clinic for Veterans who have limb(s) loss or other physical disabilities on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Indian Springs Country Club’s Driving Range in Marlton, New Jersey.
April 14, 2026The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a $112 million grant funding opportunity for organizations that provide suicide prevention services to Veterans across the country.