News releases
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VA research shows vaccines more than 95% effective in preventing infection in high-risk population
July 22, 2021Researchers from VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System found that two of the most used coronavirus vaccines, Pfizer and Moderna, are more than 95% effective in preventing confirmed infection.
VA psychologist recognized for diversity and outstanding service to veterans
June 16, 2021A VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System psychologist is the recipient of the Department of Veterans Affairs Russell B. Lemle Psychology Leadership Award for improving services for veterans and staunchly advocating for diversity and equity.
VA secretary recognizes VA Pittsburgh nurse for dedication, service to veterans
May 14, 2021A VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System nurse recently won the Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Nursing and Advancement of Nursing Programs for helping to improve health care services for veterans.
VA provides free support to help Veterans heal from military sexual trauma
April 05, 2021As part of its outreach and recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, VA launches a new campaign every year to promote its military sexual trauma (MST) services and invite Veterans who experienced MST into a community that listens, understands and believes in them.
VA Pittsburgh announces stakeholder listening sessions as part of ongoing effort to guide the future of VA health care
March 03, 2021VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System announced today it will hold a virtual listening session with stakeholders on March 10 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to hear from Veterans and the communities VA serves.
VA/Pitt Study Shows Telehealth Effective, Preferred for Veterans’ Wheelchair Design and Fit
December 22, 2020Two recent studies published in the International Journal of Telerehabilitation show that telehealth can be effective in providing Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) to Veterans, including custom-designed and custom-fitted manual and power wheelchairs.
VA Pittsburgh Physician receives 2020 David M. Worthen Rising Star Award
October 07, 2020Dr. Deborah DiNardo, director of Women’s Health and an internist at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, received the 2020 Worthen Rising Star Award, recognizing her as an early career champion of health professions trainee education.
VA Pittsburgh named ‘LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader’ for 8th year
September 14, 2020VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System was named a 2020 “LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation is the eighth time in as many years and is listed in the 13th edition of the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System surpasses 32,000 telehealth encounters in 2020
July 31, 2020VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) has conducted more than 32,000 telehealth encounters for over 16,000 veterans throughout western Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio and West Virginia so far this fiscal year.
Moving Forward: Safe Care is Our Mission
June 08, 2020Safe care is our mission. Your safety and the safety of our employees is our top priority during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are working to restore services safely at our facilities based on federal, state and local guidance.