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Early Alert Aims to Save Lives

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is piloting a text-messaging service that could save Veterans’ lives.

19,000 Veterans Join MVP Through VA Pittsburgh

Major milestone achieved in groundbreaking Million Veteran Program.

Million Veteran Program

Rideshare Program Nets Big Results

A new ridesharing program for eligible Veterans in need of transportation to medical appointments is producing big results for VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.

Members of VA Pittsburgh’s transportation team stand ready to assist Veterans who need rides to and from their medical appointments.

Hidden Heroes Calls on All to Support Caregivers

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System joined state and local officials in encouraging Pennsylvanians to support caretakers of Veterans, the hidden heroes among us.

Robert Grier Jr. and his father Robert Grier Sr.

Veterans cite Monroeville clinic’s convenience

Veterans say VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System’s (VAPHS’s) new Monroeville VA Outpatient Clinic offers a more convenient option than traveling into Pittsburgh’s traffic-heavy Oakland neighborhood for care.

Monroeville Ribbon Cutting

Program Keeps Long-Term Care Veterans in Homes

A new program now available at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System gives Veterans who need long-term care a choice between going to a nursing home or staying in a residential setting.

Fairs Offer Help Applying for Toxic-Exposure Benefits

As a U.S. Marine deployed to Iraq in 2007, Sean Godfrey was frequently exposed to toxic burn pits.

Burn Pit Balad Iraq

VA Pittsburgh Now Offers Mobile Adult Day Health Care

We are pleased to announce we now offer adult day health care (ADHC) for eligible Veterans at select VFW and American Legion posts. In June, we visited Mars VFW Post 7505 to commemorate our first mobile ADHC program, which allows Veterans to socialize and explore Veteran-oriented organizations.

ADHC Mars VFW

Summer ’23 Military Toxic Exposures: VBA Claims and VHA Enrollment Fairs and Town Halls

If you are a Veteran who was exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange or other toxic substances during your service, time is running out to have your benefits backdated by one year if you file a claim under a new law and it is granted.

National Commission on Collegiate Nurse Education (CCNE) Accreditation

We are seeking national Commission on Collegiate Nurse Education (CCNE) accreditation of our entry-to-practice nurse residency programs. Learn more and how you can submit comments now through Aug. 23