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Read about what's happening in our VA Pittsburgh health care community.

  • Army Veteran George Scott was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), on Nov. 11, 2021. Despite the diagnosis, the former coal miner and skilled woodworker has not allowed the debilitating illness to slow him down.

    Army Veteran George Scott - Woodworker

  • Pittsburgh, PA — VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System’s (VAPHS’s) H.J. Heinz III Community Living Center (CLC) has achieved recognition as a Level 2 Age-Friendly Health System through a national initiative to deliver safe, reliable, high-quality health care based on what matters to older veterans.

  • Two health care innovations developed at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System are among VHA’s 10 Promising Practices for 2022 following the annual Shark Tank Competition at the Innovation Experience (iEX) Conference.

    Deirdre Quinn, CHERP core investigator at VA Pittsburgh, pitches Contraception on Demand to VA sharks Brynn Cole, VHA innovation ecosystem management analyst, Leandro DaSilva, New England Center for Innovation excellence director, and Michael Kilmer, VISN 19 network director.

  • Veterans who need help learning how to use VA virtual health care technology and applications can now stop by VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System’s Vet Tech Center (VTC) for face-to-face assistance.

    VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Medicine Service Line Vice President Dr. Patrick Strollo, left, Chief of Staff Dr. Ali Sonel, Connected Care Manager Ed Briones, and Executive Director Donald Koenig prepare to cut the ribbon at the Vet Tech Support Center on Sept. 22.

  • VA Pittsburgh is looking for Veteran Service Organizations who have a facility in Allegheny County where our staff can provide an Adult Day Health Care program for Veterans close to their homes.

    Four Veterans playing cards at a table assisted by a nurse.

  • The 2022 VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System’s Veterans Creative Arts Show has gone virtual for the second year in a row.

    A collage of visual art show entries in VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System’s 2022 Veterans Art Show includes an assemblage by Jayson Nixon, left, an oil painting by Anthony Grano, top center, a metal sculpture by Bob McKay, bottom center, and a photo by Elizabeth “Liz” Zemba.

  • Getting a flu shot protects you, your family and your community.

    Bandage placed on arm after vaccination

  • Nurse researcher Emily Boltey is the second consecutive patient safety fellow from VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) to win the Gold Capstone Award for their fellowship project.

    Emily Boltey received her Gold Award. (from left to right): Jamie L. Estock, Emily Boltey, Dr. David E. Eibling

  • A Vietnam Veteran whose son died while serving with the Army in Iraq used his carpentry skills to ensure his family’s sacrifice is forever remembered.

    Director Denise Boehm with Vietnam Veteran Fred Hunter

  • Dr. James Ibinson is VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System’s 2022 Outstanding Physician of the Year.

    Dr. James Ibinson