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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.
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.
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 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.
The 2022 VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System’s Veterans Creative Arts Show has gone virtual for the second year in a row.
Getting a flu shot protects you, your family and your community.
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.
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.
Dr. James Ibinson is VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System’s 2022 Outstanding Physician of the Year.