Stories
Read about what's happening in our VA Pittsburgh health care community.
New Sim Center Improves Veterans Health Care
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System's new state-of-the-art simulation center serves a critical role in improving Veterans health care.

3D Printing Longtime Staple of VAPHS Research Lab
Last week, VA engineers at the Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) participated in North America's most influential 3D printing event in Detroit.

VA nurse gives a family the chance to say goodbye
Swift action taken by VA nurse Karen Brodlo prolonged the life of an elderly woman.

All In one breath
Veterans scheduled for compensation and pension (C&P) exams at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System's H.J. Heinz III campus can literally breathe a sigh of relief with the addition of same-day pulmonary function tests (PFTs).

Loss is common human experience
"You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair." -- Old Chinese Proverb

Great reasons to connect with friends
Socializing can provide many benefits to your physical and mental health.

Team provides health care for transgender Veterans
At VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, an all-volunteer team of experts provides medical and psychological care to transgender Veterans throughout the VISN 4 service area.

Therapeutic Hoops 4 Troops boosts morale
Who knew a childhood competition of paper basketball among siblings would later inspire a therapeutic game bringing military Veterans together for rehabilitation and stress relief?

I CARE Award winners recognized
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System presents I CARE awards to VA employees whose actions demonstrate the Department of Veterans Affairs I CARE Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence

Grand opening held for relocated Belmont Clinic
Nearly 150 Veterans and their families joined VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System on April 12 for the grand opening and dedication of the relocated Belmont County outpatient clinic.
