About Birmingham
The Birmingham VA Medical Center is an acute tertiary care facility with particularly strong programs in both medicine and surgery and serves as the primary referral center for the state. We provide health care services to eligible veterans in the  VA Southeast Network . The 32-bed Southeastern Blind Rehabilitation Center is one of nine in the VA system. Recent construction provides state-of-the-art facilities and equipment in all clinical programs. Located in the Birmingham historic south side district of the city, the facility's primary affiliation is with the University of Alabama hospitals and clinics.

Can't Make Your Appointment?
Last month , more than 2,000 patients were unable to keep their appointments. Because we did not hear from them, we were unable to reschedule that time for their fellow veterans. If you can't make your appointment, let us help you re-schedule.

Welcome Home America’s Heroes

The Birmingham VA Medical Center sponsored a Welcome Home Celebration for Alabama’s veterans who have returned from military service in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The event was held on Saturday, April 26, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Huntsville Space and Rocket Center.  Free Admission to the Space and Rocket Center was given to all OEF/OIF Veterans and their families.  Over 100 veterans and 375 people were in attendance.

Birmingham VA selected to host 2009 National Veterans Golden Age Games.  

The Birmingham VA Medical Center has been selected as the host site for the 2009 National Veterans Golden Age Games.  The games will be held from May 31- June 5, 2009.  Stay tuned for more news about this exciting event.   

Suicide Hot Line
VA has begun operating a national suicide prevention hot line for veterans. The toll–free hot line number-- 1–800–273–TALK (8255) –– is staffed by mental health professionals 24–hours a day, seven days a week. "Veterans need to know these VA professionals are literally a phone call away," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson. "All service members who experience the stresses of combat can have wounds on their minds as well as their bodies. Veterans should see mental health services as another benefit they have earned." ( more)