http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/index.asp Listing of local health features. en-us Copyright 2010 VA http://www.va.gov/rss Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:50:00 CST http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/BVAHCS_Dental_Clinic_implements_CEREC_technology.asp Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:40:00 CST When James Evans, arrived at the Birmingham VA Health Care System Dental Clinic to have a crown installed, he expected the process to take weeks. To his surprise, the design, fitting and delivery were done the same day. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/BVAHCS_Dental_Clinic_implements_CEREC_technology_1614282860860 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/210203JBCEREC180x130.jpg Dr. Casey Bloom, Birmingham VA Health Care System dentist and CEREC CAD/CAM specialist, reviews a digital impression for James Evans, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. (Photo by James Branch) When James Evans, arrived at the Birmingham VA Health Care System Dental Clinic to have a crown installed, he expected the process to take weeks. To his surprise, the design, fitting and delivery were done the same day. Birmingham VA implements CEREC When James Evans, arrived at the Birmingham VA Health Care System Dental Clinic to have a crown installed, he expected the process to take weeks. To his surprise, the design, fitting and delivery were done the same day. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Former_POWs_receive_COVID_19_vaccination_at_BVAHCS.asp Tue, 22 Dec 2020 10:00:00 CST The only living POWs in the Birmingham area, Lee Creel, Newton Duke and Norman Hale were first in line to receive COVID-19 vaccinations at the Birmingham VA Health Care System. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Former_POWs_receive_COVID_19_vaccination_at_BVAHCS_1608651905237 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/2020180COVIDvaccination20121501.jpg Lee Creel, Norman Hale and Norman Duke await the COVID-19 vaccine. The only living POWs in the Birmingham area, Lee Creel, Newton Duke and Norman Hale were first in line to receive COVID-19 vaccinations at the Birmingham VA Health Care System. Former POWs receive vaccine The only living POWs in the Birmingham area, Lee Creel, Newton Duke and Norman Hale were first in line to receive COVID-19 vaccinations at the Birmingham VA Health Care System. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Veteran_enhances_eye_recognition_technology.asp Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:30:00 CST For Army National Guard Veteran Dustin Fast, developing an advanced eye recognition software, obtaining an award for his contributions and pursuing a doctorate degree are becoming a reality. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veteran_enhances_eye_recognition_technology_1605558094572 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/20201116Dustin2.JPG Dustin Fast, artificial intelligence software engineer and former Army National Guard soldier works on ways to improve the eye recognition during his nights and weekends. He is scheduled to enter the neuroengineering graduate program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in January 2021. (Court For Army National Guard Veteran Dustin Fast, developing an advanced eye recognition software, obtaining an award for his contributions and pursuing a doctorate degree are becoming a reality. Vet enhances eye recognition For Army National Guard Veteran Dustin Fast, developing an advanced eye recognition software, obtaining an award for his contributions and pursuing a doctorate degree are becoming a reality. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/BVAHCS_selected_for_COVID_19_Vaccine_Trial.asp Mon, 09 Nov 2020 14:00:00 CST The Birmingham VA Health Care System has started clinical trials for the single-dose investigational COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/BVAHCS_selected_for_COVID_19_Vaccine_Trial_1604945221586 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/BVAMC_180x130.jpg Birmingham VA The Birmingham VA Health Care System has started clinical trials for the single-dose investigational COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. COVID vaccine trials at BVHCS The Birmingham VA Health Care System has started clinical trials for the single-dose investigational COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Birmingham_VA_Virtual_Care_Grows_as_More_Veterans.asp Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:00:00 CST During the COVID-19 pandemic, Veterans in northern and central Alabama are using virtual care through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to connect with their providers and safely attend visits from home. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Birmingham_VA_Virtual_Care_Grows_as_More_Veterans_1600970093815 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/bhamstaff180.jpg BVAHCS staff During the COVID-19 pandemic, Veterans in northern and central Alabama are using virtual care through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to connect with their providers and safely attend visits from home. BVAHCS Virtual Care Serves Vet During the COVID-19 pandemic, Veterans in northern and central Alabama are using virtual care through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to connect with their providers and safely attend visits from home. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/BVAHCS_Employee_Nationally_Recognized_for_50_Years.asp Tue, 04 Aug 2020 08:00:00 CDT The Department of Veterans Affairs recognized Geneva Robinson of the Birmingham VA Health Care System with a lifetime achievement award for her 50 years of service to Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/BVAHCS_Employee_Nationally_Recognized_for_50_Years_1596476589422 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/180x130GenevaRobinson.jpg Mrs. Geneva Robinson The Department of Veterans Affairs recognized Geneva Robinson of the Birmingham VA Health Care System with a lifetime achievement award for her 50 years of service to Veterans. Award for 50 Years of Service The Department of Veterans Affairs recognized Geneva Robinson of the Birmingham VA Health Care System with a lifetime achievement award for her 50 years of service to Veterans. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Veteran_regains_speech_with_help_from_the_BVAHCS.asp Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:00:00 CDT Purple Heart recipient has a lot to say as of recent. Causey is BVAHCS first recipient of an “artificial larynx” device that substitutes sound/vibration source in the absence of a voice box. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veteran_regains_speech_with_help_from_the_BVAHCS_1595974184552 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/07282020Causey180x130.jpg Mr. Causey Purple Heart recipient has a lot to say as of recent. Causey is BVAHCS first recipient of an “artificial larynx” device that substitutes sound/vibration source in the absence of a voice box. Veteran regains speech Purple Heart recipient has a lot to say as of recent. Causey is BVAHCS first recipient of an “artificial larynx” device that substitutes sound/vibration source in the absence of a voice box. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Family_shares_thanks_even_in_loss_of_brother.asp Thu, 16 Jul 2020 08:30:00 CDT Carson McSherdon recently preached his brother's funeral. “There were four brothers and all served in the military except me...”. He added "The Birmingham VA was especially good to him.” Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Family_shares_thanks_even_in_loss_of_brother_1594906410973 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/McSherdons180x130.jpg McSherdon brothers Carson, Tommy, Joe and Robert. Carson McSherdon recently preached his brother's funeral. “There were four brothers and all served in the military except me...”. He added "The Birmingham VA was especially good to him.” Family shares thanks Carson McSherdon recently preached his brother's funeral. “There were four brothers and all served in the military except me...”. He added "The Birmingham VA was especially good to him.” http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Birmingham_VA_reducing_wait_times_for_chemotherapy.asp Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:00:00 CDT Nurses, pharmacists, physicians, supportive and quality improvement staff at the Birmingham VA Health Care System has implemented a process to reduce wait times for chemotherapy patients waiting for laboratory results. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Birmingham_VA_reducing_wait_times_for_chemotherapy_1591976298219 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/20200612VAOncology180x130.jpg Aliceson O'Hara RN, Infusion Nurse; Dr. Devika Das, Staff Physician, Medical Oncologist; and Dr. Barbara Gleaton, Oncology Pharmacist in Birmingham VA Oncology Clinic Nurses, pharmacists, physicians, supportive and quality improvement staff at the Birmingham VA Health Care System has implemented a process to reduce wait times for chemotherapy patients waiting for laboratory results. Reduced Wait Times for Chemo Nurses, pharmacists, physicians, supportive and quality improvement staff at the Birmingham VA Health Care System has implemented a process to reduce wait times for chemotherapy patients waiting for laboratory results. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/BVAHCS_Nurses_Go_Above_During_Nurses_Week.asp Fri, 08 May 2020 16:00:00 CDT BVAHCS nurses assist Veterans at the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home. Group includes husband and wife, both nurses who worked side by side, departing on their 27th wedding anniversary Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/BVAHCS_Nurses_Go_Above_During_Nurses_Week_1588972261273 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/BillNicholsVH18x130.jpg Bill Nichols State Veterans Home BVAHCS nurses assist Veterans at the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home. Group includes husband and wife, both nurses who worked side by side, departing on their 27th wedding anniversary BVAHCS Nurses Deploy Help Vets BVAHCS nurses assist Veterans at the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home. Group includes husband and wife, both nurses who worked side by side, departing on their 27th wedding anniversary http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Birmingham_VA_garners_national_Age_Friendly_Healt.asp Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:00:00 CDT The Birmingham VA Health Care System announced it is part of a movement to improve health care for older adults, contributing to a goal of 20 percent of U.S. hospitals and health systems becoming age-friendly by 2020. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Birmingham_VA_garners_national_Age_Friendly_Healt_1587575060030 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/BVAMC_180x130.jpg BVAMC The Birmingham VA Health Care System announced it is part of a movement to improve health care for older adults, contributing to a goal of 20 percent of U.S. hospitals and health systems becoming age-friendly by 2020. BVAHCS national recognition The Birmingham VA Health Care System announced it is part of a movement to improve health care for older adults, contributing to a goal of 20 percent of U.S. hospitals and health systems becoming age-friendly by 2020. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Birmingham_VA_repurposes_tele_health_technology.asp Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:30:00 CDT Birmingham VA Health Care System is repurposing technology to care for Veterans effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The telehealth program allows VA health care teams to treat Veterans regardless of their location. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Birmingham_VA_repurposes_tele_health_technology_1587151752308 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/TeleICUCOVID2.jpg Dr. Michael Wells demonstrates the use of tele-health equipment with COVID-19 patients. Birmingham VA Health Care System is repurposing technology to care for Veterans effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The telehealth program allows VA health care teams to treat Veterans regardless of their location. BVAHCS repurposing technology Birmingham VA Health Care System is repurposing technology to care for Veterans effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The telehealth program allows VA health care teams to treat Veterans regardless of their location. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Veterans_graduate_from_BVAMC_CWT_and_VSAW_programs.asp Mon, 03 Feb 2020 15:00:00 CST The Birmingham VA held its recent Compensated Work Therapy and Veterans School at Work program’s graduations. It was an opportunity for graduates to share their experiences in the programs and their future plans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_graduate_from_BVAMC_CWT_and_VSAW_programs_1580761361380 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/2020CWTgroup180x130.jpg CWT graduates. The Birmingham VA held its recent Compensated Work Therapy and Veterans School at Work program’s graduations. It was an opportunity for graduates to share their experiences in the programs and their future plans. Veterans graduate from CWT The Birmingham VA held its recent Compensated Work Therapy and Veterans School at Work program’s graduations. It was an opportunity for graduates to share their experiences in the programs and their future plans. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Tele_stroke_Program_Improves_Veterans_Care.asp Tue, 10 Dec 2019 14:00:00 CST Birmingham VA has personnel, processes, and protocols in place to deliver rapid care via tele-stroke. VA tele-stroke availability continues to grow and is just one of many telehealth programs available. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Tele_stroke_Program_Improves_Veterans_Care_1576006178719 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/2019Telehealth3180x130.jpg Tele-stroke program allows VA health care teams to treat Veterans regardless of location. Birmingham VA has personnel, processes, and protocols in place to deliver rapid care via tele-stroke. VA tele-stroke availability continues to grow and is just one of many telehealth programs available. Tele-stroke program at VA Birmingham VA has personnel, processes, and protocols in place to deliver rapid care via tele-stroke. VA tele-stroke availability continues to grow and is just one of many telehealth programs available. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Hoover_selected_to_help_decorate_White_House.asp Tue, 12 Nov 2019 14:00:00 CST Debra Hoover, a VA telehealth clinical technician, is getting the opportunity to live a dream come true. She was recently selected to assist in decorating the White House for the holidays. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Hoover_selected_to_help_decorate_White_House_1573586027282 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/DebraHoover180x130.jpg Debbie Hoover Debra Hoover, a VA telehealth clinical technician, is getting the opportunity to live a dream come true. She was recently selected to assist in decorating the White House for the holidays. VA staff decorates White House Debra Hoover, a VA telehealth clinical technician, is getting the opportunity to live a dream come true. She was recently selected to assist in decorating the White House for the holidays. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/National_Family_Caregivers_Month.asp Tue, 05 Nov 2019 12:00:00 CST For National Family Caregivers Month, we pause to recognize the men and women who tirelessly work to improve the quality of life for Americans in need of care. Caregivers help their family members live fulfilling lives. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/National_Family_Caregivers_Month_1572974319426 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/BVAMC_180x130.jpg Birmingham VA Hospital For National Family Caregivers Month, we pause to recognize the men and women who tirelessly work to improve the quality of life for Americans in need of care. Caregivers help their family members live fulfilling lives. National Caregivers Month For National Family Caregivers Month, we pause to recognize the men and women who tirelessly work to improve the quality of life for Americans in need of care. Caregivers help their family members live fulfilling lives. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/BirminghamVAcommitsStopHarassment.asp Wed, 30 Oct 2019 14:50:00 CDT As part of a national initiative, the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center's leadership participated in a declaration signing for the “Stand Up to Stop Harassment Now!”. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/BirminghamVAcommitsStopHarassment_1572465424723 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/StandUptoStopHarassment11.jpg Signing of declaration. As part of a national initiative, the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center's leadership participated in a declaration signing for the “Stand Up to Stop Harassment Now!”. Birmingham VA takes stand As part of a national initiative, the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center's leadership participated in a declaration signing for the “Stand Up to Stop Harassment Now!”. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Birmingham_VA_selects_New_Director.asp Mon, 06 May 2019 10:00:00 CDT Ms. Stacy Vasquez currently serves as the Director of the Birmingham Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center which includes nine Community Based Outpatient Clinics providing quality care to Veterans of Alabama. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Birmingham_VA_selects_New_Director_1557154580781 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/StacyVasquez1.jpg Stacy Vasquez Ms. Stacy Vasquez currently serves as the Director of the Birmingham Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center which includes nine Community Based Outpatient Clinics providing quality care to Veterans of Alabama. BVAMC selects New Director Ms. Stacy Vasquez currently serves as the Director of the Birmingham Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center which includes nine Community Based Outpatient Clinics providing quality care to Veterans of Alabama. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/VA_Health_Care_facilities_moving_to_smoke_free.asp Sat, 26 Jan 2019 15:00:00 CDT VA facilities will be smoke free beginning in October. As part of the VA commitment to provide excellent health care for Veterans, the department is pleased to announce VHA health care facilities will be smoke free. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Health_Care_facilities_moving_to_smoke_free_1564170846405 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/2019BVAMCPosterSmokefree180x130.jpg VA facilities will be smoke free beginning in October. As part of the VA commitment to provide excellent health care for Veterans, the department is pleased to announce VHA health care facilities will be smoke free. VA facilities will be smoke free beginning in October. As part of the VA commitment to provide excellent health care for Veterans, the department is pleased to announce VHA health care facilities will be smoke free. VA Goes Smoke Free VA facilities will be smoke free beginning in October. As part of the VA commitment to provide excellent health care for Veterans, the department is pleased to announce VHA health care facilities will be smoke free. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/New_Patient_Parking.asp Fri, 18 Jan 2019 15:52:00 CST Starting Monday, January 21st, there will be a major bridge replacement underway. We want all our Veterans and visitors to have the best alternate routes to the Birmingham VA, Birmingham VA Clinic and the Parking Deck. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Bridge_Closure http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/Healthflag180x130.jpg I 20/59 Bridge Closure Starting Monday, January 21st, there will be a major bridge replacement underway. We want all our Veterans and visitors to have the best alternate routes to the Birmingham VA, Birmingham VA Clinic and the Parking Deck. I 20/59 Bridge Closure Starting Monday, January 21st, there will be a major bridge replacement underway. We want all our Veterans and visitors to have the best alternate routes to the Birmingham VA, Birmingham VA Clinic and the Parking Deck. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/New_Patient_Parking.asp Fri, 18 Jan 2019 15:52:00 CST Starting Monday, January 21st, there will be a major bridge replacement underway. We want all our Veterans and visitors to have the best alternate routes to the Birmingham VA, Birmingham VA Clinic and the Parking Deck. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_Patient_Parking_1450278474819 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/Healthflag180x130.jpg I 20/59 Bridge Closure Starting Monday, January 21st, there will be a major bridge replacement underway. We want all our Veterans and visitors to have the best alternate routes to the Birmingham VA, Birmingham VA Clinic and the Parking Deck. I 20/59 Bridge Closure Starting Monday, January 21st, there will be a major bridge replacement underway. We want all our Veterans and visitors to have the best alternate routes to the Birmingham VA, Birmingham VA Clinic and the Parking Deck. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/GreenhealthPFCA.asp Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:30:00 CDT The Birmingham VA Medical Center was recently named a winner of Practice Greenhealth’s Partner for Change Award for the second consecutive year. Winning facilities must recycle at least 15 percent of their total waste. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/We_Know_you_LIKE_us_1331312251760 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/PFC18180x130.jpg Birmingham VA Medical Center named winner of Partner for Change Award The Birmingham VA Medical Center was recently named a winner of Practice Greenhealth’s Partner for Change Award for the second consecutive year. Winning facilities must recycle at least 15 percent of their total waste. BVAMC Partner for Change award The Birmingham VA Medical Center was recently named a winner of Practice Greenhealth’s Partner for Change Award for the second consecutive year. Winning facilities must recycle at least 15 percent of their total waste. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/BeThere.asp Mon, 16 Apr 2018 16:30:00 CDT Talking about #SuicidePrevention can be difficult. Being there for Veterans and Service members isn’t. Learn all the ways you can #BeThere for someone who’s going through a difficult time: VeteransCrisisLine.net/BeThere Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Huntsville_VA_Clinic_Services_Fair_1509029564193 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/Crisis180x130.jpg Showing you Care can Make a Big Difference to Someone in a Crisis Talking about #SuicidePrevention can be difficult. Being there for Veterans and Service members isn’t. Learn all the ways you can #BeThere for someone who’s going through a difficult time: VeteransCrisisLine.net/BeThere VeteransCrisisLine.net Talking about #SuicidePrevention can be difficult. Being there for Veterans and Service members isn’t. Learn all the ways you can #BeThere for someone who’s going through a difficult time: VeteransCrisisLine.net/BeThere http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Veteran_Training.asp Thu, 12 Apr 2018 16:00:00 CDT Computer Skills: Veterans will be tutored on an individual basis by a trained University business student.Financial Skills: Veterans will be trained in the basics of money management, Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_Women_Veterans_Expo_2018_1520874630127 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/Flag180x130.jpg Free Training For Veterans Computer Skills: Veterans will be tutored on an individual basis by a trained University business student.Financial Skills: Veterans will be trained in the basics of money management, Free Training For Veterans Computer Skills: Veterans will be tutored on an individual basis by a trained University business student.Financial Skills: Veterans will be trained in the basics of money management, http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/2017_Art_Exhibit.asp Wed, 30 Aug 2017 17:30:00 CDT The Birmingham VA clinic at 2415 7th Ave. S. will host an art exhibit August 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., It will showcase ten women Veterans’ art exhibits which have been featured nationwide. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Huntsville_VA_Clinic_1447442950075 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/boots180.jpg Artwork by Cara Myhre The Birmingham VA clinic at 2415 7th Ave. S. will host an art exhibit August 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., It will showcase ten women Veterans’ art exhibits which have been featured nationwide. Women Veterans Art Exhibit The Birmingham VA clinic at 2415 7th Ave. S. will host an art exhibit August 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., It will showcase ten women Veterans’ art exhibits which have been featured nationwide. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/VAR.asp Mon, 21 Nov 2016 16:00:00 CST The Veteran Appointment Request (VAR) mobile application (app) allows you to directly schedule or request primary care and mental health care appointments at facilities where you already receive care. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VAR_1479842883709 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/VAR180130.jpg Veteran Appointment Request (VAR) mobile app The Veteran Appointment Request (VAR) mobile application (app) allows you to directly schedule or request primary care and mental health care appointments at facilities where you already receive care. Veteran Appointment App The Veteran Appointment Request (VAR) mobile application (app) allows you to directly schedule or request primary care and mental health care appointments at facilities where you already receive care. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/MyVAAccess.asp Wed, 09 Nov 2016 15:06:00 CST Veterans requesting primary or mental healthcare can expect Same-Day Services in one of the following ways: A face-to-face visit, A phone consult, Telehealth or video care, An appointment that day or a later date. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/MyVAAccess_1478723629115 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/Toolbox180x130.jpg Toolbox of Same-Day Services Veterans requesting primary or mental healthcare can expect Same-Day Services in one of the following ways: A face-to-face visit, A phone consult, Telehealth or video care, An appointment that day or a later date. MyVA Access and Same-Day Servi Veterans requesting primary or mental healthcare can expect Same-Day Services in one of the following ways: A face-to-face visit, A phone consult, Telehealth or video care, An appointment that day or a later date. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Audiology_And_Optometry.asp Fri, 22 Jul 2016 08:00:00 CDT We are excited to announce that beginning August 1st, Veterans will no longer need a referral from their Primary Care Physician to make routine Audiology or Optometry appointments. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Audiology_And_Optometry_1468938576962 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/Audiology180x130.jpg An Audiology Exam We are excited to announce that beginning August 1st, Veterans will no longer need a referral from their Primary Care Physician to make routine Audiology or Optometry appointments. Audiology & Optometry We are excited to announce that beginning August 1st, Veterans will no longer need a referral from their Primary Care Physician to make routine Audiology or Optometry appointments. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Huntsville_CBOC.asp Wed, 08 Apr 2015 16:00:00 CDT A recent photo showing the progression of construction at the new Huntsville VA Clinic which will consolidate the Huntsville and Madison/Decatur Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Birmingham_VA_Goes_RED_1328021969935 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/Huntsville180x130.jpg Photo showing construction of the new Huntsville VA Clinic A recent photo showing the progression of construction at the new Huntsville VA Clinic which will consolidate the Huntsville and Madison/Decatur Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Photo of Huntsville VA Clinic A recent photo showing the progression of construction at the new Huntsville VA Clinic which will consolidate the Huntsville and Madison/Decatur Community Based Outpatient Clinics. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Copy_of_Huntsville_CBOC.asp Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:00:00 CDT Aerial photo showing construction of the new Huntsville Primary Care Community Based Outpatient Clinic which will consolidate the Huntsville and Madison/Decatur Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Copy_of_Huntsville_CBOC_1421769392066 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/Huntsville Thumbnail.jpg Aerial photo of construction of the new Huntsville Primary Care CBOC Aerial photo showing construction of the new Huntsville Primary Care Community Based Outpatient Clinic which will consolidate the Huntsville and Madison/Decatur Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Photo of Huntsville CBOC Aerial photo showing construction of the new Huntsville Primary Care Community Based Outpatient Clinic which will consolidate the Huntsville and Madison/Decatur Community Based Outpatient Clinics. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/VA_Medical_Clinic_and_Parking_Deck_Selected.asp Thu, 10 Oct 2013 14:30:00 CDT The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs has selected a site on University Boulevard and the team led by Graham & Co. to build a new parking deck and medical clinic office building in downtown Birmingham. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Medical_Clinic_and_Parking_Deck_Selected_1381433385823 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/pct1.jpg Drawings of New Proposed Clinical Annex and Parking Deck The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs has selected a site on University Boulevard and the team led by Graham & Co. to build a new parking deck and medical clinic office building in downtown Birmingham. BVAMC Clinical/ Parking Annex The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs has selected a site on University Boulevard and the team led by Graham & Co. to build a new parking deck and medical clinic office building in downtown Birmingham. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/VA_Teacher_Ambassador_Program_Turns_10.asp Mon, 16 Sep 2013 15:35:00 CDT The Birmingham VA Teacher Ambassador Program Turns 10. Ten Years later, hundreds of teachers have been brought to the Birmingham VAMC and experienced Veterans and learn about the VA System. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Teacher_Ambassador_Program_Turns_10_1379363680561 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/TeacherAmb-Prog-VetPanelThumb.jpg Veteran Panel Talking to Teachers The Birmingham VA Teacher Ambassador Program Turns 10. Ten Years later, hundreds of teachers have been brought to the Birmingham VAMC and experienced Veterans and learn about the VA System. VA Teacher Ambassador Program The Birmingham VA Teacher Ambassador Program Turns 10. Ten Years later, hundreds of teachers have been brought to the Birmingham VAMC and experienced Veterans and learn about the VA System. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/website_redesign.asp Fri, 26 Jul 2013 13:00:00 CDT Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. This redesign is based on feedback from Veterans and VA facilities around the country. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/website_redesign_1374850815292 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/birmingham/images/VAMC-redesign-180x130.jpg A sample of the new redesign. Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. This redesign is based on feedback from Veterans and VA facilities around the country. Website Redesign Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. This redesign is based on feedback from Veterans and VA facilities around the country. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Birmingham_VAMC_Veterans_War_Stories.asp Thu, 16 May 2013 17:05:00 CDT Learning about what it means to be a Veteran is very important. These videos possess valuable information about Veterans of different eras and why their service and care at the Birmingham VA Medical Center is so important. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Birmingham_VAMC_Veterans_War_Stories_1368741770120 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/TeacherAmb-Prog-VetPanelThumb.jpg Veterans sharing their stories Learning about what it means to be a Veteran is very important. These videos possess valuable information about Veterans of different eras and why their service and care at the Birmingham VA Medical Center is so important. Birmingham VAMC Veterans War S Learning about what it means to be a Veteran is very important. These videos possess valuable information about Veterans of different eras and why their service and care at the Birmingham VA Medical Center is so important. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/BVAMC.asp Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:45:00 CDT With over 60 years of experience of serving our Nation's Heroes and Heroines, the Birmingham VA continues to strive for excellence when it comes to our Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/BVAMC_1364247835253 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/BirminghamSM_thumb.jpg Couple looking at Video on Computer With over 60 years of experience of serving our Nation's Heroes and Heroines, the Birmingham VA continues to strive for excellence when it comes to our Veterans. BIRMINGHAM VAMC VIDEO With over 60 years of experience of serving our Nation's Heroes and Heroines, the Birmingham VA continues to strive for excellence when it comes to our Veterans. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/The_Birmingham_VA_Turns_60.asp Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:55:00 CDT On March 16, 1953, the Birmingham VA Medical Center opened its doors for the first time to provide care for Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/The_Birmingham_VA_Turns_60_1364248301301 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/TeacherAmb-Prog-VetPanelThumb.jpg Veterans that have served being served by the VA On March 16, 1953, the Birmingham VA Medical Center opened its doors for the first time to provide care for Veterans. Birmingham VA Turns 60! On March 16, 1953, the Birmingham VA Medical Center opened its doors for the first time to provide care for Veterans. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Birmingham_VA.asp Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:45:00 CDT With over 60 years of experience of serving our Nation's Heroes and Heroines, the Birmingham VA continues to strive for excellence when it comes to our Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Birmingham_VA_1363791702008 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/BirminghamSM_thumb.jpg Couple watching Birmingham VAMC Employee Engagement Video With over 60 years of experience of serving our Nation's Heroes and Heroines, the Birmingham VA continues to strive for excellence when it comes to our Veterans. BVAMC Video With over 60 years of experience of serving our Nation's Heroes and Heroines, the Birmingham VA continues to strive for excellence when it comes to our Veterans. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Birmingham_VA_Medical_Center_Turns_60.asp Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:50:00 CDT On March 16, 1953, the Birmingham VA Medical Center opened its doors for the first time to provide care for Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Birmingham_VA_Medical_Center_Turns_60_1363726224330 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/TeacherAmb-Prog-VetPanelThumb.jpg Birmingham VA Medical Center Patients On March 16, 1953, the Birmingham VA Medical Center opened its doors for the first time to provide care for Veterans. Birmingham VA Turns 60! On March 16, 1953, the Birmingham VA Medical Center opened its doors for the first time to provide care for Veterans. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Check_out_our_Social_Media_Sites.asp Sat, 22 Sep 2012 13:13:00 CDT The Birmingham VA has 906 Fans on Facebook and 288 Followers on Twitter! Help us to reach more Veterans! Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Check_out_our_Social_Media_Sites_1348337747726 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/BirminghamSM_thumb.jpg A man and woman looking at a computer The Birmingham VA has 906 Fans on Facebook and 288 Followers on Twitter! Help us to reach more Veterans! We know you like us The Birmingham VA has 906 Fans on Facebook and 288 Followers on Twitter! Help us to reach more Veterans! http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/VA_Teacher_Ambassador_Program_2012.asp Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:40:00 CDT October 19th is the date for this years VA Teacher Ambassador Workshop. Our special emphasis this year will be Homeless Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Teacher_Ambassador_Program_2012_1348339056201 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/TeacherAmb-Prog-VetPanelThumb.jpg Veterans Attend the TAP October 19th is the date for this years VA Teacher Ambassador Workshop. Our special emphasis this year will be Homeless Veterans. Teacher Ambassador Program October 19th is the date for this years VA Teacher Ambassador Workshop. Our special emphasis this year will be Homeless Veterans. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Birmingham_VAMC_Welcomes_New_Cheif_of_Staff.asp Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:01:00 CDT Michael Thornsberry, MD will serve as the Chief of Staff for the Birmingham VA Medical Center. He currently holds the position of Chief of Staff at the VA Roseburg (Oregon) Healthcare System, where he is actively involved in both patient care and administration. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Birmingham_VAMC_Welcomes_New_Cheif_of_Staff_1341871312194 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/MTMDth.jpg Dr. Michael Thornsberry, Chief of Staff, Birmingham VAMC Michael Thornsberry, MD will serve as the Chief of Staff for the Birmingham VA Medical Center. He currently holds the position of Chief of Staff at the VA Roseburg (Oregon) Healthcare System, where he is actively involved in both patient care and administration. BVAMC's New Chief of Staff Michael Thornsberry, MD will serve as the Chief of Staff for the Birmingham VA Medical Center. He currently holds the position of Chief of Staff at the VA Roseburg (Oregon) Healthcare System, where he is actively involved in both patient care and administration. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/WiFi_Comes_to_The_Birmingham_VAMC.asp Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:30:00 CDT Patients and Guests are now able to utilize the WiFi service that is now offered at the Birmingham VA Medical Center Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/WiFi_Comes_to_The_Birmingham_VAMC_1331245646906 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/shadeth.jpg WiFi Symbol Patients and Guests are now able to utilize the WiFi service that is now offered at the Birmingham VA Medical Center Wifi Comes to BVAMC Patients and Guests are now able to utilize the WiFi service that is now offered at the Birmingham VA Medical Center http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Birmingham_VA_Offers_First_Annual_Technology_Fair.asp Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:20:00 CDT The Birmingham VA wants to show all of our Veterans and Employees what the 21st Century looks like at the First Annual Technology Fair. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Birmingham_VA_Offers_First_Annual_Technology_Fair_1328026672041 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/shadeth.jpg Image for Tech Fair The Birmingham VA wants to show all of our Veterans and Employees what the 21st Century looks like at the First Annual Technology Fair. Birmingham VA Offers Tech Fair The Birmingham VA wants to show all of our Veterans and Employees what the 21st Century looks like at the First Annual Technology Fair. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Celebrating_Rural_Health_Month.asp Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:45:00 CDT The Birmingham VA Home Based Primary Care Team remains committed to our Rural Health Initiative. Read about the work they did in the Guntersville CBOC to prepare for Rural Health Month. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Celebrating_Rural_Health_Month_1321548281182 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/shadeth.jpg Materials informing Veterans in the Guntersville CBOC about the Rural Health Initiative The Birmingham VA Home Based Primary Care Team remains committed to our Rural Health Initiative. Read about the work they did in the Guntersville CBOC to prepare for Rural Health Month. Celebrating Rural Health Month The Birmingham VA Home Based Primary Care Team remains committed to our Rural Health Initiative. Read about the work they did in the Guntersville CBOC to prepare for Rural Health Month. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/WWII_Veteran_Teaches_Living_History_to_Local_Educators.asp Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:30:00 CDT WWII Veteran Frances Phelps captivates local teachers about her role during World War II. Phleps was an aircraft mechanic and motion picture technician during the war. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/WWII_Veteran_Teaches_Living_History_to_Local_Educators_1319041012982 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/phelps3.jpg Frances Phelps discusses her role during WWII to local teachers. WWII Veteran Frances Phelps captivates local teachers about her role during World War II. Phleps was an aircraft mechanic and motion picture technician during the war. Living History Lesson WWII Veteran Frances Phelps captivates local teachers about her role during World War II. Phleps was an aircraft mechanic and motion picture technician during the war. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Back_to_School_With_The_VA_Teacher_Ambassador_Program.asp Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:30:00 CDT The Birmingham VA Teacher Ambassador Program has announced it's dates for their 8th annual workshop that offers lessons and resources for K-12 Educators. The workshops are designed to forge partnerships with schools by providing a glimpse into the lives of American servicemen and women, their contributions to our nation’s history and patriotism, and the role the VA plays in the lives of the nation’s veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Back_to_School_With_The_VA_Teacher_Ambassador_Program_1314739340219 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/tt.jpg Image of an Ex-Pow telling about his experiences to a group of teachers The Birmingham VA Teacher Ambassador Program has announced it's dates for their 8th annual workshop that offers lessons and resources for K-12 Educators. The workshops are designed to forge partnerships with schools by providing a glimpse into the lives of American servicemen and women, their contributions to our nation’s history and patriotism, and the role the VA plays in the lives of the nation’s veterans. VA Teaching the Teachers The Birmingham VA Teacher Ambassador Program has announced it's dates for their 8th annual workshop that offers lessons and resources for K-12 Educators. The workshops are designed to forge partnerships with schools by providing a glimpse into the lives of American servicemen and women, their contributions to our nation’s history and patriotism, and the role the VA plays in the lives of the nation’s veterans. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Birmingham_VAMC_s_Commitment_to_the_Rural_Health_Initiative.asp Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:31:00 CDT The Birmingham VAMC Home Based Primary Care program was given the opportunity to expand current services to Walker County, a Northwest community approximately twenty-two miles from Birmingham. The HBPC team is based out of the Jasper Community Based Outpatient Clinic. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Birmingham_VAMC_s_Commitment_to_the_Rural_Health_Initiative_1314048759404 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/Rural20Health.jpg Image is of a road next to a fenced meadow The Birmingham VAMC Home Based Primary Care program was given the opportunity to expand current services to Walker County, a Northwest community approximately twenty-two miles from Birmingham. The HBPC team is based out of the Jasper Community Based Outpatient Clinic. Local Rural Health Initiative The Birmingham VAMC Home Based Primary Care program was given the opportunity to expand current services to Walker County, a Northwest community approximately twenty-two miles from Birmingham. The HBPC team is based out of the Jasper Community Based Outpatient Clinic. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/national.asp Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:10:00 CDT This years National Salute will feature the Dennis Edwards and the Tempations Review Valentines for Veterans Conference. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/national_1291749310322 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/TeacherAmb-Prog-VetPanelThumb.jpg National Salute This years National Salute will feature the Dennis Edwards and the Tempations Review Valentines for Veterans Conference. National Salute This years National Salute will feature the Dennis Edwards and the Tempations Review Valentines for Veterans Conference. http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/features/Veterans_Share_Experiences_with_Local_Educators.asp Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:38:00 CDT The Birmingham VA Medical Center takes time every year to celebrate the accomplishments of our men and women who have served through the VA Teacher Ambassador Program. This local initiative is designed to serve as a community outreach program that forms partnerships with local school systems to promote teaching about veterans and patriotism by providing resources to these schools, while educating teachers about the VA system. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_Share_Experiences_with_Local_Educators_1287783761181 http://www.birmingham.va.gov/BIRMINGHAM/images/TeacherAmb-Prog-VetPanelThumb.jpg Veterans share their stories with local educators. The Birmingham VA Medical Center takes time every year to celebrate the accomplishments of our men and women who have served through the VA Teacher Ambassador Program. This local initiative is designed to serve as a community outreach program that forms partnerships with local school systems to promote teaching about veterans and patriotism by providing resources to these schools, while educating teachers about the VA system. Teaching the Teachers The Birmingham VA Medical Center takes time every year to celebrate the accomplishments of our men and women who have served through the VA Teacher Ambassador Program. This local initiative is designed to serve as a community outreach program that forms partnerships with local school systems to promote teaching about veterans and patriotism by providing resources to these schools, while educating teachers about the VA system.