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The Guntersville VA Clinic turned into a place of celebration on December 20, 2024, as staff, family, and friends gathered to honor John Stowe, a Veteran who is reaching a remarkable milestone of 100 years.

John Stowe, a Veteran who is reaching a remarkable milestone of 100 years.  r.

For nearly 20 years, the American Legion has brightened the holidays for Veterans at the Birmingham VA Health Care System with its annual Christmas Caravan.

Santa joined the Christmas Caravan, spreading cheer and gratitude. Here, he salutes a patient, leaving a trail of joy and smiles throughout the day.

Team members from Coca-Cola Bottling Company United and Cheeriodicals delivered “big green bags of cheer” to Veterans at the Birmingham VA Health Care System.

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The Birmingham VA Headache Center of Excellence (HCoE) has recently been designated as a “Hub” which is the highest level in the national HCoE program. The Birmingham program will receive an annual budget of $1.1 million to provide headache management to Veterans in the Southeast.

Birmingham VA Headache Center of Excellence

As September came to a close, the Birmingham VA Health Care System reflected on what had been an incredibly meaningful month at the Birmingham VA.

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The Birmingham VA Health Care System hosted the Pathways to Resilience: Suicide Prevention Summit and Resource Fair as part of its ongoing efforts to educate and inform the community and partners about the importance of suicide prevention.

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On Monday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the grand reopening of the Transitional Residence House (TR House) following an extensive renovation.

TR House

A groundbreaking new study, utilizing the largest survey of Veterans with homeless experience to date, has identified tailored primary care as the key to improving health outcomes.

A study, utilizing a survey of Veterans with homeless experience, has identified tailored primary care as the key to improving health outcomes.

The Birmingham VA Health Care System, in collaboration with Hand in Paw (HIP), has been selected as the Tweety Lasker Award Honoree.

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The Birmingham VA Health Care System and Fox Army Health Center announced a strategic sharing agreement aimed at enhancing health care services for Veterans and military personnel in the Huntsville region.

fox clinic ribbon cutting