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The Birmingham VA Health Care System recently received a generous $10,000 donation from the Department of Alabama American Legion and Operation Comfort Warrior. This gift that will have a lasting impact on homeless Veterans and other Veterans in need.

donation check

In May 2004, not long after Army Veteran Jeffery Williams celebrated his 21st birthday, he was supporting Marine Corps Civil Affairs Operations in Ramadi, Iraq.

exosuit

Dr. Stefan Kertesz has been named 2025 Bucksbaum-Siegler Clinical Excellence Award Honoree.

Dr. Kertesz

The Birmingham VA Health Care System welcomed community partners sharing their time and appreciation for military service Feb. 9-15.

The Birmingham VA Health Care System welcomed community partners sharing their time and appreciation for military service Feb. 9-15.

At the Birmingham VA Health Care System, we are honored to serve the men and women who have given so much to our nation.

Fencing Partners

Each year in January, a dedicated team from the Birmingham VA joins One Roof, a community organization leading Birmingham to prevent and end homelessness.

Photos by Nicolas Suarez, Medical Media, Birmingham VA

Taryn, a two-year-old female Labrador Retriever, recently joined the staff at the Birmingham VA Health Care System as a trained and certified facility dog.

Taryn

On Thursday, January 16, 2025, the Birmingham VA Health Care System proudly celebrated the grand opening of the new Shoals VA Clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 410 Cox Blvd, Sheffield, Alabama.

Shoals Ribbon Cutting

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.