James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center

James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center provides for the health care needs of Veterans in Central PA Joint Commission Notice:

The James E.

Van Zandt VA Medical Center wishes to promote open communication regarding any concerns about patient care or safety in the medical center. If you have concerns about patient care or safety that have not been addressed, you are encouraged to contact your Service Chief/Supervisor. Additionally, you can contact Quality Management Service at extension 7321. If the concern continues, you may contact The Joint Commission at the following:
• www.jointcommission.org, using the “Report a Patient Safety Event” link
in the “Action Center” on the home page of the website
• By fax to 630-792-5636
• By mail to Office of Quality and Patient Safety, The Joint Commission,
One Renaissance Boulevard, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

It is the policy of this medical center that no disciplinary action will occur because an employee reports safety or quality of care concerns to The Joint Commission. Any questions regarding this matter can be directed to Quality Management Service at extension 7321.

Make sure to come out tomorrow to our DuBois Outpatient Clinic to get your flu vaccine for enrolled and eligible Veteran...
10/10/2025

Make sure to come out tomorrow to our DuBois Outpatient Clinic to get your flu vaccine for enrolled and eligible Veterans from 8 am to Noon.

Unhealthy relationships can affect your physical and mental health. Talk to your local VA Intimate Partner Violence Assi...
10/06/2025

Unhealthy relationships can affect your physical and mental health. Talk to your local VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program coordinator or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
https://www.socialwork.va.gov/IPV/Coordinators.asp


Make sure to come out tomorrow to get your flu vaccine for enrolled and eligible Veterans from 8 am to Noon. State Colle...
10/03/2025

Make sure to come out tomorrow to get your flu vaccine for enrolled and eligible Veterans from 8 am to Noon.

State College Outpatient Clinic
Huntingdon Outpatient Clinic
Indiana Outpatient Clinic

Beginning today, the Department of Treasury will phase-out paper checks and money orders. This is a mandated requirement...
09/30/2025

Beginning today, the Department of Treasury will phase-out paper checks and money orders. This is a mandated requirement that ALL PAYMENTS to Veterans, Vendors, and Other Individuals must be made electronically.

Everyone’s mental health journey is unique. VA provides personalized mental health care: therapy, medications, residenti...
09/30/2025

Everyone’s mental health journey is unique. VA provides personalized mental health care: therapy, medications, residential programs, and telehealth options.
Start your healing journey: Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/treatment.asp

09/29/2025

In this episode of Glad You Asked, Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence explains the benefits of VA’s Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM), which will give VA’s medical providers better technology and improved access to health information so they can focus on caring for Veterans.

Our September Bee Award winner is Lynda Witherspoon! Lynda is one our Su***de Prevention Social Workers. We want to than...
09/28/2025

Our September Bee Award winner is Lynda Witherspoon! Lynda is one our Su***de Prevention Social Workers. We want to thank her for dedication and hard work helping our Veterans each and everyday.

Make sure to stop out today from 8 am to Noon at James E. Van Zandt VAMC and our Johnstown Outpatient Clinic to receive ...
09/27/2025

Make sure to stop out today from 8 am to Noon at James E. Van Zandt VAMC and our Johnstown Outpatient Clinic to receive your flu vaccine!

We encourage any enrolled Veteran to attend!

We want to take a moment to congratulate some of our amazing staff on graduating from our LEAD program. Our staff workin...
09/26/2025

We want to take a moment to congratulate some of our amazing staff on graduating from our LEAD program. Our staff working on multiple projects throughout their training.

Starting September 27th, the Vaccine Clinics will be held at each of the Community Based Outpatient Clinics in DuBois, H...
09/25/2025

Starting September 27th, the Vaccine Clinics will be held at each of the Community Based Outpatient Clinics in DuBois, Huntingdon, Johnstown, Indiana, State College, and at our main facility in Altoona.

Already enrolled Veterans, and those enrolled in the Caregiver Support Program are encouraged to attend. Veterans who are not yet enrolled in VA healthcare can also receive a Flu Vaccine by bringing a copy of their DD214 with them to the clinics.

Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinics are scheduled for:

Johnstown 09/27/2025 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Altoona 09/27/2025 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Huntingdon 10/04/2025 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
State College 10/04/2025 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Indiana 10/04/2025 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Dubois 10/11/2025 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA
16602

Telephone

+18149438164

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Welcome to the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center

Since 1950, the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center has been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. We consider it our privilege to serve your health care needs in any way we can. Services are available to more than 81,000 Veterans living in a 14 county area of Pennsylvania. Our 14 counties include Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Mifflin, and Somerset.

Improving Access and Timeliness of Care

Learn how we are improving access to health care for nearly 25,000 Veterans in our 14 county service area.

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