Birmingham VA Health Care System

Birmingham VA Health Care System The Birmingham VA Health Care System serves over 72,000 Veterans in Alabama.

On Veterans Day, November 11, the facility will be closed. Our ER remains operational 24 hours.If experiencing a mental ...
10/28/2025

On Veterans Day, November 11, the facility will be closed. Our ER remains operational 24 hours.

If experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 988.
Simply press 1 or text 83255 for confidential support and assistance. https://www.va.gov/health-care/manage-health/

Looking to mix things up in the kitchen? Check out the VA cookbooks website to find nutritious recipes to add variety to...
10/25/2025

Looking to mix things up in the kitchen? Check out the VA cookbooks website to find nutritious recipes to add variety to your week! Contact your VA dietitian for more healthy meal ideas.

https://www.nutrition.va.gov/Recipes.asp

It was a thrilling moment at Protective Stadium when Captain Elaine Chandler and Master Sergeant (Retired) John Chandler...
10/24/2025

It was a thrilling moment at Protective Stadium when Captain Elaine Chandler and Master Sergeant (Retired) John Chandler, were honored as Hometown Heroes during the UAB game against Memphis! Army Captain Elaine Chandler and Army Master Sgt. (Ret.) John Chandler are both Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Capt. Chandler started as an Army Medic then earned her BSN degree. She went back into the Army after 9/11 as a nurse in the Army Nurse Corp. MSgt. (Ret.) Chandler served in the Army Military Police Corp. He spent the first half of his career as a Military Working Dog handler. In the latter part of his career, he served as a Platoon Sergeant, Instructor, and Staff NCO.

They met while serving in Germany, have been married for 29 years and have four children scattered across the globe; from Hong Kong, to Alaska, California, and Alabama.

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This weekend is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. We encourage all Veterans and employees to take a few moments ...
10/23/2025

This weekend is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

We encourage all Veterans and employees to take a few moments to remove any unused or expired medications from their homes. This small, proactive step can make a big difference—helping prevent prescription misuse, accidental ingestion, and potential overdose for yourself and others in your household.

Together, we can reduce the risk of overdose and overdose deaths by safely disposing of medications through our Medication Take Back Boxes located at:

• Birmingham VA Medical Center Emergency Department
700 19th St. S., Birmingham
Friday & Saturday | 24/7

• Birmingham VA Clinic Entrance
2415 7th Ave. S., Birmingham
Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Huntsville VA Clinic Entrance
500 Markaview Road NW., Huntsville
Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Studies show that getting a flu shot can reduce illness and death from flu. Veterans enrolled in VA health care can get ...
10/23/2025

Studies show that getting a flu shot can reduce illness and death from flu.

Veterans enrolled in VA health care can get free flu shots at their local VA health care facility: http://go.usa.gov/3eEFQ

10/22/2025

Quick reminder, the Women Veterans Virtual Townhall is today. Discover the services available to Women Veterans throughout our health care system, while we address any issues or concerns. All feedback is welcome. Click here for more information: https://www.va.gov/birmingham-health-care/events/83621/

10/21/2025

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – Oct. 24 & 25
Safely dispose of unused medications and help save lives.
Your Birmingham VA Health Care System is proud to support the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25.
We encourage all Veterans and employees to take a few moments to remove any unused or expired medications from their homes. This small, proactive step can make a big difference—helping prevent prescription misuse, accidental ingestion, and potential overdose for yourself and others in your household.
Together, we can reduce the risk of overdose and overdose deaths by safely disposing of medications through our Medication Take Back Boxes located at:

• Birmingham VA Medical Center (Emergency Department)
700 19th St. S., Birmingham
Friday & Saturday | 24/7
• Birmingham VA Clinic (Entrance)
2415 7th Ave. S., Birmingham
Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Huntsville VA Clinic (Entrance)
500 Markaview Road NW., Huntsville
Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

No questions asked. No appointments needed. Just a safe and secure way to protect our Veterans, families, and communities.
Let’s take action together. Dispose responsibly. Save lives.

10/20/2025

National Pharmacy Week 2025!
Happy Pharmacy Week! We hope you are all able to thank someone you know in the pharmacy world as we honor them this week.
Pharmacy practice has been around for many years and continues to evolve. Pharmacy of yesteryears focused on apothecary models and mixing medications. Today’s practice still involves IV sterile compounding, but so much has changed! VA pharmacists and pharmacy technicians play integral roles in interdisciplinary teams to ensure our Veterans get the care they need.
With multiple outpatient pharmacies, inpatient pharmacies, over 100 medication storage areas, and direct patient care from clinical staff; they are working hard!
See below some 2025 Pharmacy Highlights:
Dispensing:
-1,786,696 total prescriptions processed
-248,647 prescriptions filled locally
-201,281 total inpatient orders
-73,044 total clinic orders
-81,547 total Community Care prescriptions
Clinical:
-17,855 inpatient clinical pharmacy encounters
-41,003 outpatient clinical pharmacy encounters
-142,492 documented medication interventions
-10,825 formulary medication consults

10/13/2025

The Birmingham VA Health Care System joins the celebration. Happy Birthday, U.S. Navy.

The Birmingham VA Health Care System will be closed Monday, October 13, 2025. This closure includes the main facility in...
10/13/2025

The Birmingham VA Health Care System will be closed Monday, October 13, 2025. This closure includes the main facility in Birmingham and each of our Veterans Clinics. Our Emergency Department remains open 24 hours. For a mental health emergency dial the Veterans Crisis Line at 988.

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700 19th Street S
Birmingham, AL
35233

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+12059338101

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