Birmingham VA Health Care System

02/02/2026

Fact: It’s never too late to get a flu shot. Flu season can last into spring. Get yours today to fight flu. https://www.prevention.va.gov/flu/FluShots.asp

02/02/2026

Are you or someone you love a stroke survivor? Join our Support group for advice and information with our program discussing a variety of subjects on stroke survival. We meet every first Wednesday of the month at the Birmingham East Clinic in Irondale, from 2pm-4pm. For more information please contact: 205-249-9204.

Our next meeting is this Wednesday, February 4th.
Birmingham East VA Clinic
Group Room 3 (1st Floor)
7901 Crestwood Boulevard
Irondale, AL

02/02/2026

All Veterans can access VA su***de prevention care right now. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA health care to get support.
Use the Veterans Crisis Line Resource Locator to find support near you: VeteransCrisisLine.net/LocalResources.

01/31/2026

Make the most of your shelf-stable items this winter. Check out VA soup and stew recipes for ways to use pantry goods. Talk with a VA dietitian about strategies to create affordable meals. https://www.nutrition.va.gov/NUTRITION/Recipes/Soups_Stews_Recipes.asp

01/30/2026

Employees and fellow Veterans came together at the Birmingham VA Clinic to celebrate a special milestone: the 100th birthday of World War II Navy Veteran Therold Roberts.

Roberts did not ask for a big celebration, but he said that if anything was done, he wanted it to be with the people and in the place that matters most to him: his health care team, caregivers, and fellow Veterans at the Birmingham VA Clinic.

As part of the celebration, a special table was arranged to showcase meaningful items from Roberts’ life and service. Among the treasures was a journal he kept during World War II, offering a glimpse into his experiences as a young sailor during one of history’s most pivotal moments.

The display also included a framed professional photo of Roberts in uniform, a shadowbox showcasing his service medals, a cherished family photograph, and other mementos that reflected his legacy.

Click the link to read more about his incredible story and this special celebration: https://www.va.gov/birmingham-health-care/stories/a-century-of-service-navy-veteran-celebrates-milestone-birthday/

01/28/2026

Post-9/11 Veterans: Your service shaped your health—and can shape the future of care.

VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) invites you to take the new Military Experiences and Toxic Exposures Survey to help researchers understand how your unique experiences impact health and wellness.

Help us unlock answers. Already part of MVP? Sign in and take the survey today.

Veterans can join MVP at www.mvp.va.gov.

01/28/2026

Fact: Flu can cause serious illness, even death, in young, healthy people.

It doesn’t just affect the elderly. If you get the flu, you can spread it to those around you. Protect yourself, your co-workers, and your family.

http://go.usa.gov/3eEe4

01/27/2026

DAV Donates $1,000 to Support Veterans’ Needs at Birmingham VA

On January 15, the Disabled American Veterans Department of Alabama (DAV) presented a $1,000 check to the Executive Director. This donation will go to the health care system's General Post Fund and help meet Veterans' needs through VA Voluntary Services.

Gifts like this from the DAV help the Birmingham VA keep supporting Veterans’ comfort, needs, and important programs and services.

The Voluntary Services team welcomes donations and volunteers. To find out how you can help, call 205-933-4396 or visit: https://www.va.gov/birmingham-health-care/work-with-us/volunteer-or-donate/

Disabled American Veterans, Department of Alabama

01/26/2026

Important Operations Update

Tuesday—January 27

• VA Clinics located in Huntsville, Guntersville, and Shoals will delay opening until noon.

• VA Clinics located in the Main Facility, Birmingham Annex, Bessemer, Irondale, Childersburg, Gadsden, Jasper, and Anniston will continue normal operations.

Click below for the operating status and emergency information at all locations.
https://www.va.gov/birmingham-health-care/operating-status/

01/24/2026

Stay warm with a low-sodium tomato soup. Follow along with a VA dietitian to make this at home and stay healthy.

VHSO Dietitian demonstrates how to make a healthy, cost-friendly, low sodium tomato soup.Homemade Tomato SoupBack away from the tomato soup can! (Because it’...

01/23/2026

Your safety is our top priority, and we want to ensure that you stay informed and take the necessary precautions.

While appointments at most of our southernmost VA Clinics are continuing as scheduled, we understand that road conditions may be hazardous in some rural areas. We strongly encourage you to plan extra travel time to arrive safely for your appointments. If traveling becomes unsafe or difficult, please remember that you have options available to you.

For additional information or assistance regarding your appointments, you are welcome to contact the Birmingham VA Health Care System at 866-487-4243.

Refer to the latest message to Veterans dated January 23, 2026, for more details:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVHA/bulletins/405cdc1

Stay updated with the latest weather reports and adhere to guidance from local authorities.

01/23/2026