Birmingham VA Health Care System

03/19/2026

From Navy flight surgeon to pioneering researcher, Dr. Royce Ellen Clifford is advancing how we prevent and treat hearing loss in Veterans.
Using data from VA's Million Veteran Program, her work could lead to customized hearing protection and care.
This is the power of MVP: Veterans contributing data to drive research that matters.
Learn more about MVP and how you can contribute to research: www.mvp.va.gov

03/17/2026

Friends, family, and the whole community play a critical role in su***de prevention. Staying connected to the Veteran in your life can help make it easier to recognize when they might need support.

Learn more about prevention: MentalHealth.VA.gov/su***de_prevention/prevention.

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

As we celebrate National Nutrition Month, this week, we focus on discovering the power of smart snacking. Smart snacking can help maintain energy levels, curb hunger, and support overall well-being.

Here are some tips for making smart snack choices:

• Pair Protein with Produce: Create balanced snacks that satisfy hunger and support energy levels.
• Prep Grab-and-Go Snack Packs: Make healthy choices easy by prepping snacks ahead of time.
• Swap One Processed Snack for a Whole Food Option: Reduce added sugars and sodium by choosing minimally processed snacks.
• Schedule a Snack Break: Avoid mindless munching by planning your snack times.
• Create a “Smart Snack Station” at Home or Work: Make nutritious snacking convenient and visible.

Try this recipe of the week on the Healthy Teaching Recipe library:https://www.nutrition.va.gov/NUTRITION/docs/Recipes/Snacks/No-BakeEnergyBallsNOV2022.pdf

If you are interested in an outpatient nutrition appointment, please call the Nutrition Department at 205-933-8101 extension 33-4735.

03/14/2026

Embrace intuitive eating as one of your health goals. Focus on listening to your body’s hunger cues, enjoying food without guilt, and trusting your instincts. Learn more with a VA dietitian! https://www.nutrition.va.gov/NUTRITION/Get_Help_from_a_Dietitian.asp

03/13/2026

Going the extra mile for a Veteran. When a Veteran enrolled in the Birmingham VA’s Homeless Veteran HPACT missed an appointment and couldn’t be reached, this team didn’t move on—they mobilized. Using the Mobile Medical Unit, they conducted a welfare check that ultimately helped ensure the Veteran received the care she needed after a fall in her home. Pictured: (Left) Dr. Donchelle Scott-Collins, DNP; (Top) Tiffany Taylor, SW; (Right) Amber Carthen, LPN.

Read the full story here: https://www.va.gov/birmingham-health-care/stories/when-care-extends-beyond-the-clinic-a-welfare-check-that-made-a-difference/

03/13/2026

03/12/2026

If you see signs of crisis and aren’t sure what to do next, the Veterans Crisis Line can help and get you connected to local support: Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.

03/11/2026

03/10/2026

VA S.A.V.E. Training teaches you how to recognize warning signs of Veteran su***de and respond before a situation becomes critical.

Take the free online training online now: learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save.

03/09/2026