VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

01/12/2026

01/11/2026

"My health care team (at the Henry J. Parham Clinic in Monroeville) is outstanding. (My provider) listens to and hears my concerns and strongly encourages me to be an active part of my care. My secure messages are responded to within 24 hours or less and they work to get me appointments within the same 24-hour period or within a reasonable timeframe. The care my team provides me is second to none and I am absolutely satisfied." -- Veteran's comment on care received at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.

Are you a Veteran who is not enrolled in VA health care? To find out if you are eligible to enroll in VA health care:
• Call VA toll-free at 877-222-8387, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Apply online at https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/
• Download the mailable VA Form 10-10EZ at https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-10ez/. Send the completed 10-10EZ with a copy of your DD214 to VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Attn: Patient Registration, University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240.

01/10/2026

Begin the new year by cooking meals with food stored in your pantry and freezer. Check out some new recipes for combining veggies and beans for a hearty soup or with rice creating a fabulous stir-fry. For more pantry or freezer meal ideas, Veterans enrolled with us for health care can call 412-822-3000 and ask to speak with a VAPHS dietitian.
https://www.nutrition.va.gov/NUTRITION/Recipes.asp

01/09/2026

A healthy weight can improve your health and help you feel good now and in the future. Find out more about how VA can support you in reaching your goals.
https://www.prevention.va.gov/Healthy_Living/Strive_for_a_Healthy_Weight.asp

01/09/2026

It’s time to Defy Your Limits and get ready for the online registration for the 2026 National Veterans Golden Age Games!

Registration for the VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND WHEELCHAIR DIVISIONS will open at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Veterans will log in to the Registration4Vets platform to register.

Registration for the AMBULATORY DIVISION will open at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 29. Veterans will log in to the Registration4Vets platform to register.

Get registration ready at https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/national-veterans-golden-age-games/

01/08/2026

We are seeking Veterans and caregivers to share their stories to help us provide better care. Join from the comfort of your home and be compensated for your time!

To learn more, either:
• Call 412-360-6250 or email chantele.mitchellmiland@va.gov.
• Download the PDF athttps://www.va.gov/files/2025-06/Share%20Your%20Story-Improve%20Health%20Care_group_Flyer%20Public%20Affairs%20Approved_0.pdf

01/08/2026

We’ve now reduced the backlog of Veterans waiting for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits by 60% since the start of the second Trump Administration!

01/07/2026

Give blood during our drives with the Red Cross on Jan. 12 at University Drive or Vitalant on Jan. 26 on our Heinz campus and be automatically entered into either a drawing for a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LX (Red Cross) or a $500 Rewards gift card (Vitalant).

Can't make either? Consider giving with Vitalant at University Drive in February and you can opt-in to receive a $15 Rewards card. (must use code GIVELOVE-2026_V when scheduling).

• Red Cross at University Drive on Jan. 12
Donate on Jan. 12 at our University Drive campus and the Red Cross will enter you for a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LX. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/1445089640508724.
VA Pittsburgh is not responsible for Super Bowl contest. Learn more about the contest at https://www.redcrossblood.org/local-homepage/events/super_bowl.html.

• Vitalant at our H.J. Heinz III Campus on Jan. 26
Give blood on Jan. 26 in building 51's Recreation Hall on our H.J. Heinz III campus and Vitalant will enter you for a chance to win one of 26 $500 Rewards gift cards. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/831369729697104.
VA Pittsburgh is not responsible for gift-card promotion. To learn more about the promotion, visit 26 in 26 Giveaway at https://www.vitalant.org/26giveaway.

• Vitalant on Feb. 6 at University Drive
Give blood with Vitalant on Feb. 6 and you can opt-in to receive a $15 Rewards card. (must use code GIVELOVE-2026_V when scheduling). Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/904222575280758.
VA Pittsburgh not responsible for Rewards card. Learn more at vitalant.org/FebDonorGift

01/07/2026

Your story and experiences can shape Veteran health care.

Million Veteran Program (MVP) participants may complete the new Military Experiences and Toxic Exposures Survey in your online participant dashboard.

Survey responses help researchers better understand how your deployments, occupations, and exposure to toxic or hazardous substances may impact Veteran health and inform improvements in care.

Not yet part of MVP? Join today. www.mvp.va.gov.

01/06/2026

Do you use our Hoptel service for overnight lodging for outpatient procedures? Please be aware our physical Hoptel Office is permanently closed, but you can still request lodging by contacting your medical provider.

If you have questions, please contact our Temporary Lodging Team on weekdays during regular business hours at 412-360-2030.

01/06/2026