Birmingham VA Health Care System

04/25/2026

Add more plants and real food to your plate! Eating more vegetables, fruit, beans, nuts, and seeds supports your health and the earth.

Let’s grow a greener future together! Talk with your VA dietitian to discover plant-based meal ideas.
https://www.nutrition.va.gov/NUTRITION/Get_Help_from_a_Dietitian.asp

04/24/2026

Join us on Wednesday May 20, from 9A.M. to 1P.M. for the 16th Annual VA2K Walk & Roll. The annual VA2K event encourages people to live active lifestyles and allows participants to support homeless Veterans through voluntary donations of food and clothing items.
Bring along a donation for the Homeless Veterans Program such as: bus passes, back packs, household supplies (toilet paper, dish detergent, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, paper towels) personal care items, toiletries, new underwear men and women, pots and pans, full and queen size air mattresses and sheet sets.
We will also have Food Trucks, Live Music, and Group Line Dancing to get your fit on. Registration starts at 9AM - 9:45AM, Walk off at 10AM
For more information please contact: Lillie.Mclemore-Robinson@va.gov

04/24/2026

VA Golden Age Games began in 1985, long before “senior athletics” was a mainstream idea. VA recognized that aging Veterans needed more than medical care. They also needed motivation, goals, and a sense of connection. So, the Games were born with just a few hundred competitors.
Today, they’ve grown into a major event where thousands of athletes and supporters from across the country come to take part. It is a living tribute to the fact that service continues after age 50 and that strength can last a lifetime.

The Veterans Health Administration is marking 80 years of supporting Veterans of all ages and abilities just like the Golden Age Game athletes. Learn more.

https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/

04/23/2026

Whether you’re looking for clinical care, counseling, or assistance with benefits, the Veterans Crisis Line Resource Locator tool can connect you to local support: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/find-resources/local-resources/

04/22/2026

National Drug Take Back Day – April 24 & 25, 2026
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, April 24, and Saturday, April 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.

04/21/2026

Join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week from April 19-25! Volunteers provide tremendous support to Veterans and staff — and they do so selflessly. If you see a volunteer around campus, take a moment to say, “Thank you.” After all, volunteers make VA possible. You've seen our Red Coat Ambassadors across campus — guiding Veterans, staffing information desks, and helping patients navigate care every day.
This year marks 80 years of voluntary service at VA, a program managed by the Center for Development and Civic Engagement. For 80 years, volunteers have continued to make a profound impact in the lives of Veterans and staff.

Want to get involved or learn more about volunteering at the Birmingham VA ? Email VHABIRVoluntaryService@va.gov or call (205) 933-4396

For more information visit: https://www.va.gov/birmingham-health-care/work-with-us/volunteer-or-donate/

04/21/2026

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), the Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) will be hosting awareness tables Thursday April 23, 2026 at the Birmingham VA Clinic (Annex) and the Huntsville Clinic from 9 A.M. - 11 A.M..

Stop by to learn more about IPVAP services and interventions for Veterans and the opportunity to participate in the White Ribbon Campaign by signing a pledge in support of promoting safe and respectful relationships and take a ribbon as a visible commitment to this effort.

04/21/2026

04/20/2026

04/18/2026

Spring is the perfect time to start your garden!

Gardening can boost your mood, reduce stress, and give you fresh vegetables at home. Start small, plant the veggies you love, and watch them grow.

Talk with your VA dietitian for tips.
https://www.nutrition.va.gov/NUTRITION/Get_Help_from_a_Dietitian.asp

04/16/2026

Birmingham VA Launches Mobile Orthotics & Prosthetics Program to Improve Access

The Birmingham VA Health Care System is making it easier for rural Veterans to receive specialty care by starting the Mobile Orthotics & Prosthetics program. This nationwide VA effort brings important services closer to where Veterans live.

Click the link for the full story: https://www.va.gov/birmingham-health-care/stories/birmingham-va-launches-mobile-orthotics-prosthetics-program-to-improve-access/

04/16/2026

Su***de warning signs often appear gradually. When you know the signs, you don’t have to guess. You can check in. You can act.

VeteransCrisisLine.net/SignsOfCrisis.