Veterans Health Foundation

04/23/2026

We are pleased to recognize Liberty Tire Recycling as a Freedom 🎇 Grand Slam ⚾️ Sponsor for our upcoming Nonprofit of the Game at PNC Park.

This level of sponsorship reflects a meaningful investment in advancing research, education and innovation that improves the health and care of our nation’s Veterans 🇺🇸

Partnerships like this are what make our work possible.

Thank you, Liberty for your support!

04/18/2026

⚾ One month to go!

As we get closer to game day, the Veterans Health Foundation is seeking sponsors for our upcoming Nonprofit of the Game at PNC Park on May 12 at 6:40 PM as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Colorado Rockies.

This is a unique opportunity to:
✔ Gain visibility at a high-profile community event
✔ Align your organization with Veteran-focused research and innovation
✔ Engage employees, clients, and partners in a meaningful way

Sponsorships are available at multiple levels, and we’d love to connect with organizations looking to make an impact.

If you or your company may be interested, please reach out to

Alyssa.Kukonik@veteranshealthfoundation.org

Let’s make this an incredible night for our Veterans and our community. 🇺🇸

https://veteranshealthfoundation.org/connect-with-us/

04/14/2026

03/31/2026

🚨 We’re SO close — just 30 tickets to go! 🚨

Friends, family, and supporters — we need your help to cross the finish line.

Veterans Health Foundation has been selected as Nonprofit of the Game at PNC Park on May 12, and we must sell 30 more tickets to secure our spot.

This isn’t just a night at the ballpark ⚾️ — it’s an opportunity to directly support life-changing research and education for our nation’s Veterans.

💥 Here’s how you can help:
✔️ Grab a few tickets for yourself, your family, or your team
✔️ Invite friends or clients for a great night out
✔️ Share this post to help us reach others

Every ticket gets us closer — and every dollar supports Veterans.

🎟 Get your tickets here:

https://www.gofevo.com/event/Veteranshealthfoundation0512

Let’s rally together and make this happen. We’ve come too far not to finish strong. 💙🇺🇸

30 tickets. We can do this.

03/17/2026

It’s Health Professions Education Week! 🩺🩻🥼

At Veterans Health Foundation, we’re proud to support the training and development of the next generation of healthcare professionals who care for our nation’s Veterans.

Through our partnerships with VA medical centers and academic institutions, we help make it possible for clinicians, researchers, and students to learn, grow, and innovate—right here in our communities.

This work matters. It strengthens the future of healthcare and ensures Veterans continue to receive the high-quality care they deserve.

We’re honored to be part of that mission. 🇺🇸

https://veteranshealthfoundation.org

03/16/2026

⚾ Join Us at PNC Park for Veterans! 🇺🇸

Veterans Health Foundation is proud to be the Nonprofit of the Game at a Pittsburgh Pirates game during National VA Research Week.

When you purchase a ticket through our special link, a portion of the proceeds support life-changing medical research and education programs for our nation’s Veterans, their families and caregivers.

For more than three decades, Veterans Health Foundation has helped advance research and education programs that improve the health and care of Veterans—and those discoveries often benefit patients everywhere.

📅 Tuesday, May 12
⏰ Game Time: 6:40 PM
📍 PNC Park — Pittsburgh 🏴‍☠️ Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies 🏔️

Bring your friends, family, coworkers, or clients and enjoy an incredible night of baseball ⚾️ while supporting research and education that improves the lives of those who served.

🎟 Get your tickets and learn more about sponsorships 🤝 at

https://veteranshealthfoundation.org/connect-with-us/

Support those Who Served. One Pitch at a Time

03/13/2026

Are you a Veteran 🇺🇸 or military spouse with a great idea? Learn more about this grant 💵 opportunity
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https://penfedfoundation.org

03/12/2026

We are proud to announce the promotion of Samantha Gray to Director of Sponsored Programs at Veterans Health Foundation!

Samantha has been a dedicated member of VHF for more than a decade, steadily growing her career and impact through roles including Regulatory Specialist, Regulatory Lead, and
Clinical Trials Manager.

In her new role, Samantha will provide strategic oversight of our clinical and regulatory teams across all four VA medical centers while helping drive the continued growth and diversification of our research portfolio.

Her promotion reflects not only her professional accomplishments, but also the trust and respect she has earned from investigators, partners, and colleagues across our research community.

Please join us in congratulating 🎉 Samantha on this well-deserved promotion and this next chapter of leadership at VHF.

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02/05/2026

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about research, collaboration, and improving the health and well-being of Veterans.
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Learn more and apply at https://veteranshealthfoundation.org/clinical-research-coordinator-i/
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Applicants should send their resume to Samantha.Gray6@va.gov
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01/28/2026

📣 Please join us in welcoming Justin Johnson to Veterans Health Foundation!

Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Justin’s military, and professional career have taken him across the United States and abroad including overseas deployments to Iraq and Kosovo during his service in the U.S. Army 🇺🇸

Justin joins VHF after many years of federal service with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and most recently the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where he led a team of finance and administrative staff supporting federally funded occupational safety and health research programs.

With advanced graduate training in management, accounting, and project management, Justin specializes in aligning sound financial stewardship with the operational needs of large, multidisciplinary research organizations.

He also serves as a Town Commissioner for Harrison Township, Pennsylvania where he lives with his wife and family.

01/14/2026

All positions are full-time, located at VA Pittsburgh and office based.

1️⃣Research Assistant/Coordinator (GS 7-11)

This role involves overseeing day-to-day study operations including maintaining study records, Institutional Review Board (IRB) reporting, data use agreements and ensuring effective communication across study partners. The coordinator will also be responsible for project emailing/mailings for participant recruitment and payment, scheduling qualitative interviews, and working with project staff to organize data collection, data management, organization of study files, and recording meeting minutes. You may also contribute to scientific support, such as managing data collection or completing literature reviews for manuscripts.

2️⃣Statistician (GS 11/12)

This incumbent uses statistical and database computer programs to construct and manage datasets and databases relevant to projects. Checks validity of data and programs through use of frequencies, listings, summaries, and calculation of meaningful data metrics. Conducts univariate and multivariate statistical data analyses. Conducts multivariate regression analyses using ordinary least squares, logistic, and survival models. Reviews analytical results for accuracy and completeness. Develops and maintains systems and databases designed to ensure that research projects comply with administrative policies, procedures and requirements set forth by entities. Codes data and summarizes it in tables and graphs.

3️⃣Peer Specialist (GS 6)

Functions as an interdisciplinary team member, assisting investigators and other professional personnel in a rehabilitation research project. Peer specialists perform a variety of therapeutic and supportive tasks that include assisting Veterans in articulating their goals for recovery and personal wellness, learning and practicing new skills, helping them monitor their progress, assisting them in their treatment modeling effective coping techniques and self-help strategies based on the peer specialist’s own recovery experience.

4️⃣Program Specialist (GS 7/9)

Supports CHERP administrative core and enhances administrative functions performed within the Center by supporting Center operations and initiatives. Assists in development,implementation and evaluation of workflow policy and SOP’s. Stays informed in administrative aspects of health services research, and provide input and customer service to both internal and external customer questions and inquiries. Will work on a range of research tasks, serve as coordinator of CHERP’s interface with the Talent Management System (TMS), personnel actions, including timekeeping, leading new employee processing, and new employee orientation.

01/01/2026

Cheers to a bright and inspiring 2026! ✨💙 Wishing you a year filled with health, hope, and meaningful moments. Happy New Year from the Veterans Health Foundation!
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