Veterans Health Foundation

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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12/25/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us at the Veterans Health Foundation! ✨🎄 Wishing you and your family a season filled with light, laughter, and heartfelt moments. May your day be merry, bright, and full of joy. ❤️🇺🇸
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12/23/2025

Wishing you peace, joy, and a season filled with warmth and wonder. ❄️✨ Happy Holidays from all of us at the Veterans Health Foundation!
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12/20/2025

Celebrating 6 years of innovation, vigilance, and dedication in protecting our nation beyond the skies. 🚀✨ Happy Birthday to the U.S. Space Force, and thank you to the Guardians who safeguard the space domain every day.
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12/13/2025

Honoring 389 years of courage, commitment, and service. 🇺🇸
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Today, we celebrate the U.S. National Guard, always ready, always there. Thank you to the brave men and women who protect and support our communities and our nation.
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12/12/2025

VHF initiates new program that will strengthen coordination between Butler VA Health Care System , VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System and Area Agencies on Aging in Southwestern PA.

🔗 Read the full announcement:

CARNEGIE, PA – Today, Congressman and Navy veteran Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that the Veterans Health Foundation is receiving $231,589 in federal grant funding to support the development of a new partnership model for Western Pennsylvania Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and U.S. Department of ...

12/11/2025

📣Seeking Finance and Audit Experts! 📣

As we continue to expand our impact and strengthen our financial stewardship, we’re looking for dedicated professionals to join our Finance-Audit Committee.

If you have experience in:
• Finance
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Nonprofit governance
• Risk management

…and a passion for supporting innovation in veterans’ health and research, we’d love to connect with you.

These volunteer committee roles offer an opportunity to:
✔️ Contribute your expertise to an organization serving our nation’s Veterans
✔️ Support strong financial oversight and strategic decision-making
✔️ Help advance research that drives better care and better outcomes

If you—or someone in your network—are interested in learning more, please reach out to Alanna.Caffas@veteranshealthfoundation.org. We welcome professionals who want to make a meaningful impact.

Thank you for helping us strengthen our mission.

12/08/2025

Help us celebrate a Veteran's 100th birthday!

We’re collecting birthday cards to surprise a World War II Navy Veteran who turns 100 this month. Please mail your card by Dec. 12 — we’ll hand-deliver them to him personally.

His name is still a secret (it’s a surprise!), but here’s what we can share: he was drafted in 1943 and served aboard the USS Missouri (BB-63). He stood on deck in Tokyo Bay on Sept. 2, 1945, when Japan officially surrendered — an unforgettable moment that marked the end of WWII.

Send your birthday cards to:
VAPHS Public Affairs
WWII Birthday Veteran
OOSA-A
1010 Delafield Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Don’t wait — send your card today and help make this milestone truly special.

Thank you for honoring one of our nation’s finest. Please share to spread the word!

12/07/2025

Today, December 7th, we observe Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. VHF honors the brave service members and civilians whose lives were lost and forever changed on this historic day. We pause to reflect on their sacrifice, their courage, and the strength that carried our nation forward. May we always remember and continue to honor their legacy.
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