VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

03/17/2026

From su***de prevention to end-of-life care, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) chaplains deliver compassionate, holistic support that strengthens the well-being of Veterans and staff.

Learn more in "VA Pittsburgh Chaplains: Providing Hope, Healing and Spiritual Support for Veterans" at https://www.va.gov/pittsburgh-health-care/stories/va-pittsburgh-chaplains-providing-hope-healing-and-spiritual-support-for-veterans/.

From su***de prevention to end-of-life care, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) chaplains deliver compassionate, holistic support that strengthens the well-being of Veterans and staff.

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

Did you know the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration provides a United States flag to drape on a casket (or coffin) or place with an urn in honor of the military service of a Veteran or Reservist. Find out how to apply for this burial honor, visit: www.va.gov/burials.../memorial-items/burial-flags/

03/16/2026

03/15/2026

"The wound and edema clinic saved my father's life. Melissa, Brenda, Brian and even the receptionists on 10 are more than respectful and professional. Caring and kind during a bad time seems to go further than just bland doctors’ orders. Every department we've been in has been the same. Podiatry, orthopedics and the ER when we needed it.” -- Veteran's family member on care provided 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.

03/15/2026

Sometimes you just need someone to hear you. If you or a Veteran you know is going through a crisis, get immediate help by talking to a qualified, caring responder at any time, day or night.
Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.

03/14/2026

It’s National Nutrition Month!
Power your day with nutrition -- choose healthful foods from all food groups.

https://www.nutrition.va.gov/Recipes.asp

03/14/2026

Falling asleep and staying asleep can be hard. The Insomnia Coach app offers a sleep diary, tips for improving your sleep space, a custom sleep schedule and guided muscle relaxation to help you wind down at night. https://mobile.va.gov/app/insomnia-coach

03/13/2026

Eating well can boost your health now and for years to come.
To learn how to build healthier habits, visit:
• VA Prevention’s “Eat Wisely” at www.prevention.va.gov/Healthy_Living/Eat_Wisely.asp
• The Veterans Health Library’s “Eat Wisely” at www.veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov/HealthyLiving/EatWisely/

03/13/2026

03/12/2026

One Team, One Mission! 💪

We’re kicking off a new Facebook series that shows how VA Pittsburgh team members learn from each other through job shadowing. It’s all about teamwork, understanding and improving patient care.

First up: Army Veteran Ryan Rimsek from Facilities Management’s Electronics Shop teamed up with Air Force Veteran Mike Oross from Biomedical Engineering.

✅Electronics Shop = facility electronics
✅Biomedical Engineering = medical devices

Turns out, Ryan and Mike have more in common than you’d think! Both work in patient areas, keep backup power ready and document everything (just in different systems).

Ryan’s team handles smoke alarms, fire sprinklers and patient comfort items such as televisions, while Mike’s crew keeps medical equipment – including bed alarms, vital signs monitors, infusion pumps and dental equipment – running smoothly. Both shared stories of troubleshooting and helping Veterans, moments that remind them why they love what they do.

This experience will help them coordinate even better moving forward.

Want to join the VA team? Check out usajobs.gov for opportunities!

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.