James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center

James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center provides for the health care needs of Veterans in Central PA Joint Commission Notice:

The James E.

Van Zandt VA Medical Center wishes to promote open communication regarding any concerns about patient care or safety in the medical center. If you have concerns about patient care or safety that have not been addressed, you are encouraged to contact your Service Chief/Supervisor. Additionally, you can contact Quality Management Service at extension 7321. If the concern continues, you may contact T

he Joint Commission at the following:
• www.jointcommission.org, using the “Report a Patient Safety Event” link
in the “Action Center” on the home page of the website
• By fax to 630-792-5636
• By mail to Office of Quality and Patient Safety, The Joint Commission,
One Renaissance Boulevard, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

It is the policy of this medical center that no disciplinary action will occur because an employee reports safety or quality of care concerns to The Joint Commission. Any questions regarding this matter can be directed to Quality Management Service at extension 7321.

Flood impacted Veterans: Assistance is available — Through SBA and PEMASBA and PEMA have opened disaster loan and grant ...
08/03/2026

Flood impacted Veterans: Assistance is available — Through SBA and PEMA
SBA and PEMA have opened disaster loan and grant programs for those affected by the July 5–6 flash flooding in Blair & Huntingdon Counties (and surrounding areas).
• Low interest SBA loans for homeowners, renters, businesses
• PEMA grants for eligible municipalities
Learn more and apply:
📞 SBA: 800 659 2955 (711 relay)
📧 [email protected]
⏳ Deadlines vary — reference PA 20037

📣 Attention Huntingdon Area Veterans!Join us on August 8, 2026, for the VA One-on-One Veteran Assistance Expo in Hunting...
08/02/2026

📣 Attention Huntingdon Area Veterans!

Join us on August 8, 2026, for the VA One-on-One Veteran Assistance Expo in Huntingdon, PA.

Stop by anytime between 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at 10892 Fairgrounds Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652.

Our team will be on-site to provide personalized, 1-on-1 support with:

VA Eligibility
Women Veteran Health Care
Health Care Enrollment
Mental Health Resources

Your service matters — and we're here to support you.
Need help now?
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
VA Main Line: 1-800-MyVA411
📍 We look forward to seeing you there!

📣 Attention Huntingdon Area Veterans!Join us on August 8, 2026, for our Huntingdon Enrollment Fair in Huntingdon, PA.Sto...
07/30/2026

📣 Attention Huntingdon Area Veterans!

Join us on August 8, 2026, for our Huntingdon Enrollment Fair in Huntingdon, PA.

Stop by anytime between 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at 10892 Fairgrounds Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652.

Our team will be on-site to provide personalized, 1-on-1 support with:

VA Eligibility
Women Veteran Health Care
Health Care Enrollment
Mental Health Resources

Your service matters — and we're here to support you.
Need help now?
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
VA Main Line: 1-800-MyVA411

📍 We look forward to seeing you there!

We’re proud to share that a local 5K raised $4,530 in support of the Veterans we serve here at the Johnstown VA Communit...
07/27/2026

We’re proud to share that a local 5K raised $4,530 in support of the Veterans we serve here at the Johnstown VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic. Thank you to the Johnstown Millrats for partnering with us and helping make this possible.

The check will be officially presented this week—an awesome example of community support in action!

Pictured: Austin Deitke, 5K Director from our Johnstown CBOC; Tiffany Kelley; Jackie Koscho; Jake Pentazer; and Aidan Pentazer.

Thank you to everyone who ran, volunteered, and cheered us on. Your support directly impacts local Veterans.

Join us tomorrow at our Johnstown Outpatient Clinic for our Enrollment Fair! We want to provide our Veterans with the he...
07/23/2026

Join us tomorrow at our Johnstown Outpatient Clinic for our Enrollment Fair! We want to provide our Veterans with the healthcare they have earned and deserved.

07/22/2026

Please join us for our Huntingdon VA Outpatient Clinic Ribbon Cutting.

07/20/2026

Putting Veterans First isn't just a promise—it's our mission. 🇺🇸

The Heroes Food Hub at the James E. Van Zandt VAMC is here to help Veterans experiencing food insecurity. Join us on the...
07/20/2026

The Heroes Food Hub at the James E. Van Zandt VAMC is here to help Veterans experiencing food insecurity.

Join us on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 10 AM to 2 PM in Room 2C04, 2nd Floor Auditorium.

Upcoming dates include: June 24, July 22, August 26, September 23, October 28, November 25, and December 23.

Veterans can choose from a variety of non‑perishable food items to help supplement their pantry. VA services will also be available, including Nutrition and Food Services, Social Work, Whole Health, and Enrollment Services.

If you're struggling to make your food last or have needed to skip meals due to cost, you're not alone—come visit the Heroes Food Hub.

AIR QUALITY ALERT: Under Code Purple, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens should avoid p...
07/17/2026

AIR QUALITY ALERT: Under Code Purple, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens should avoid physical activities outdoors. Everyone else should avoid strenuous outdoor activities, keep outdoor activities short, and consider moving physical activities indoors or rescheduling them. Visit www.airnow.gov for more info.

**VETERANS** Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a normal response to an environment like this and not a sign of weakness. If you are a Veteran experiencing PTSD, VA can help. Learn more at https://ptsd.va.gov/PTSD/gethelp/help_for_veterans.asp or call 814-943-8164 to talk with VA Altoona.

We are excited to announce that the new Huntingdon Outpatient Clinic, located at 10892 Fairgrounds Road, Huntingdon, PA,...
07/13/2026

We are excited to announce that the new Huntingdon Outpatient Clinic, located at 10892 Fairgrounds Road, Huntingdon, PA, is now open! Beginning today, all appointments will take place at this brand-new location. We look forward to serving Veterans in this modern, expanded space and continuing to provide the top-of-the-line healthcare they have earned and deserved.

Address

2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA
16602

Telephone

+18149438164

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