Veterans Health Foundation

10/20/2026

VHF’s anniversary brought together Veterans, researchers, funding partners, VA, academic, corporate and nonprofit leaders from across our region, along with current and former employees and board members.

It was a joy to see so many people connecting over a shared commitment to Veterans’ health. We left energized to build on those connections and expand Veterans’ access to research opportunities.

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us! ❤️

Help us carry this work into our next chapter. Your gift supports research and education focused on improving Veterans’ lives.

Donate here:

https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/veteranshealthfoundation/pay

10/19/2026

Healthy aging includes conversations that help keep older adults safe. 💙

We’re proud to recognize VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Researcher Dr. Lena Makaroun and her colleagues for their recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Their perspective highlights why respectful conversations about fi***rm safety should be part of caring for older adults—an important topic for aging Veterans, their families, and caregivers.

VHF is proud to support work that brings attention to the needs of older Veterans and helps inform better care.

Read the article: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2608481

10/13/2026

Pittsburgh roots. A shared commitment to Veteran health.

Veterans Health Foundation is proud to welcome Pharma Foundation as a Presenting Sponsor of our 35th Anniversary Celebration!

Based here in Pittsburgh, Imagine Pharma Foundation is dedicated to advancing diabetes and metabolic disease research, expanding access to innovative treatments, and supporting education—with a particular emphasis on serving Veterans.

That mission connects closely with our own: supporting research, education, and innovation in the VA to improve the health and well-being of Veterans, their families, and society.

As we celebrate 35 years of progress, we’re excited about the opportunity to connect our research community with partners who share that purpose and explore what we can accomplish together.

Thank you, Imagine Pharma Foundation, for supporting this milestone and the work ahead!

10/09/2026

35 years of advancing Veteran health—and partners who help us keep moving forward.

Veterans Health Foundation is proud to recognize BLEN as the Presenting Sponsor of our 35th Anniversary Celebration!🎉

A service-disabled Veteran-owned small business, BLEN builds digital tools that help government agencies modernize services through software development, human-centered design, data, and artificial intelligence.

Their work includes supporting building AI solutions to support veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies. BLEN also builds and open-source AI tools to help Veterans access clinical trials easily.

As we celebrate the researchers, partnerships, and discoveries that have shaped our first 35 years, we’re grateful to have BLEN alongside us!

10/04/2026

Do you or your family need dental, hearing or eye care* that is not covered by insurance or VA health care? Mark your calendars for Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh’s free clinic Oct. 16-17 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Doors open at 6 a.m. Clinic begins at 7 a.m. Arrive early for brief, on-site registration. First-come, first-served. Door closes when capacity reached. Ages 2+.

No eligibility requirements or insurance needed.
• *Eye/vision services will be referred to on-site Vision Institute staff who will register you for an appointment at the Vision Institute’s Community Vision Day sister event, scheduled for Oct. 18, 2026, at the UPMC Mercy Pavilion, located at 1622 Locust Street in Uptown Pittsburgh. The sister event will be open only to MOMPGH patients.
• Dental services (on-site) include X-rays, cleanings, fillings, select root canals and limited extractions. (No crowns, extractions of exposed wisdom teeth, root canals on molars or full dentures.)
• Hearing services (on-site) include hearing evaluations; free hearing aids; hearing aid fittings, hearing aid batteries, access to free amplified or captioned phones, hearing aid troubleshooting and repair, and hearing protection.

Walk in only. First come, first served.

Learn more at https://mompgh.org/patient-info/

Information provided as a courtesy. VA Pittsburgh is not responsible for the care provided at this clinic.

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

During Su***de Prevention Month, we’re proud to recognize our Board Director and Development Chair, Lyndsay Tkach featured last week in USA TODAY ‘s piece on Wounded Warrior Project ‘s work to end Veteran su***de.

Through her work as Wounded Warrior Project’s Mental and Brain Services Director,Lyndsay emphasizes the importance of connecting veterans with support before a crisis occurs—and the role each of us can play in building stronger, more connected communities.

Lyndsay, thank you for your dedication to veterans and their families, and for bringing that commitment to your leadership at VHF. We’re grateful for the expertise, perspective, and heart you bring to our mission during September and throughout the year.

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09/23/2026

This September, Veterans Health Foundation turns 35. 💙

We began in 1991 as the Veterans Research Foundation of Pittsburgh, supporting research at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. In 2020, we became Veterans Health Foundation and expanded our infrastructure to support research and education at VA medical centers across our network: Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center,Wilmington VA Medical Center, Butler VA Health Care System-with more to come!

The name and reach have grown, but the reason for our work remains the same: helping bring research, education, and innovation closer to the Veterans they serve.

To the researchers, VA partners, staff, board members, Veterans, and supporters who have been part of these 35 years: thank you. We’re proud of what we’ve built together, and excited for what comes next!

https://veteranshealthfoundation.org

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage, sacrifice, and service that followed.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

09/06/2026

We’re pleased to share this upcoming free virtual panel presented by the Governor’s Advisory Council on Veterans Services focused on Understanding the Impact of Military Sexual Trauma (MST).

The discussion will bring together Veteran and healthcare perspectives to increase awareness and understanding of MST and its impact.

September 9 | 1:00–2:00 PM
Virtual | Free to attend

Please see the information below for details on how to join.

At Veterans Health Foundation, we believe that connecting Veterans, families, providers, and our community with meaningful education and resources is an important part of advancing Veteran health and well-being.