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We provide health care to eligible Veterans at two main campuses and six outpatient clinics.

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is an integrated healthcare system that proudly serves the Veteran population throughout the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. It is our mission to care for America’s Veterans and provide them with excellent health care. VA Pittsburgh consists of two campuses: a major medical and surgical tertiary care facility with a behavioral health facility, and a community living center with a Veterans recovery center all complemented by five community based outpatient clinics. There are also three Vet Centers in the region that provide readjustment counseling services to combat veterans and their families.

10/28/2026

Members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) local Pittsburgh chapter recently stopped by our H.J. Heinz III campus to bring a donation of shoes, T shirts and $100 Walmart gift cards. The NSDAR’s Day of Service was Oct. 11, coinciding with their anniversary. NSDAR also donates funds to help make holiday activities possible for Veterans in our Community Living Center.

For information on volunteering with us or to schedule a time to drop off a donation, call 412-822-3096 or visit https://www.va.gov/pittsburgh-health-care/work-with-us/volunteer-or-donate/.

10/26/2026

Interested in participating in a VA Pittsburgh research study that compares Veterans with psychotic disorders to Veterans without psychotic disorders?

You could be compensated up to $700 for completing questionnaires, cognitive testing and an MRI scan in brief sessions on different days.

To learn more or find out if you are eligible, call 412-689-2415, email [email protected] or visit https://conceptlab.pitt.edu/mri-studies/participate-ncript-va-study.

10/25/2026

Depression doesn't look the same on everyone. Still depression. Still treatable.

Visit MentalHealth.va.gov/depression

10/25/2026

Don’t miss a message from VA. My HealtheVet on VA.gov now sends refill notifications, secure messages and test results to the email in your VA.gov profile.

To make sure your email address is current, visit https://www.va.gov/resources/managing-your-vagov-profile/.

10/24/2026

Don’t let Halloween spook your nutrition! There are many tricks to make healthier versions of your favorite treats and snacks. For more ideas and recipes, Veterans enrolled with us for healthcare can call 412-822-3000 and ask to speak with a dietitian.

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

10/24/2026

Turn in unwanted medications for safe disposal 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Oct. 24, during DEA’s National Rx . Find a collection site near you at https://www.dea.gov/takebackday or use our MedSafe box at University Drive, bldg. 1, near the police office, anytime.

10/24/2026

It can be really hard to ask for help. But we all need it sometimes. responders are here for you 24/7/365.

Learn more at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/.

10/23/2026

Deepfake phishing is no longer a future risk. It’s here now.

Scammers can use AI to fake a trusted voice, video, or image to make a request feel real and urgent. That could look like “VA” asking for sensitive information, a “bank” requesting a password reset, or a “trusted contact” pushing someone to act fast without verifying.

The good news: one simple pause can stop a major mistake. Before clicking, sharing, or responding: Stop. Check the request through a trusted channel. Then act. That simple habit can help protect people, data, and organizations from a fast-growing threat.

If something feels rushed, secret, or slightly “off,” it’s worth verifying.

Learn more at https://news.va.gov/149747/deepfake-phishing-dont-be-fooled/.

Watch how Veterans are becoming cybersecurity defenders at VA. Apply now for the FY27 apprenticeship.

10/22/2026

Be prepared to reverse an opioid overdose: ask your VA Pittsburgh pharmacist for naloxone, available now without a prescription.

Naloxone (Narcan) is a lifesaving medication that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses. We provide it at no cost to Veterans enrolled with us for healthcare, and training is available.

To speak with a VA Pittsburgh pharmacist about naloxone, call 412-360-6210, option 2, or stop by one of our outpatient pharmacies on our University Drive and H.J. Heinz III campuses.

In this photo, VA Pittsburgh pharmacist Shane Donnelly displays naloxone and a device used to simulate how to reverse an opioid overdose.

10/21/2026

Congratulations to winner Cara Gilligan!

Cara is a registered nurse on 4 West at our University Drive campus. A Veteran nominated her for her compassion, kindness and personalized care. Here’s some of what they shared:

“I would like to nominate Cara from 4 West for the DAISY Award because of her compassion, kindness and personalized care she provided during my admission in June. What stood out most was that Cara immediately remembered me from a previous hospital admission on Christmas Day 2025, despite it being nearly six months later. As soon as she came into my room to introduce herself, we quickly realized she had been one of my nurses previously.

“We began talking about that admission and what has happened since then. Cara even recalled specific stories I had shared about my family and other personal details I shared about my life. It was meaningful to know she had taken the time to truly get to know me during my previous stay to better care for me as her patient. Her ability to remember those details made me feel valued, respected and cared for.

“Cara also took the time to thoroughly review my whiteboard with me, making sure I understood my plan of care and addressing any questions or concerns I had. She never seemed rushed and always made me feel like my needs were important. She consistently went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable, whether that meant helping with requests, checking in frequently, or answering my questions.”

If you know a VA Pittsburgh nurse who goes above and beyond, you can nominate them for our monthly DAISY award at https://www.va.gov/pittsburgh-health-care/programs/daisy-award/ or by asking for a nomination form at our outpatient clinics and inpatient units.

Address

University Drive
Pittsburgh, PA
15240

Telephone

+18664827488

Website

https://www.va.gov/pittsburgh-health-care/, https://www.va.gov/health/facebook/vhafbdisclaimer800.asp, https://www.va.go

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