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Birmingham VA Health Care System The Birmingham VA Health Care System serves over 72,000 Veterans in Alabama.

10/22/2026

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – October 23 & 24
Safely dispose of unused medications and help save lives.
Your Birmingham VA Health Care System is proud to support the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24.
We encourage all Veterans and employees to take a few moments to remove any unused or expired medications from their homes. This small, proactive step can make a big difference—helping prevent prescription misuse, accidental ingestion, and potential overdose for yourself and others in your household.
Together, we can reduce the risk of overdose and overdose deaths by safely disposing of medications through our Medication Take Back Boxes located at:
• Birmingham VA Medical Center (Emergency Department) 700 19th St. S., Birmingham Friday & Saturday | 24/7
• Birmingham VA Clinic (Entrance) 2415 7th Ave. S., Birmingham Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Huntsville VA Clinic (Entrance) 500 Markaview Road NW., Huntsville Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
No questions asked. No appointments needed. Just a safe and secure way to protect our Veterans, families, and communities.

10/21/2026

Behind every prescription is a VA team dedicated to meeting the needs of Veterans.
This National Pharmacy Week, we recognize the important role of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in caring for Veterans!

10/19/2026

Take the next step toward your career goals and join us at the Huntsville VA Clinic Veteran Career Fair!
Meet face-to-face with employers who are actively hiring, explore a wide range of job opportunities across multiple industries, and connect with workforce resources designed to support your transition and career growth. Whether you're entering the job market for the first time or looking for your next opportunity, this event is for you.

Where: Huntsville VA Clinic
500 Markaview Road, Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35805-3652

When: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 9a.m.- 12p.m.

"This event gave Veterans an opportunity to challenge themselves, step outside their comfort zones, and explore new acti...
10/16/2026

"This event gave Veterans an opportunity to challenge themselves, step outside their comfort zones, and explore new activities." — Megan Zahorscak, Occupational Therapist and Certified Neuro Specialist

For many Veterans recovering from a stroke, riding a bike again can feel impossible. But a recent adaptive cycling event from the Birmingham VA Health Care System’s Veterans Stroke Support Group showed that recovery is not just about therapy. It is also about finding independence, building confidence, and enjoying life again.

With help from Catalyst Sports - Atlanta, a volunteer-run nonprofit based in Atlanta, Veterans got to try adaptive cycling; many for the first time since their stroke. The event gave them a break from regular rehab and showed that physical challenges do not have to stop them from doing what they love.

https://www.va.gov/birmingham-health-care/stories/more-than-a-bike-ride-veterans-rediscover-confidence-through-adaptive-cycling/

Turning 65? Your VA health care doesn't stop — and it can work alongside Medicare and TRICARE For Life (TFL) to give you...
10/15/2026

Turning 65? Your VA health care doesn't stop — and it can work alongside Medicare and TRICARE For Life (TFL) to give you more complete coverage. There's no enrollment fee for VA care, and VA never bills Medicare or TFL for the care you get here.

Keep in mind: your Medicare enrollment window is only 7 months — three before your birthday month, three after. Missing it can mean a lifelong Part B penalty. Confirm your VA health care benefits today by logging into your VA.gov account or calling 1-877-222-8387.

Happy Birthday to the United States NavyA October 13, 1775 resolution of the Continental Congress established what is n...
10/13/2026

Happy Birthday to the United States Navy

A October 13, 1775 resolution of the Continental Congress established what is now the United States Navy with “a swift sailing vessel, to carry ten carriage guns, and a proportionable number of swivels, with eighty men, be fitted, with all possible dispatch, for a cruise of three months….” After the American War of Independence, the U.S. Constitution empowered the new Congress “to provide and maintain a navy.” Acting on this authority, Congress established the Department of the Navy on 30 April 1798.

In 1972, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt authorized official recognition of October 13 as the birthday of the U.S. Navy. Since then, each CNO has encouraged a Navy-wide celebration of this occasion [to enhance a greater appreciation of Navy heritage, and to provide a positive influence toward pride and professionalism in the naval service.]
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Join our Outreach team at the Veterans Affairs and Cullman VFW Post 2214 Resource Fair, Wednesday October 14, 2026. Ou...
10/13/2026

Join our Outreach team at the Veterans Affairs and Cullman VFW Post 2214
Resource Fair, Wednesday October 14, 2026. Our team will be there to assist with Enrollment in VA Health Care, Health Care Resources, Educational Benefits, and Insurance Resources.

Cullman VFW Post 2214
112 Veterans Drive SW
Cullman, AL 35055

For more information please contact John Pinion at 205-435-1953 or email [email protected]

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700 19th Street S
Birmingham, AL
35233

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