Improving Veterans’ Lives Through Research and Education

A Proud History of Innovative Veteran-Focused Research

Who We Are

Established in 1991, The Veterans Health Foundation (VHF) is an independent, state-chartered 501c3 nonprofit corporation Congressionally authorized to advance the research and education programs at Pennsylvania VA Medical Centers in Pittsburgh, Butler, Wilkes-Barre, and Wilmington, Delaware. Though our focus is on medical research to benefit the country’s veterans, the resulting scientific breakthroughs extend to enhance the standard of care for all patients.

VHF fulfills its mission is by engaging in sponsored health and medical research and education projects, programs, initiatives funded by federal and state agencies, industry, foundations, and other philanthropic groups to bring more opportunities to VA hospitals and the Veterans they serve.

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I’m so thankful that I decided to join the research study!

Sydnee S.

United States Air Force

The cardiac arrhythmia research program is engaged in multiple research studies that aim to discover and refine novel device or drug strategies in the treatment of abnormal heart rhythm. This includes investigator initiated studies as well as studies sponsored by NIH. Industry sponsored studies are also chosen with clear relevance to our overall mission.

Dr. Alaa Shalaby

VA Pittsburgh Clinical Researcher

Being involved in research at VAPHS gave me more confidence in my healthcare. It was convenient and I didn't have to go out of my way to feel like I was getting extra care.