Dr. Joyce Announces Infrastructure Improvement Funding for James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center

October 20, 2026 Press Release Altoona, PA – Today, Congressman Joyce issued the following statement announcing more than $375,000 will go toward facility improvement requests for the James E. Van Zandt Veterans’ Administration Medical Center. “The James E. Van Zandt Medical Center has been treating the heroes of our nation for more than seventy years," said Congressman John Joyce, M.D. “ Having served as a physician at the medical center, I understand the importance of maintaining the excellent quality of care that our veterans deserve. In Congress, I recognize that my obligation now is to serve those who answered the call to serve America.” BACKGROUND Congressman Joyce's work in Washington helped secure a $4.8 billion non-recurring maintenance budget for Fiscal Year 2026 which is the largest in the Veterans' Affairs department's history. Of the broader investment into our nation’s veterans, $375,104 from these funds will be used to make fire safety repairs and renovate the 4th floor of James E. Van Zandt Medical Center right here in Altoona. Issues : Veterans