# VA Veteran Hospitalized with Legionnaires’

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Podcast: [Pittsburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439)
Published: 2026-06-19T03:42:41+00:00
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A Pittsburgh VA veteran, 68, is critically ill with Legionnaires’ disease after contracting it at work — his daughter blames the facility despite VA claims water systems were safe. He’s on a ventilator and in a coma, with dialysis ongoing. This isn’t the first time Legionella hit the VA here — two patients tested positive in May, and a deadly 2011 outbreak killed six. The VA is now under scrutiny. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0672daf8ba248a14

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