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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System top stories.

  • February is Recreation Therapy Month, a time to celebrate the power of leisure, movement, and creative activities in promoting health and wellness.

    Left to right: Nickolas Ivanoff, an 81-year-old Army Veteran, and Jennifer Johnson, Recreation Therapist at Antelope Valley VA Clinic. For Ivanoff, recreation therapy is more than a program; it’s a source of joy, movement, and mental clarity.

  • On Jan. 30 and Feb. 2, the Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center (SACC) hosted its first-ever Nursing Skills Fair for ambulatory and specialty care nurses.

    Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center nurses participated in the first outpatient Nursing Skills Fair. Each station was led by experienced clinicians who provided guidance and real-time feedback.

  • At the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, a remarkable transformation is underway. The 388-acre campus is evolving into a vibrant community and home for Veterans, with 729 apartments now open and many more on the way.

    Group photo of diverse team under a wooden canopy.

  • No one looks forward to a Pap smear. Discomfort, vulnerability, and busy schedules often push these essential screenings to the bottom of the list. But cervical cancer screenings save lives, and the Ventura VA Women’s Health team is making it easier for women Veterans to prioritize their health.

    Bernadine Bustamante (left), women’s health registered nurse, assists Navy Veteran Paula Gotlibowski (right) at the specialized resource table during the Ventura VA Papathon.

  • On December 5, the greater Los Angeles community came together for a day of resilience, camaraderie, and competition at the 3rd Annual Physical Medical and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) Adaptive Sports Invitational, hosted at Brentwood School.

    PM&RS Planning Team, left to right: Myisha Jones, Ted Zadourian, Curt Cheslog, Kris Eneberg-Boldon, Richie Barba, Resa Oshiro, and Irene Hsu.

  • The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Clinic at the Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center (LAACC) is leading the way in addiction treatment for Veterans.

    Some of Downtown LA's SUD team

  • A year ago, Army Veteran David Gaytan couldn’t have imagined where he’d be today.

    David Gaytan Sitting Down

  • If you’re headed to an appointment on the fourth floor of Building 500 at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, you might hear some soothing jazz hanging in the air.

    Housekeeping Lead and Army Veteran Anthony Wafer

  • Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes they arrive as a mini horse on a big mission: bringing comfort, joy, and healing to Veterans.

    mini horse and team photo

  • Cheers and laughter filled the air at Heroes Golf Course on the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center campus on July 23 as 45 Veterans competed in the Heroes Veteran 2nd Annual Club Championship.

    Veterans shared smiles and camaraderie while competing for prizes during the Heroes Veteran 2nd Annual Club Championship at the Heroes Golf Course.