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Veterans Enjoyed a Day of Fun and Fitness at the Inaugural Adaptive Sports Invitational
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System brought the National Games to you with it’s first-ever local adaptive sports event held on Sept. 29, at the Brentwood School campus
Veterans Cook Up Camaraderie in Weekly Healthy Eating Class
Every Friday around lunchtime, between the towering trees behind Building 220 at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, a group of Veterans from all walks of life gather to cook, eat and strengthen their sense of community.
Homeless Veterans Dental Program Fixes Smiles, Changes Lives
When you meet Army Veteran Jimmy Villanueva, he’s quick to flash a smile. But that wasn’t always the case. For more than two decades, the former transport and supply soldier was living without most of his front teeth due to a motorcycle accident.
New Employee Relaxation, Wellness Room Designed to Help LAACC Staff Rest and Recharge
As they enter the room, visitors are greeted with a wall-length image of a misty forest lined with tall trees. A sign reads, “You can’t stop the waves but you can learn to surf,” and a large picture window lets in an abundance of natural light.
Painter Retires After 50 Years of Service
For some people, service can mean giving a few hours of yourself, or weeks, months and even years, but for one man it was 50 years.
On your Mark, Get Ready, and Go to the National Games!
If only it were that simple. Veterans from the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System undergo rigorous training to prepare for these events with their rehabilitation therapists, and employees assist with the planning and execution of the National games to help them run smoothly.
Global Peer Support Celebration Day Event to Highlight Importance of ‘Battle Buddies’
At VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, more than 70 certified peer specialists, all of whom are Veterans, work side-by-side with those who’ve served, using lived experience to help guide them through recovery from mental health issues, homelessness, and substance abuse.
Conversation with Chris Pratt: A Whole Lot of Bliss with Chris
One day, he’s this whacky guy who gets in all kinds of mischief. Next, he’s this badass Navy SEAL commander who leads his unit on a mission that makes your heart skip a beat or two.
“Just Make the Call.” SSVF and The Salvation Army Help Veterans Navigate a Housing Crisis
A few months ago, Air Force Veteran Cyntrea Cotton was living in fear. After a panic attack led her to put in an end-of-lease notice on her previous apartment, she left Los Angeles to regroup in Arizona.
Exploring the World of Wild Edible Plants: A Journey Through West LA VA Campus
Disclaimer: Information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. The consumption of wild, non-cultivated food carries inherent risk.
