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VA Loma Linda and Community Celebrate Hemet VA Clinic Ribbon-Cutting

PRESS RELEASE

May 23, 2024

Loma Linda , CA — VA Loma Linda Healthcare System hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 13 to celebrate the opening of a VA-staffed Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Hemet, California.

Over 200 people joined the Hemet VA Clinic commemoration, including Veterans, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25), City of Hemet Mayor Joe Males and city officials, Hemet San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce, Congressional, Senate, Assembly and County government representatives, Veterans Service Organizations, VA staff and community partners. 

“This ribbon-cutting marks a significant milestone in VA Loma Linda’s commitment to serving our Inland Empire Veterans,” said VALLHS Medical Center Director Karandeep Sraon. “This is a testament that together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served our country. The Hemet VA Clinic's state-of-the-art features and available services emphasize our commitment to providing world-class healthcare to our deserving Veterans.” 

The 7,856 sq. ft. Hemet VA Clinic, located at 720 E. Latham Ave., offers primary care and specialty care services including mental health, optometry, social work, tele-primary care, tele-dermatology, tele-retinal screening, and laboratory services. 

“As an emergency physician, I know that these services provided by the VA are crucial for thousands of Veterans, their families, and caregivers to be able to access quality health care and support services,” said Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25).

Veterans currently enrolled at VALLHS who want to receive care at the Hemet VA Clinic can call (909) 825-7084 and press 2 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Veterans not yet enrolled in VA healthcare can walk in to complete the Eligibility and Enrollment process at the Hemet CBOC, or at any VA Loma Linda facility. Visit How To Apply For VA Health Care | Veterans Affairs to learn more, or call 877-222-8387 between the hours of 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to get help with your application. 

Take a virtual tour of the Hemet VA Clinic: Hemet Community-Based Outpatient Clinic - YouTube. Visit our website to learn more: Hemet VA Clinic | VA Loma Linda Health Care | Veterans Affairs

 

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