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News Releases for VA Northern California health care.

Cutting-edge Care Through Research

May 16, 2023

The VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) in Sacramento is celebrating National VA Research Week on May 18th. The event highlights the important work of VANCHCS scientists who are seeking medical breakthroughs and supporting the health of Veterans in our community.

VA Northern California provides free support to survivors of military sexual trauma

April 06, 2023

As part of its annual campaign during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, the VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is working to heal the impacts of military sexual trauma (MST) and to inform Veterans who experienced MST about VA’s free recovery related services.

Public can receive assistance disposing of unused medications and prescriptions at Sacramento VA Medical Center on VA Take Back Day April 22, 2023

March 23, 2023

Members of the public can receive assistance disposing of expired prescriptions, including controlled substances, at the Sacramento VA Medical Center’s VA Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The address is 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA 95655.

VA celebrates health professions education week

March 13, 2023

The Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes contributions of VA faculty and academic partners during VA Health Professions Education Week 2023.

Public can receive assistance disposing of unused medications, prescriptions at Sacramento VA Medical Center on VA Take Back Day Oct. 29

October 26, 2022

Members of the public can receive assistance disposing of expired prescriptions, including controlled substances, at the Sacramento VA Medical Center’s VA Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The address is 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA 95655.

VA Northern California offers free support to survivors of military sexual trauma

April 26, 2022

As part of its annual campaign during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, the VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is working to increase awareness about the impact of military sexual trauma (MST) and VA’s free supportive treatments.

VA NorCal encourages Veterans to ‘reach out’ for mental health assistance

September 22, 2021

In conjunction with Suicide Prevention Month, the VA Northern California Health Care System is raising awareness of its mental health resources available for Veterans.

VANCHCS gives COVID-19 vaccines

February 23, 2021

The VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) distributed more than 1,001 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to Veterans