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VA San Diego Researcher Earns Award for Groundbreaking Study on E-Cigarettes

VA Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development Program Awards VA San Diego Scientist.

VA Scientist in Lab

VA San Diego Celebrates ASPIRE Center 10th Anniversary

The ASPIRE Center is a unique facility offering tailored recovery care for post-9/11 Veterans who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Doctor Pearson shakes hands with ASPIRE Center Veteran

San Diego Area WWII Veteran turns 100 on Veterans Day

Reaching the century mark as a World War II Veteran is a milestone worthy of celebration, but sharing this unique birthday with Veterans Day is an extraordinary honor and achievement.

World War II Marine Veteran Donal A. Meier poses for a photo with his family and Birthday Cake on his 100th birthday.

VA San Diego Honors Two Centenarian Veterans from “The Greatest Generation”

Two Veterans in San Diego County, who served in the “War to end all Wars” have reached the 100-year milestone – and have received special recognition from both VA San Diego Leadership and Secretary of the VA Denis McDonough.

100-Year Plaques

Flu Shots Now Available!

Flu is highly contagious, and anyone can get it. It is especially harmful to the elderly and those with health problems like asthma, diabetes, and heart disease.

Veteran Flu Shot banner

VA San Diego Needs Volunteer Drivers

We need all eligible Veteran volunteers to help fellow Veterans make their way around the VA San Diego Healthcare System at the Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive.

man driving a golf cart

New Social Event - Connect the Vets!

Join VA San Diego on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, in the Multipurpose Room (MPR) at the Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego.

Connect the Vets - Social Event flyer

VA San Diego Healthcare System Receives 5-Star CMS Quality Rating

VA San Diego Healthcare System received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This is the first time CMS has included VA facilities in their annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

5-Star CMS Quality Rating announcement

VA San Diego hosts Summer VetFest at Oceanside VA Clinic

VA San Diego invites Veterans to attend the Summer VetFest Resource Fair and BBQ, Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Oceanside VA Clinic.

VA Summer VetFest flyer

Now Open - Veteran Resource Center!

Several Services Now Centrally Located

Photo of VA San Diego Director Dr. Frank Pearson cutting the ribbon to open the VRC