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  • If you're looking for adventure this summer, the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic may be just what the doctor ordered. This rehabilitation sports and recreation program provides hands-on adaptive sports, fitness, and wellness instruction for military Veterans from across the country. 

    Veteran registration is open through February 10, 2023!

  • The VA San Diego Healthcare System is hosting a Hiring Fair on Saturday, February 4th, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Kearny Mesa VA Clinic at 8875 Aero Drive in San Diego.

    hiring fair flyer

  • eScreening is an idea which has cultivated for a decade and is now spreading rapidly as a VA-wide best practice.

    eScreening on cell phone.

  • Free seasonal flu shots for all enrolled Veterans in the VA health care are available from September 26 - December 30, 2022, at the Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and community clinics. 

    Male Veteran and a nurse during flu vaccination.

  • “If you are a Veteran having thoughts of suicide, the VA is here to help you,” said Vic Martin, a Navy Veteran who sought help after nearly taking his life and now is providing services to help get Veterans back on track.

    Male veteran holding a cellphone

  • After a long and eventful career serving Veterans, Robert M. Smith, MD, VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) Director and Chief Executive Officer, will retire at the end of June.

    Dr. Smith retires

  • On March 14, President Biden signed into law H.R. 3665, designating the San Diego VA Medical Center as the Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and supporting the designation of a prominent space within the facility to honor Kathleen Bruyere. 

    exterior photo of san diego vamc

  • Fannie Hatcher loved the convenience of the VA San Diego Healthcare System’s Hospital in Home Initiative. Rather than taking her Veteran husband to appointments at the San Diego VA Medical Center in La Jolla, she saves time and effort by having the health care team visit their home.

    female nurse looking at male patient during in-home visit

  • At 400,000 square feet, it was one of the largest facilities in the San Diego area at the time and one of the most architecturally advanced in the world.

    exterior building photo

  • Great news! VA San Diego Healthcare System has just launched a new website that gives you better service and an easier online experience. 

    new website photo for vasdhs