Stories

VA San Diego Healthcare System celebrates VA Health Professions Education Week, March 13-17, to recognize the contributions of VA faculty and academic partners. Every year, the VA trains more than 113,000 future health professionals to provide state-of-the-art health care to our nation’s Veterans.

Good health starts with prevention and protection. The VA San Diego Healthcare System can help protect your health. Both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines are still available.

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. 

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.

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

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. 

“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.

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.

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. 

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.