Stories
Read more about how San Francisco VA Health Care System helps heroes heal through innovation, compassion and partnership
VA performs first osseointegration surgery in its history, continuing its role as a leader in prosthetics and rehab care for limb loss
As the United States grew as a nation and participated in the major wars that would undergird its history, from the Civil War through World War II and into the Vietnam-era, its population of amputees grew exponentially.
Canine-assisted therapy program 'Paws for Purple Hearts' offers healing support at San Francisco VA
Five years ago, Brian Mohlenhoff, a staff psychiatrist with San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS), laid the foundation for an extraordinary complimentary mental health treatment program known as canine-assisted therapy.
Leading with empathy: A Master Sergeant's story
Within the depths of our great nation, amidst the uniformed heroes, lies a story of resilience and boundless compassion.
3 San Francisco VA Health Care System staff chosen as “Best Female Scientist in the World, 2022”
Research.com recently released their picks for Best Female Scientist in the World for 2022 and three of our San Francisco VA Health Care System’s (SFVAHCS) staff were selected among this illustrious group
South Santa Rosa VA Clinic Expands Services for Veterans
Sonoma County Veterans now have access to our new VA clinic, specifically designed with their health care needs in mind.
Committed to Continuous Improvement: Highlighting Projects from the 2021 San Francisco VA Health Care System Innovation and Improvement Fair
SFVAHCS hosts an Innovation and Improvement (I&I) Fair, a unique opportunity to highlight staff-led projects designed to advance VA care and services to the entire facility and the community of Veterans we serve.
COVID-19 Vaccine: How to talk about COVID-19 Boosters with those you care about this holiday season
Suggestions for having constructive, compassionate conversations with those you care about regarding getting the COVID-19 booster or vaccine.
SFVAHCS Researchers Lead Efforts in Race-Free Approach to Kidney Health
The task force, co-chaired by SFVAHCS's very own Dr. Cynthia Delgado, recommended that current race-based equations should be replaced by a substitute that is accurate, representative, unbiased, and provides a standardized approach to diagnosing kidney diseases.
HUD-VASH program provides comprehensive care for aging Veterans facing homelessness
HUD-VASH is a collaborative program between HUD and VA that combines HUD housing vouchers with VA supportive services to help Veterans who are homeless and their families find and sustain permanent housing.
Race-free approach to estimating kidney function
In 2020, NKF and ASN formed a task force, including several VA professionals recommending increased use of cystatin C combined with creatinine for a reliable way to check kidney function. It also recommended a new calculator to estimate eGFR that estimates kidney function without a race variable.
