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Read more about how San Francisco VA Health Care System helps heroes heal through innovation, compassion and partnership

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Cynthia Delgado has been named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the field of health.

Dr Cynthia Delgado smiling.

An Air Force Veteran’s life recently changed forever when doctors at two VA medical centers, almost 2,000 miles apart, worked together and used new, advanced technology to restore his health.

De Witt, Bryce

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.

Male, above leg amputee lies in hospital bed with his wife immediately to his right perched on the edge of the bed, smiling as they pose for a photo.

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.

Oakley gives lead trainer Megan Frank his paw.

Within the depths of our great nation, amidst the uniformed heroes, lies a story of resilience and boundless compassion.

Elizabeth Saltigerald posing for a headshot against a tan background.

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

Three scientists from pictured from left to right, Dr. Kristine Yaffe, Dr. Karla Kerlikowske, and Dr. Mary Whooley

Sonoma County Veterans now have access to our new VA clinic, specifically designed with their health care needs in mind.

Santa Rosa VA Clinic South

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.

Innovation and Improvement

Suggestions for having constructive, compassionate conversations with those you care about regarding getting the COVID-19 booster or vaccine.

talking to family about boosters

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.