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Palo Alto VA becomes first in nation with full 5G: In February, portions of Palo Alto VA Health Care System came online as one of the first 5G-enabled hospitals in the world. This will improve patient care and enhance the Veteran experience at this facility.
San Francisco VA is an LGBTQ "Top Performer": The San Francisco VA Health Care System has received a 2019 “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Top Performer” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). They are one of 148 facilities to receive this honor.
Family Finds Relief Through VA Caregiver Support: When Adam Wilner medically-retired from the Marine Corps in 2017, his body and mind had experienced a lifetime worth of grueling physical training, deployments, injuries and surgeries.
Open House for State-of-the-Art Simulation Center: VA Palo Alto Health Care System cut the ribbon November 22 to its State-of-the-Art Simulation Center at its main division in Palo Alto, Calif. The center is one of the largest in the entire network of VA Medical Centers.
VA Palo Alto doctor receives national award: Dr. Steven Asch, MD, MPH, has earned the 2018 Under Secretary’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Health Services Research – the highest honor for a VA health services researcher.
Veteran Volunteer Celebrates 100 Years of Life: The VA offers many programs and services to care for our nation’s Veterans, but it is the many volunteers who bring a special touch to customer service at every VA hospital around the country.
VA and U.S. Army Corps Break Ground in Stockton: VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Sacramento District, hosted a ground breaking ceremony on Friday, November 8, for the new VA Stockton Clinic.
VISN leadership signs harassment pledge: VISN 21 leadership and VA employees across the country recently signed a pledge to stand up against harassment at all VA facilities. This is part of a campaign initiated by VA Executive In Charge Dr. Richard Stone.
VA Secretary Robert Wilkie Visits VAPAHCS: Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Honorable Robert L. Wilkie, visited VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) on Friday, October 11, to meet with Veterans and employees.
WWII Veterans Awarded French Legion of Honor Medal: World War II Veterans William “Dean” Whitaker and William Grant received the French Legion d’Honneur award in a ceremony in Las Vegas on October 5th, 2019. The Legion d’Honneur is France’s highest award.