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Welcome to our House

Well done to the VA Greater Los Angeles staff that took part in the Open House events throughout April and May this year. This marks VAGLAHS first time hosting an open house at the Antelope Valley and East LA clinics.

Mental Health Awareness

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System wants to educate Veterans, their families and friends on the conditions that surround mental health and how to seek help.

June is National PTSD Month

PTSD can happen to anyone. A number of factors can increase the chance that some-one will have PTSD, many of which are not under that person's control. Information and resources are available for Veterans with PTSD.

VA Updates Smoke-Free Policy

VA takes a strong position on second hand smoke, which has been implicated in strokes and even death. VA urges Veterans and staff to quit by offering nicotine replacement therapy, and classes for Veterans.

Paramount Pics throws blockbuster event for Vets

Being so close to Hollywood has its perks. Employees from Paramount Pictures and parent company Viacom volunteered their afternoon to serve up BBQ for greater Los Angeles Veterans.

Celebrating Occupational Therapists

April is National Occupational Therapy month! During this time we salute the men and women who serve as occupational therapists helping our Veterans live a fuller and more enjoyable life.

Ocean Therapy

VAGLAHS, in partnership with the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation, took to the waves to help our Veterans cope with mental and physical illness such as traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Rock and Roll and the Ear

Loud Music can cause hearing problems, and many musicians and concert-goers have suffered severely. Hearing problems also can be connected to military service, and treatment choices are discussed.

Poisoning: it could happen to you

Poisoning can happen from simple things like medicines and OTC drugs, or unexpected results from a prescription. Simple kitchen ingredients could also be lethal for your pets.

Social Workers improve the lives of others

Our wonderful and dedicated VAGLAHS social workers provide support, counseling and information to Veterans and their families. They play a critical role in the overall health and well-being of our Veterans.

From the Veterans Health Administration

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Fresno VA Medical Center's Nurse of the Year

Meet Doca Merdjanoska from Macedonia, one of VA's top nurses. Our continuing series of outstanding VA employees features a surgical department nurse at the Fresno VA Medical Center.

Veterans: Protect Your Skin and Your Hearing

Veterans: Do you know the difference in Ultraviolet B and Ultraviolet A sun's rays? And what is a safe decibel (dB) level of noise? Here are a few quick handy answers just in time for summer.

A Veteran's Final Hours at a VA Hospital

Carol Graves, wife of Army Veteran C.A. Graves, said her 76-year-old husband received the utmost respect and kindness during the last few days of his life at the VA hospital in Shreveport, La.

VA and Healing Powers of Nature Rescue Vet

When the transition to civilian life left an Air Force Veteran in a dark place,” he turned to VA and nature for help. “There is so much healing that goes on when you are alone surrounded by nature.”

Veterans Conquer Depression with Equine Therapy

For some Veterans coping with depression, post-traumatic stress and even physical pain, spending some quality time with a horse (also known as equine therapy) might just be the perfect remedy.

Women Veterans: Help for Postpartum Depression

Pregnant Women Veterans have an increased likelihood of a mental health issue and a higher risk for postpartum depression. Learn the symptoms and treatment options from VA's Women's Health Services.

VA Nurse Helps Veterans Families, in Her Free Time

VA nurse Deb Lamberton knows how stressful it is for families during a Veteran's final days so she volunteers on her own time to provide them with stress relieving massages.

AF Veteran Helping Veterans Out of Addiction

Air Force Veteran Willie DeWayne Raulerson had been drinking for 50 years. But when he finally decided to ask VA for help he found not only sobriety, but a purpose in life.

Marine Veteran is VA's Male Volunteer of the Year

Marine Corps Veteran David Miller has been volunteering at VA for over 25 years and has been named the 2017 National Male Volunteer of the Year. Miller served in Vietnam during the TET II offensive.

VA Helps Vietnam Veteran Get His Life Back

Dale Herb's life came to a grinding halt about a year ago when he lost the use of his legs and couldn't leave his home. Today, thanks to a little help from the VA, he's completely mobile again.

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