VA Central California Health Care System

MVP: Another chapter in VA’s history of medical research - VA News MVP is part of VA's history, using data to study conditions that matter to Veterans.

Foreign Medical Program for Veterans on the go - VA News The Foreign Medical Program covers Veterans with service-connected disabilities who are traveling or living abroad.

VACCHCS Receives Generous Donation from Clovis Veterans Memorial Day Golf Tournament! ⛳️

We are grateful to announce that VACCHCS received another very generous donation from the organizers of the Annual Clovis Veterans Memorial Day Golf Tournament. The check presentation for $20,000 was held on July 9th at the front steps of the VA Fresno Medical Center.

The golf tournament, spearheaded by the American Legion Post 147 in Clovis, is usually held the Thursday before the Memorial Day Holiday.

2024 Donation: $20,000
2024 Grand Total to Date: $166,000

These funds are dedicated to supporting the needs of our Veterans through VACCHCS/CDCE. Past years’ designations have included: - Adaptive Sports - Transportation - Homeless Veterans - Women Veterans - Su***de Prevention - Walk of Honor - Avenue of Flags

Pictured left to right: Mary Golden, VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement Chief, Frank Ducar, Golf Committee Chairperson, Dr. Maisha Moore, VACCHCS Interim Medical Center Director, Anthony Aguilar, Commander, American Legion Post 147 – Clovis, Bob Voss, Golf Committee Chairperson (VAVS Advisory Committee Member for Soldiers Angels and Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP)

Special thanks to our Collaborative Partners: - Veterans of Foreign Wars 3225 - Clovis - Vietnam Veterans of America 993 - Fresno - Central Valley Blue Star Moms – Fresno/Clovis - Clovis Veteran Memorial District (Major Sponsor)

Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this noble cause! Your contributions make a significant difference in the lives of our Veterans.

When persistent worries start affecting your day-to-day activities, your work, your sleep, or your relationships, it may be time to do something about it.

Learn about anxiety treatment options with VA: MentalHealth.va.gov/anxiety/index.asp

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
Our Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) Office hosted a pre-4th celebration to show our appreciation for those who served our country and protected our freedom. We celebrated by offering Veterans cupcakes and other goodies on the front steps of the Medical Center on July 3rd. The 4th of July is a Federal Holiday. We wish you all a safe and happy 4th!

Free Tickets for Veterans

VA Central California Health Care System is excited to offer tickets, parking passes, and meal vouchers, to all Veterans and their families for Military Appreciation Night at the Fresno Grizzlies Game. We are also hosting Vet Fest, an event designed to provide information about PACT Act benefits. We hope you will join us at Chukchansi Park in Downtown Fresno on Saturday, July 6, 2024!! Gates open at 5:50 pm, game time is at 6:50 pm.

To request a ticket, just email our Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) at [email protected]. Provide your name and phone number as well as how many tickets you will need. CDCE will phone or email you to notify you that your tickets are ready for pick-up. You may also come down to CDCE Building 24, Room 1A24 to sign for a ticket.

CDCE is seeking to send as many Veterans as possible!! We have collaborated with the Fresno Grizzlies staff to provide an amazing rate and experience!!

Each complimentary ticket has a $20 value and includes:
1. Entrance to the Game
2. Parking pass
3. $10 complimentary Grizzlies bucks for concessions (alcohol restricted)

The National Weather Service is warning about dangerously high temperatures this week. If you need shelter, there are a number of places around the Valley where you can cool off.

National Weather Service - https://www.weather.gov/hnx/

To find a Cooling Center near you, click on the link below.
https://news.caloes.ca.gov/coolingcenters/

The Patriot Café at VA Fresno Medical Center is closed until further notice. We are performing necessary repairs and a thorough cleaning to ensure a safe environment for all our Veterans, staff, and patrons.

You can still purchase food and beverages at the Patriot Store or the Patriot Brew, our on-site Starbucks. Plus, the MZ Taqueria food truck is on-site from 10 AM to 4 PM (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and every other Wednesday). The food truck is located in front of Building 24.

We will let you know when we have a reopening date. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

– Thank you, VCS Management

Join as we share PACT Act information:
Eligibility, Benefits, Resources, & Education

Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 11 a.m.
VA Central California Health Care System
2615 E. Clinton Avenue, Fresno
Building 24 Auditorium

For additional information, contact:
[email protected]

June is PTSD Awareness Month

Each June, VA raises awareness of PTSD—the condition that affects an estimated 6 out of 100 Americans and 7 out of 100 Veterans. It’s our duty, especially during this month, to educate our communities on the resources available to those affected by PTSD.
ABC30 Action News Reporter Amanda Aguilar interviewed Veteran Xeena Spellman and Dr. Trisha Barcley who shared how Veterans can get help at VACCHCS.

Coping with PTSD as a veteran According to the US Department of Veteran Affairs, around 7% of vets will experience PTSD at some point in their life.

Even mild cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI) can involve serious long-term effects.

Find VA resources for Veterans living with TBI: MentalHealth.va.gov/tbi/index.asp

JOIN US THIS EVENING!

VA Central California Health Care System will hold a Veterans Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 5:30 - 6:30 PM.

Join online: https://access.live/VAFresno
or call in at: (833) 998-1748.

The event will also be live-streamed via Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/VAFresno
We hope you can join us!

Please like and share.

JOIN US TOMORROW EVENING!

VA Central California Health Care System will hold a Veterans Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 5:30 - 6:30 PM.

Join online: https://access.live/VAFresno
or call in at: (833) 998-1748

The event will also be live-streamed via Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/VAFresno

We hope you can join us!
Please like and share.

June is PTSD Awareness Month.

If you think you may have PTSD, VA has resources that can help:
MentalHealth.va.gov/ptsd/index.asp

VA Central California Health Care System celebrated a monumental day in history—the birth of the United States Army, the oldest and largest branch of the U.S. military. 🇺🇸 The Center for Development and Civic Engagement passed out cake on the front steps as we commemorated this special occasion.

The U.S. Army celebrated its 249th birthday on June 14. Formed in 1775 during the Revolutionary War and commanded by General George Washington, the Army fought valiantly against Britain. These days, the Army defends our country around the clock, with soldiers stationed across the globe.

Today, we honor the countless individuals who have served in the Army, selflessly defending our freedoms and safeguarding our nation.

For those of you who have served, we want you to know … this is a place where you will always be welcomed. VA Central California Health Care System is here to ensure that you receive the support, care, and services you deserve. Thank you for your service.

Father's Day is celebrated every year on the third Sunday of June. It is a day to celebrate fathers and the crucial role they play in their children's lives.

Father's Day was first celebrated on June 19, 1910. It was officially recognized as a holiday in 1972 by President Nixon.

Due unforeseen circumstances, the VACCHCS Juneteenth Event scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2024, has been canceled.

We regret the inconvenience!

📣 We had a wonderful time hosting a resource table today at VA Fresno Medical Center to let Veterans and the community know that the VA is here for them! We shared information on various resources and services available to support our Veterans.

And in case you missed it, we were at the Pride Parade in Fresno’s Tower District on June 1, and we continued the Pride celebration at the festival at Fresno City College.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about how we can assist you. 🌈

SAVE THE DATE!

VA Central California Health Care System will hold a Veterans Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, starting at 5:30 PM.

Look for future Facebook posts for the virtual link and other information.

We hope you can join us!