More than half (51%) of clinical staff at the VHA did not feel emotionally supported during the COVID-19 pandemic, while only 40% were aware of the support services available, according to a staff survey.
City College’s Veterans Resource Center moved into a new facility on campus this semester, allowing it to expand its services and better help student veterans.
COVID-19 & Veteran’s welfare: Veterans Resource Center moves into new facility
VA NorCal Offering 2nd Vaccine Booster Doses to Specific Populations
VA Northern California is offering 2nd vaccine booster doses to specific population groups; read more about vaccine clinics.
Sacramento County: Utilize Emergency Departments & 911 For Emergencies Only
As the omicron variant spreads rapidly throughout California, Public Health and hospital leaders are urging all residents to avoid seeking testing or treatment of mild symptoms at hospital emergency departments (ED). Hospitals are needed for those with severe COVID-19 symptoms or other critical illnesses. For non-emergencies, people should contact their health care provider for guidance or... Continue Reading →
January 2022 VA NorCal Updates
01/05: New VA NorCal Inpatient/Outpatient Visitor Policy01/10: New App to Easily Chat with VA Coming on January 12th New App to Easily Chat with VA Coming on January 12th https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzibuuD0_Jk We’re excited to announce that VA is testing a new way for you to quickly get answers to your health questions. Starting January 12, VA... Continue Reading →
VA NorCal Offering Vaccine Boosters for Pfizer/Moderna/Janssen Under Emergency Use Authorization
Update 10/25/2021 The VA Northern California Health Care System is now offering Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine boosters under Emergency Use Authorization as supply and capacity permits. This decision follows the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcements authorizing a booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and J&J COVID vaccines and the Centers... Continue Reading →
VA NorCal Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
Update 10/05/2021 On Sept. 24, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified and recommended several groups of people who should get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster. They Include: Individuals who should get a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster dose:People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings who received a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 primary vaccine series... Continue Reading →
Sacramento County: COVID-19 Testing/Vaccination FAQs, Myths & Sources
As COVID cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in the Sacramento region and across the state, increasing vaccination rates in our community remains the most powerful tool to ending the pandemic. With added FDA approval for the Pfizer vaccine and vaccine clinics throughout the community, it’s easier than ever to get vaccinated. For those still... Continue Reading →
It is National Women’s Health Week
National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) is a weeklong health observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH).
VA NorCal Update on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) will resume offering the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine to individuals 18 years and older, following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance, following a 10-day pause recommended by the CDC and FDA after a very small number of... Continue Reading →
Vaccine Access Opened to Veterans’ Families, Spouses
WASHINGTON, D.C — Today, President Joe Biden signed bipartisan legislation into law expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to veterans and their families under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), following efforts from House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs leaders Chairman Mark Takano (D-Calif.), Ranking Member Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R-Kan.). The Strengthening... Continue Reading →
Sacramento County Allowed to Move to Less Restrictive Tier
UPDATE (3/16/2021) Today, the State announced that Sacramento County is allowed to move from the most restrictive Purple/Widespread Tier 1 to the less restrictive tier of Red/Substantial Tier 2 per the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Sacramento County Public Health has issued the March 16, 2021, Health Order to reflect the move to the Red Tier. The... Continue Reading →
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