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The VA Long Beach Healthcare System provides health care needs of Veterans in the Southern Ca. area.
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10/29/2026

October 29 is World Stroke Day, a reminder that stroke is a medical emergency and that every minute counts.

Learn the signs with BE FAST:
Balance loss
Eye changes
Face drooping
Arm weakness
Speech difficulty
Time to call 911

Our facility is a primary stroke center with 24/7 stroke coverage, so Veterans can get emergency stroke care around the clock.

Recovery and prevention continue after the emergency. Our Stroke Clinic manages diagnostic work-up and treatment recommendations for secondary stroke prevention to help lower the risk of another stroke. Our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) team leads post-stroke rehabilitation to help Veterans regain strength, mobility, and independence. For Veterans living with post-stroke spasticity, Botox therapy is available through the Movement Disorders clinic in our Neurology section.

Talk with your primary care provider about stroke risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and to***co use. Know the signs, act fast, and don't wait to get help.

10/29/2026

Join us at our new spot in Patriot Park for the Veterans Social Connection (VSC)! It’s a laid-back monthly get-together where Veterans can unwind, meet new friends, and find helpful resources all in a friendly, welcoming place. We meet on the last Friday of each month (except holidays) from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. We’d love to see you there on October 30!

10/28/2026

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, a good time to focus on preventive care. If you're a Veteran enrolled in VA health care, or the spouse or dependent child of a Veteran enrolled in CHAMPVA, you may be eligible for the VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP). VADIP offers discounted private dental insurance that covers many common services, including preventive care, diagnostic services, root canals and other restorative care, dental surgery, and emergency dental care. Coverage is available across the U.S. and its territories. Enrolling won't affect your ability to get free VA dental care. Compare Delta Dental and MetLife plans and find out if you're eligible at https://www.va.gov/health-care/about-va-health-benefits/dental-care/dental-insurance/

10/27/2026

National Chiropractic Health Month

This October, we're celebrating the incredible chiropractic care available to our Veterans! We're proud to have seven amazing chiropractors (four of which are also Veterans) serving our community at multiple locations:

📍 Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center
📍 Laguna Hills VA Clinic
📍 Santa Ana VA Clinic
📍 Santa Fe Springs VA Clinic
📍 Placentia VA Clinic
📍 Temporary Carson VA Clinic — coming soon!

Chiropractic care can help Veterans manage pain, improve mobility, and support overall wellness — all without relying solely on medication. Whether it's back pain, joint issues, or general musculoskeletal health, our chiropractic team is here to help you move and feel better.

With five locations across the region — and a sixth coming soon in Carson — Veterans have more convenient access than ever to in-network chiropractic care close to home.

Thank you to our chiropractors for the outstanding care you provide every day! 💙

10/26/2026

Domestic violence awareness is about prevention, safety, education, and connecting individuals and families with support.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

10/24/2026

Happy National Physical Therapy Month!

This October, we celebrate the dedicated Physical Therapists (PTs) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) who make a difference in the lives of our Veterans every day!

At VA Long Beach Healthcare System, our Physical Therapy team is committed to helping Veterans restore movement, build strength, improve mobility, and regain independence. From injury recovery and rehabilitation to managing complex conditions, our PT professionals play an essential role in helping Veterans achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.

Our VA Long Beach PT Team by the Numbers:

32 Physical Therapists
7 Physical Therapist Assistants
5 Board-Certified Clinical Specialists (2 Orthopedic, 2 Neurologic, and 1 Geriatric)
1 Neurologic Physical Therapy Resident

Thank you to our incredible PTs and PTAs for your expertise, compassion, teamwork, and unwavering dedication to those who have served our country. Your commitment to helping Veterans move better, feel stronger, and live more independently does not go unnoticed!

Join us in celebrating our amazing Physical Therapy team!

10/23/2026

VA Long Beach Police: Always Ready to Serve 🎯

Our VA Long Beach Police officers completed semi-annual fi****ms qualifications at the range, reinforcing the skills and precision needed to keep our Veterans, staff, and visitors safe every day.

But readiness goes beyond the range. Our officers also trained on:

🫀 AED (Automated External Defibrillator) – life-saving skills for cardiac emergencies
💉 Narcan Administration – responding quickly to opioid overdoses
🚨 Code Blue Response – coordinated action during medical emergencies

At VA Long Beach, our police officers are more than first responders for safety and security — they're often first on the scene for medical emergencies too. This continuous training ensures they're prepared for whatever our Veterans and community need.

Thank you to our VA Police for your dedication to protecting and serving those who served us.

10/22/2026

This week, VA Long Beach hosted the 13th portrait unveiling as part of the Veteran Portrait Project, honoring U.S. Air Force Veteran James Gill.
His original, hand-drawn portrait was created by Angel Angeles, an art student at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). Family, friends, VA and CSULB employees, and local Veterans gathered in the medical center’s main lobby to celebrate James’s service and the creativity behind this one-of-a-kind tribute.
The Veteran Portrait Project is a partnership between the VA Long Beach Veterans Appreciation Committee and CSULB Professor of Art Marian Stewart. Each semester, a Veteran from the “Meet a Veteran” program visits a CSULB art class to share their story, and student artists then create a portrait to honor them. For many students, it’s their first time hearing firsthand what it means to serve, and that connection shows in their work.
Portraits are displayed at VA Long Beach for staff, patients, and visitors to enjoy. Each one reminds us that every Veteran’s story is unique and worth sharing.
Thank you, Mr. Gill, for your service, and thank you, Mr. Angeles, for bringing his story to life. Thank you also to Professor Stewart, CSULB, and the Veterans Appreciation Committee for making this project possible.

10/21/2026

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜
Healthy relationships are built on respect, trust, and equality. This month, VA Long Beach Healthcare System is shining a light on the reality of intimate partner violence (IPV) — and the support available to every Veteran, family member, caregiver, and VA employee who needs it.
The Reality:
🔹 1 in 3 people in the U.S. have experienced physical violence by an intimate partner
🔹 1 in 10 men have experienced some form of domestic violence
🔹 Veterans may be twice as likely to experience IPV compared to the general population
🔹 Domestic violence isn't always physical — it can include emotional, financial, digital, and psychological abuse, stalking, and coercive control

You Are Not Alone.
If you or someone you know is experiencing IPV, help is here. VA Long Beach's Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) offers a comprehensive, person-centered, recovery-oriented approach for Veterans, their families, caregivers, and VHA employees — whether you use or experience IPV.

VA Resources Available:
✅ IPV Coordinators & care navigation
✅ Safety planning support
✅ Community-based support groups & legal advocacy
✅ Referrals & coordination with VA treatment providers
✅ Homeless services (HUD-VASH & GPD)
✅ Interventions for Veterans who use violence, including Strength at Home
✅ RISE — a brief, trauma-informed counseling program to support healing

📞 For more information, contact:
Danielle Daniels, MPA, LCSW
IPVAP Coordinator, VA Long Beach Healthcare System
(562) 826-8000, ext. 1-6035

Additional Support Lines:
📱 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 | thehotline.org
📱 Text START to 88788
📱 Women's Health: 1-855-829-6636 | womenshealth.va.gov
📱 National Center for PTSD: 802-296-6300 | ptsd.va.gov

💜 Survivors are strong. And help is available. You deserve to feel safe, respected, and in control of your life.

10/19/2026

VA Long Beach is getting an infrastructure boost! In the fourth quarter of FY 2026, our facility received non-recurring maintenance funding that will ultimately contribute to improving care for Southern California Veterans.
Funded projects include:
✅ Modernized imaging equipment
✅ Demolition of outdated Building 5 sections + admin space repairs
✅ Earthquake-ready electrical switchgear upgrades
✅ Central chiller plant upgrade to support 3 new buildings
✅ Facility repairs (ceilings, floors)
✅ Building 126 elevator upgrades
✅ Site prep for new sterilization equipment
✅ Upgraded entrance signage & landscaping
"This funding allows VA Long Beach to continue modernizing and improving, so our facility remains safe, efficient, and equipped to provide high-quality care for our Veterans in Southern California," said Interim Medical Center Director Jean J. Gurga.
This is part of a record $4.8 billion nationwide VA investment in FY 2026 to modernize and repair health care facilities. Every dollar went to work — fully obligated — supporting infrastructure, building upgrades, and future electronic health record readiness across the VA system.
Our Veterans deserve safe, modern, high-quality facilities. We're proud to keep delivering.

Address

5901 E. 7th Street
Long Beach, CA
90822

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15628268000

Website

https://www.va.gov/long-beach-health-care/, https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

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