United States Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Northern California Health Care System

Women who have served in the Armed Forces are eligible for a variety of veterans benefits.

Do you know your BP? Why you need to know and how to keep it under control

Doubts: A First-person Account of Visiting the VA

VA usually keeps employee training videos internal, but recently started using one worth sharing. It was produced and directed by an Iraq Veteran. VA wanted to help VA employees understand what Veterans see and think when they approach VA.
View the video in a Windows Viewer... or check it out on YouTube.

Local Features

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The Bay Area Leads the Nation

The Bay Area is known throughout the world as “Silicon Valley,” but many people do not realize it is also a world leader in medical research. One of the leaders in this research is the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Full Story

J.D. Power Recognizes VA

The Department of Veterans Affairs pharmacy program has been recognized by J.D. Power and Associates (JDPA) as one of only 50 companies in the United States to receive the J.D. Power 2012 Customer Service Champion designation. Full Story

From Across the Nation

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Man in scrubs checking a woman’s blood pressure

What is the Silent Killer?

Many Veterans don’t realize they have high blood pressure. It often has no warning signs or symptoms. That’s why it’s important for Vets to get their blood pressure checked regularly. Full Story