VA Loma Linda Healthcare System

Shout out to all the hard working VA Loma Linda staff who ran a successful Saturday COVID-19 vaccination clinic today! More than 800 Veterans received their first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, and scheduled an appointment for their second dose. Thank you Veterans, and congratulations VA Loma Linda Team for a job well done!! VA Loma Linda continues to contact Veterans to schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments as quickly as possible. Appointments are open to Vetera...ns aged 75 years and older at this time. Keep following our Facebook and Twitter accounts for the latest updates. #Veterans #ChooseVA #COVID19Vaccine

Saturday COVID-19 Vaccination clinic is happening now at VA Loma Linda. 600 doses are now available for Veterans ages 65 and older. Walk-ins available while supplies last. NOTE: If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 90 days, or received another vaccine in the past 14 days, you are not eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine at this time. VA Loma Linda is administering vaccinations in accordance with CDC Guidelines. Weather: There is a chance of rain today and we encourage Veterans to prepared for the possible weather.

VA Loma Linda is now vaccinating eligible enrolled Veterans ages 75 years and older. VA Loma Linda will be hosting a Saturday COVID Vaccination Clinic on January 23rd, 7:00am- 4:30pm, for eligible enrolled Veterans ages 75 years or older. Vaccinations will be provided for the first 1000 Veterans. This will be a ticketed process in order to control the wait time. Each eligible Veteran upon arrival will be given a ticket for their designated vaccination time on Saturday. If y...ou are a Veteran 75 and older and would like to schedule an appointment for the Saturday Clinic to receive your COVID Vaccine, please call (909) 825-7084 extension 5085 VA Loma Linda is vaccinating Veterans based on the CDC’s risk-stratification guidance. Care teams will contact Veterans to schedule an appointment as soon as COVID vaccine is available for them. Read more at https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/

VA announced a preliminary plan today for distributing COVID-19 vaccinations once emergency use is authorized. VA will first provide vaccinations to front-line VA health care workers and Veterans residing in long-term care units. Health care workers will be among the first to receive vaccinations because they continue to provide essential care for Veterans throughout the pandemic, and their health is critical to ensuring the continued care of Veterans. Veterans in VA’s long-t...erm care facilities will be the first patient group to be vaccinated. As vaccine supplies increase, additional Veterans will receive vaccinations based on factors such as age, existing health problems and other considerations that increase the risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19. VA’s ultimate goal is to offer it to all Veterans and employees who want to be vaccinated. https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5580

Forbearance is the pausing, suspension or reduction of mortgage payments for a limited period of time. The CARES Act requires all federally backed loans to offer forbearance periods of 180 days due to COVID-19 hardship. Deadlines to request an initial forbearance for some mortgages were extended to February 28, 2021. The deadline to request forbearance on a VA home loan is April 1, 2021.

Happening this Saturday from 9am-3pm. Free and easy flu shot at the ACC drive-thru clinic for enrolled Veterans. No appointment needed! #VA #Veterans #FightFlu

Flu Shot Update 10/26/20 The Drive-thru Flu Clinic is closed today due to the gusty winds. Veterans wanting flu shots are being directed to their respective primary care clinic. Each primary care clinic (Bravo, Charlie & Delta) will administer the vaccine to any Veterans. At the Medical Center, Flu shots for Veterans and employees will be administered on 3NE. ... Employees can receive a flu vaccination at either location.

A 100-year-old World War II Veteran and his son, a Vietnam War Veteran, seized a golden opportunity when they were offered the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at VA Loma Linda, Calif. Veterans Edward John Golden and Edward Patrick Golden are both Purple Heart recipients. Edward John Golden served in France during World War II with the 28th Infantry Division, U.S. Army National Guard. His son Edward Patrick Golden served in the Vietnam War as a medic with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, U.S. Army. See more at VA Loma Linda's website: https://www.lomalinda.va.gov/LOMALINDA/features/Golden.asp

Veterans Get your no-cost flu shot at a VA medical facility or in-network community location near you today. https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/flushot.asp

Stand up and do something about our nation’s #drugepidemic #opioidcrisis! Be there, be aware, do your share NOW on #TakeBackDay: www.DEATakeBack.com

Blood Drive Today!

For VA employees and providers, telecommunication has been key to creating camaraderie and a sense of normalcy among staff while other technologies and tools have been major boons in supporting VA providers.

White Ribbon VA Month serves to focus our attention on the deep impact of domestic violence and abuse on those individuals and to join with them to say it is time to rise against violence. #DomesticViolenceAwareness

VA recognizes Compensated Work Therapy Vocational Rehabilitation Week. Read more. https://bit.ly/3ofu7Un

Holiday hats off to these festive frontline workers!! Share the seasonal joy and like your favorite photos. Day 2 of Holiday Cheer: Hats and Headbands #12daysofholidaycheer #frontlineworkers #ChooseVA

National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDayhappening Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Get information and find a collection site near you: https://bddy.me/3dGLJDZ

Please read the COVID-19 vaccine planning frequently asked questions for Veterans. It covers: General information COVID-19 planning process Vaccine approv...al/authorization process Who will get the vaccine Getting vaccinated Safety Education Vaccine data sharing Clinical trials Click here: https://bit.ly/36YeB8Q

VA’s Compensated Work Therapy Program supports #Veterans to secure and maintain meaningful work. October 18-24, we recognize approximately 1,000 vocational rehabilitation staff & the partner employers who employ Veterans. https://www.va.gov/HEALTH/cwt/index.asp

VA, Blue Star Families to support Veterans impacted by COVID-19. Read more. https://bit.ly/3k5mCwY